FEATURES
5 Questions with Brendan from The Point Clothing Lounge
Editor’s note: In an effort to promote small businesses, our SLIP Interns will be presenting features on small businesses in the neighborhood. I visited The [...]
CIS Dog of the Day – Frankie
Get to know the dogs in the neighborhood! Our new series – CIS Dog of the Day – will feature a new dog from the [...]
Happy Trails To You – Take a trip on the Ice Cream Trail in Massachusetts
Listen up, ice cream lovers—and honestly, who doesn't love ice cream? The state of Massachusetts just launched its new ice cream trail, featuring over 100 [...]
Caught Reading in Southie! New Book Reviews for You!
It’s been a busy summer for this educator, so my apologies for these reviews coming in a bit late. My days have been full of [...]
Not So Righteous Gemstones, Heather’s Favorite Crystals
I’ve gone through many phases in my life. The jeans hem dragging on the ground phase, the going out top phase, the fitness phase, the [...]
Summertime Fun: The Harry McDonough Sailing Program
Sometimes it’s easy to forget Southie is a seaside neighborhood. But each July and August, the Harry McDonough Sailing Program at Castle Island brings all [...]
The Root of the T’s Problems and Why There’s Hope
Southie residents know all too well the inconsistency of the MBTA. With the transit system being our primary car-free route into the main city, it’s [...]
Bird is the Word – Let’s do some birdwatching in the neighborhood!
Nothing thrills me more than hearing a cardinal out my window. Its cheerful singing draws me to the window to look around and spot the red bird [...]
Mayor Wu Announces the Launch of Dear Summer Mix Tape
BOSTON – Monday, July 17, 2023 – Building on the City’s commitment to a safe, healthy, joyful summer and empowering local artists, Mayor Michelle Wu [...]
Caught Reading in July – Southie Edition
Happy Summer! Here are a few quick reviews of three very different books to grab for the beach: Book 1: Hotel Magnifique By: Emily J. [...]
Old School Southie: Clang, clang, clang goes the trolley
For all you history buffs! Back in the good old days of the 1950s in South Boston (and other neighborhoods), electric trolleys were a popular [...]
The Ollie’s Angela May Kane Academic Achievement Recipients
A generous donor has partnered with South Boston Neighborhood House, “The Ollie,” to establish an annual academic achievement award to honor the memory of Angela [...]
The Summer of Grimace: Grace shares her thoughts.
On June 12th, we celebrated a new national holiday…Grimace’s 52nd birthday. You remember Grimace, right? That purple blob who was one of the many McDonald’s [...]
Fourth of July Celebrations in the Neighborhood 2023
Fourth of July is Tuesday and celebrations are happening all weekend long! We’ve rounded up everything from fireworks to special events just for you! Happy [...]
Heading to the Esplanade: Read this first
Don't even think about bringing this If you are one of those "adventurous" types that likes to wait for hours on a blanket until dusk [...]
Make Way for Cows! The New England Cow Parade – One Could be Yours!
Update: Would you like a cow of your own? For just $2500, one of them could be yours. This would make an amazing parking space [...]
