FEATURES
Go See It! Matt & Ben, a Play Presented by South Boston Theater Works
Matt & Ben depicts its Hollywood golden boys – before fame and fortune. Before J-Lo, before Gwyneth, before Project Greenlight, before the Oscar. When the [...]
Southie History Lesson: James Brendan Connolly
The original Southie bad boy with smarts and a heart of gold Southie has many native sons and daughters we all take pride in, but [...]
5 Questions with Marissa from Deja Brew
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 Deja [...]
CIS Dog of the Day – Meet Olaf!
Get to know the dogs in the neighborhood! Our new series – CIS Dog of the Day – will feature a new dog from the [...]
A New Jewelry Shop Continues the Calnan Name
Those who grew up in Southie may remember visiting Calnan’s Card and Gift Shop, a neighborhood staple that sold gifts, religious goods, and jewelry. Now, [...]
Heather Is Dreaming of a Lazy Girl Job
The other day I shared an article about the “Lazy Girl Job” TikTok trend via Instagram stories (I’m HERE if you’d like to follow me). [...]
Massachusetts Brewers Guild – has a new president – CIB’s Adam Romanow
In their roles as President and Vice President of the Massachusetts Brewers Guild, two industry leaders with varied experience are eager to support fellow business [...]
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 [...]