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Align with Aidan: Meet the Studio78 Instructor Building Community One Class at a Time
Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Clearly, he never took one of Aidan [...]
Southie History Lesson: The Donald McKay Clipper Ship Monument at Castle Island
If you've ever walked around Castle Island, you've probably noticed the tall granite obelisk standing just behind Fort Independence. It's a monument honoring Donald McKay, [...]
Fourth of July + Boston 250 Celebrations in and around the Neighborhood
The Fourth of July is on Saturday, and celebrations are taking place all week long! We’ve rounded up everything from fireworks to special events just [...]
Parades, Patriots & History: City of Boston Unveils Plans for 250th Independence Day Celebrations
BOSTON - Friday, June 26, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the City’s 250th Independence Day Celebrations, taking place on Saturday, July 4, as part [...]
Get to Know Ziggy the Cat from City Point in Southie
We introduced you to the unofficial cat mayor of Southie, Oliver, last year after numerous reports of a "lost cat." Oliver is, in fact, an [...]
Beach Etiquette
Just a few short years ago (ok fine, more like a decade ago, but when you get old you start to round down), I would [...]
Caught Reading in Southie: The scoop on Free Little Libraries in the neighborhood
Southie friends, what’s better than discovering a recent New York Times best seller, the next pick from Jenna’s Book Club, one from Frieda’s long list, [...]
Ballers Seaport Announces Grand Opening Weekend Celebration Featuring Fitness Classes, Celebrity Challenges, Cold Plunges, Live DJs, and More
Boston’s newest racquet sports and social destination celebrates its official opening with a full weekend of programming on May 16-17 Boston, MA [May 8, 2026] — Ballers [...]
Southie Mother All-stars
The Honor Roll They had a half dozen kids or more. They cooked, cleaned, did mountains of laundry and mended clothes. Kissing scraped knees, breaking [...]
Celebrate Moms in the Neighborhood – A Guide to Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is May 10th Whether you’re buying for your mom, a mom-to-be, your sister, or a friend, here are some gift ideas from local [...]
Southie’s Own Maker Scholar bags are featured on Anthropologie for the second time
Just in time for Mother's Day! Becca McGovern-Clarke, the woman behind the wildly popular brand Maker Scholar, announced on Instagram that Anthropologie, the global lifestyle brand, [...]
April Vacation Ideas in the Neighborhood
Keep those kids entertained this week! Here are some local neighborhood suggestion for school vacation week! Lace up those bowling shoes Head to East Broadway [...]
Southie Native Pat Morris aka Moose Drops Debut Album ESSENCE This Friday
South Boston native Pat Morris — aka recording artist Moose — is ready to introduce himself in a big way. His debut album ESSENCE drops [...]
Guide to the Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon weekend in the city is filled with energy and pride! There’s a lot happening all around town, and this guide is filled with [...]
Caught Reading in Southie – Some New Book Reviews for You – April
Just sitting here at the Heights, wondering when summer is going to appear? What I read recently: Skylark, by Paula McLain It’s slightly awkward to say [...]
Easter Sunrise Service at Castle Island is Canceled Due to Forecasted Weather
Update: Easter Sunrise Service at Castle Island is Canceled Due to Forecasted Weather The legendary Easter sunrise service will begin at 6:20 am behind Fort [...]