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Boston History Lesson: Papa Gino’s originated in East Boston
Did you know one of New England’s most popular pizza chains actually originated here in Boston? Papa Gino’s, originally a hole-in-the-wall pizzeria known as Piece [...]
Southie Spotlight: Old Gold Rugby Football Club
On any given Saturday afternoon in season, you might just find dozens of men ranging in all shapes and sizes, with grass stains on their [...]
Broadway Haircutters – For over 50 years this neighborhood spot has been grooming the best of the best
As much as Southie continues to change, some things remain the same. Broadway Haircutters, one of the neighborhood’s longest-running businesses, has persisted for over fifty [...]
Run With Me, Be Life Saving: Two women’s experience with cardiac arrest inspires a mission
The 128th Boston Marathon is next week and even if you aren’t training to run the race, there is certainly training to be done. On [...]
What We’re Reading: The Overnight Guest + The Writing Retreat
What We’re Reading - Southie Edition Hi readers! I figured I’d get two more wintery books before the warm weather hits! Enjoy! Book 1: The [...]
This is not Will Hunting’s South Boston
Remember the dingy, tiny apartment that Will Hunting used to live in in the movie Good Will Hunting? It was located on the first floor [...]
History Lesson: Crispus Attucks + the Boston Massacre
Recently, the City of Boston announced that March 5 would commemorate the life of the first hero of the American Revolution – Crispus Attucks. So who was [...]
Sunny’s Stoop – 3 Generations of Feel Good Poems by Southie Native Karen Regan
UPDATE: A new shipment of Sunny's Stoop has arrived at Deirfiur! Get your copy this week! You can also order a copy via Dorrance Publishing. [...]
Southie History Lesson: Thomas Park
We are entering into St. Patrick's Day season in the neighborhood! The St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston is technically The Evacuation Day Parade. [...]
Old School Southie: Blizzard of 1978
45 years ago, the Blizzard of 1978 dropped 27.1 inches of snow on Boston. In addition to the snow, there were wild winds of 86 mph.  It [...]
Boston’s Most Popular Dog Names + Dog Licensing in the City
Reminder: Boston dog licensing deadline is March 31 The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division remind city dog owners that the [...]
Old School Southie: Car Chaos at I and 8th
Distracted Driving Seems like car crashes in South Boston are nothing new....even when there are hardly any cars on the road. This two-car-smash-up was captured [...]
Old School Dogs
Whatever happened to the old-school Southie dogs? You know the ones who just roam around the streets without a leash and no owner in sight. [...]
What We’re Reading – Southie Edition
Book 1: Counterfeit By Kirstin Chen I’m not one that’s interested in designer bags or name-brand things, but I am interested in scammers - and [...]
On this day in 1776 – Henry Knox returns from Fort Ticonderoga with 59 Cannons
With the Evacuation Day Parade (aka St. Patrick's Day Parade) on the horizon, a quick history lesson via Irish Boston. On January 24, 1776, 25-year-old [...]
Southie-Centric New Year’s Resolutions
I’m not really one to play the New Year’s Resolution game. For starters, most resolutions are broken by February. Eat better, go to the gym, [...]
