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Caught Reading in May – Southie Edition
Book 1: Did You Hear About Kitty Karr By: Crystal Smith Paul I wasn’t sure what I’d think about this novel when it was given [...]
Southie Cookie: A Small Business Profile
Typically, looking out your window and seeing four strangers standing on your deck would cause alarm or at least some concern. But not for Maude [...]
#BiketoWorkDay in Boston: Taking Charge of Your Commute by Cycling
Today is #BiketoWorkDay— an annual event that inspires individuals to take control of their daily commutes by trading their cars or transit passes for a [...]
South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship
Calling all high school seniors! The 2023 South Boston Sports Hall of Fame scholarships are available for high school seniors who live in South Boston! [...]
Lockshop – A new short documentary about Southie’s own Broadway Lock
You can tell a lot about people by their keys Patty Maestranzi's family has run the same two-room lockshop in South Boston for nearly a [...]
Dos + Don’ts for Working Out in the Great Outdoors
Massachusetts has officially lifted the outdoor mask mandate, the weather is warming up; it’s the perfect time to workout outside! Whether you’re going freestyle or [...]
Missed Connection at Logan Airport
This Boston resident is looking for a gentleman she met on Sunday at Logan Airport. Could it be you? I met you on Sunday, in [...]
What Has the Fourth Church’s Ms. Kathy Been Up To? We know!
Early in 2020, Kathy Encarnacao was a vibrant presence in the community, teaching young people the joy of dancing at the Fourth Presbyterian Church. Known [...]
How NAPS Became the Go-To Resource for Southie Parents
When Jamie O'Day, BSN, RN, IBCLC, met her future business partner Emily Silver, MS, NP-C, IBCLC, the two were doing overnight shifts at BIDMC Labor [...]
Heather’s Comeback Tour
It’s been almost two weeks since my second dose of Pfizer and you know what that means…I’M READY TO PARTY. * The last time I [...]
Ultimate Self Defense: Making our kids stronger
“We found a way forward.” On a chilly Wednesday evening, more than two dozen kids from the neighborhood gathered at Marine Park to train with [...]
Jake Scapes: Maybe you’ll find one
UPDATE: On Tuesday night, NBC Nightly News will feature Jake Scapes tonight at 6:30pm. Jake Garcia is a nursing student with a passion for en [...]
South Boston in the 1970’s: photos via the Atlantic
South Boston long ago... The Atlantic recently posted a collection of photos of Boston from the 1970’s and include events and scenes from the St. [...]
Okay, doomer: Some thoughts on doomscrolling and doomers.
Every year Dictionary.com adds some new words to its dictionary and often these new words are a clue into the state of our world at [...]
Southie History Lesson: When Castle Island was an actual island.
We love Castle Island - it's one of the highlights of our neighborhood. But, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, Castle Island is not an island [...]
An Expert Explains Why You Should Apply to the Boston Season of Married at First Sight
If you’re a single Bostonian with a desire to be married right this very moment, I have good news for you: Married at First Sight [...]
