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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 [...]
Veterans Day is Wednesday
Thank you Veterans! Originally known as Armistice Day to honor the living veterans of World War 1, Veterans Day has transformed into a holiday that [...]
John King – Election Coverage Rock Star
Dorchester’s Own Whether you voted for Biden or Trump, you have to admit John King is an election-map master! The CNN anchor and chief national correspondent spent [...]
Virtual MR8K
Register to Run The Martin Richard Foundation, in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation, is proud to announce the 3rd annual MR8K Virtual! The third [...]
Next: Chapter 9 – From orange to blue
(First, stop right there! Did you read Chapter 8 of our South Boston romance novella yet? If not, read this first! ) MEET YOU out [...]
History Lesson: Abandoned Bear Cages of Franklin Park
It’s spooky season y’all! Regardless of the pandemic, from carved pumpkins, to cute kids in costumes, to the scary The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix, [...]
Things are looking spooky + festive on East Fourth Street
That's the spirit! The block of East Fourth Street between P and Farragut Road got in the Halloween Spirit with stoop decoration contest! Organized by [...]
Medal of Honor Park: Kids vs. Dogs
Can't we all just get along? One dog owner is less than pleased with the dog vs. kids situation at M Street Park. As a [...]
Next: Chapter 8 – Dance Moves
(First, stop right there! Did you read Chapter 7 of our South Boston romance novella yet? If not, read this first! ) TAKING THE cardio [...]
Grave Situation in Southie
Spooky! What is it about Halloween that make cemeteries that much spookier? Maybe it's the bare tree branches that line them or the fact that [...]
Next: Chapter 7 – Life Ring
(First, stop right there! Did you read Chapter 6 of our South Boston romance serial novella yet? If not, read this first! ) OLIVIA'S HEART was [...]
Five Things I Hope COVID Has Killed Forever
I am not a germaphobe per se, but even before COVID, I considered myself pretty germ aware, maybe even germaphobe-curious. I don't want to brag [...]
A story to make you smile: UPS Surprise
Everyone likes the UPS delivery guy! Dropping off packages from Amazon and JCrew on your doorstep to brighten your day. Well, this group of kids [...]
