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Southie Men’s League Returns for Its 43rd Season: Tradition, Talent, and the Quest for the Teddy Cunniff Cup
South Boston, MA — On a crisp fall weekend on the ledge of Pleasure Bay, the familiar sounds of blades cutting the ice and pucks ringing [...]
Yes, there were fireworks on Monday AND Tuesday night over Boston Harbor. Here’s the reason.
You ask. We answered. You're not crazy. There was an elaborate fireworks display over Boston Harbor on Monday night AND Tuesday night. The display was [...]
Transit Police would like a word with this person in connection to an assault + battery on the Red Line near Broadway Station
Do you recognize this person? According to a post on social media via MBTA Transit Police, they are looking for him in connection with an [...]
Boston City Council Honors Ms. Mary Shanley on Her 100th Birthday
The neighborhood came together this week to celebrate a true milestone — the 100th birthday of Ms. Mary Shanley, a beloved community member and a [...]
2025 Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston Winners – South Boston/Seaport
Drumroll please! Boston Magazine recently announced their Best of Boston Winners! Here are the winners from the South Boston/Seaport neighborhood! [...]
The City of Boston Has Declared a Heat Emergency beginning June 22nd – June 24th
Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a heat emergency in the City of Boston beginning June 22, 2025 through June 24, [...]
No Boston Calling in 2026—Music Festival Takes a Break
Well, it’s official—Boston Calling is hitting pause in 2026. After this year's event at Harvard Athletic Complex this past Memorial [...]
Joint Drug Control Unit Operation Leads to the Arrest of Drug Trafficker in South Boston
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Units of District C-6 (South Boston) and C-11 (Dorchester) [...]
Summer Mixtape: Dear Summer Vol. 3 brought to you by the City of Boston
Listen BOSTON – Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Tourism, Sports [...]
Jim’s Variety wants to sell beer and stay open later. Younger neighbors rejoice
256 W Fifth St’s Jim’s Variety is seeking a wine and malt beverages license and extending their hours from 6 [...]
Annual Beaches Water Quality Report Card: Once again, Southie has the cleanest urban beaches in the country!
According to an annual water quality report card from the nonprofit Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, Southie has the cleanest urban beaches around! Pleasure Bay [...]
Calling all 8th Graders and High School Seniors: Apply for the South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship
Only Two Weeks Left to Apply! The South Boston Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Scholarship Application process has begun for high school seniors residing in [...]
UPDATE: Oliver, the cat mayor of Southie, has been reunited with his family!
Update: Oliver has been found! Two neighbors spotted the cat on East Fifth Street on Monday around 5pm. Oliver's owners were alerted and he was [...]
Councilor Flynn calls on neighbors to claim their “fair share” of Community Preservation Act funded projects in South Boston
Adopted in 2016, the Community Preservation Act (CPA) has preserved over 150 historical sites, created 100 playgrounds, developed 2,200 units of affordable housing, and allocated [...]
Councilor Flynn Passes Resolution to Establish a Blue Ribbon Commission on Downtown Office Vacancies
BOSTON - This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn passed a resolution again calling for the establishment of a Blue Ribbon Commission - made up [...]
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to be renamed the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston, MA ― The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is pleased to announce that the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) will be renamed as [...]
