5 Things You Should Know This Week – February 24th

Sullivan’s Opens this Week!
A welcomed sign of spring happens this weekend – Sullivan’s will be open after a brief hiatus! The legendary hot dog stand opens its doors on Saturday, March 1st! What is your go-to order? Let us know in the comments below!
PSA – Coyotes back in town
You better hide your kids. Hide your dogs! Hide your cats! Word is the Southie Coyote is back in town. The coyote has been spotted numerous times in the past week –in the City Point neighborhood, including East Sixth Street between M and N and O and Fourth. Read more here.
Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in South Boston
Rebellious at heart AND in history. Boston may have propelled the revolution nearly 250 years ago, but balancing our roots in tradition and transformation is what we do best. And Caught in Southie is THE daily love letter that captures it all—and shares it with YOU. March 17th is more than just a day to wear green and drink a Guinness; it’s an opportunity to connect as a community and celebrate what makes South Boston so legendary and unique We’ll give you suggestions on where to watch the parade, tips on entertaining, where to eat corned beef and cabbage, where to catch some live Irish music, which bars to go to, and so much more. This guide will be updated weekly, so keep checking for new updates.
Boston Supports LAFD
A special night of friendship and fun to benefit the LAFD’s Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firefighters Fund and Wildfire Victims on Saturday, March 1st at 7pm at the Boston Teachers’ Union – 180 Mount Vernon Street. DJ James MacDougall and Dennis Taylor will be performing. There will be raffles, dancing and more. Tickets are $25.
Order a King Cake
It’s that time of year again ⚜️ King Cakes available for pre-order to be picked up between Saturday March 1st-Tuesday March 4th at Hunter’s! You can place your order here.

Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native. Mother of three, married to Peter G.
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