Why I hate Elf on the Shelf
Peter Gailunas2023-12-12T09:22:31-05:00I hate the Elf on the Shelf. One year, I spent almost two hours in a cold shed on December 1st looking for the box we stuffed the elf in [...]
Hey, Southie! Let’s keep it clean.
Peter Gailunas2023-03-27T10:20:12-04:00Southie PSA It’s become very clear that Southie is dirty! The month of March is by far the dirtiest of all of the months in the neighborhood. Trash is strewn [...]
Caught in Southie: “King” Callum Walsh
Peter Gailunas2023-02-07T13:49:30-05:00Up-and-coming Irish boxing prospect “King” Callum Walsh popped into Peter Welch’s Gym in Southie on Monday to say hello and break James Murrin’s house record for punching power. He was [...]
Dos + Don’ts for Double Parking in Southie
Peter Gailunas2022-09-02T13:57:49-04:00Double parking is as much a part of Southie's culture as Castle Island and the Saint Patrick's Day Parade. Everybody has done it at one time or another. Some [...]
The Worst Intersections in South Boston
Peter Gailunas2022-08-09T16:52:49-04:00I’ve been driving in Southie since I was 16 and I’ve tackled everything from double parking to banging a U-y on East Broadway on a busy Saturday. I can parallel [...]
Great news – the new phone book is here!
Peter Gailunas2021-12-19T12:06:39-05:00How is this still a thing? Yesterday, I walked out my front door and discovered sitting on my stoop, a plastic bag containing two new phone books. Not one, but [...]
The Annual Never-Ending Argument Over Space Saving
Peter Gailunas2022-01-11T13:03:01-05:00Once again, the debate over space savers has reared its ugly head. This time, brought up by journalist who no longer lives in Boston and a politician with one foot [...]
Trash Day Etiquette – A refresher
Peter Gailunas2022-01-04T18:17:14-05:00It's the most wonderful day of the week! (Sung to the tune It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.) First, just let me say that I love trash day. [...]
Walgreens and Stop & Shop: We deserve better
Peter Gailunas2019-07-17T15:31:39-04:00South Boston is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the city. We’ve got it all; million dollar homes, beautiful beaches, some of the best restaurants around, and amazing people. [...]
Do Something: Day Boulevard & Farragut Road
Peter Gailunas2018-06-21T18:24:16-04:00What’s it going to take for the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to do something about cars speeding on William J. Day Boulevard and Farragut Road? A [...]