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After 66 years in business, Calnan's Card and Gift Shop will be closing its doors.  Providing gifts and cards for generations of South Bostonians from First Communions to anniversaries to [...]

City Council President Bill Linehan and At-Large Councilor Michael Flaherty have submitted an order for a hearing regarding the rezoning of South Boston.South Boston was zoned in 1964 when the [...]

Did you know that there's a horse named "Wicked Strong" running in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday?  This 3 year-old colt is owned by the partners of the Beverly's Centennial [...]

Written by Betsy Walsh FrissoraWhen the 2 H Street project goes under construction, it will bring another massive new development to East 1st Street, providing opportunity for buyers, retail, construction [...]

We know "Urban Shield" sounds like an action movie starring Tom Cruise, but it's actually a special emergency security and training event that will take place this weekend in Boston.  From [...]

On Wednesday, April 9th, Boston police responded to a call for a person shot on West Fifth Street at 7:56pm.  According to BPD news, "officers from District C-6 (South Boston) [...]

Written by Betsy Walsh FrissoraNew and exciting developments continue to pop-up allover Southie, bringing more residential units, industry, recreation, business and residents to the area.  The streets and areas that [...]

Representative Nick Collins joined House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and his House colleagues in voting for a comprehensive domestic violence bill which creates new criminal offenses and elevated penalties, boosts [...]

Written by Betsy Walsh FrissoraThe Distillery Project StatusThe proposed Distillery project, located on 516 East 2nd Street could bring many exciting things to Southie, including art, music, transportation, eco-friendly living, [...]

City Council President Bill Linehan recently introduced a Home Rule Petition that would implement a 6.25% tax on "off premise" alcohol purchases within the City of Boston.  A hearing was [...]