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Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) announces annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert
“In The Name Of Love” Concert at Symphony Hall to Highlight LGBTQIA+ and Civil Rights Icons Including Bayard Rustin and Coretta Scott King Boston, MA [...]
Take a Hike: Start of 2024 with a First Hike!
Kick off the new year with fresh air and exercise by joining a state park guided hike on Jan. 1, 2024. The Massachusetts First Day Hikes program, [...]
History Lesson on First Night Boston
Every year on New Year’s Eve, dozens of cities across the country and globe throw “First Night” celebrations, commemorating the art and culture of their [...]
NYE in the Neighborhood – Where to ring in 2024
Let’s celebrate the end of 2023 and ring in 2024! Here’s who’s hosting celebrations in the neighborhood! (We will update daily, so check back for [...]
What We’re Reading: The Overnight Guest + The Writing Retreat
What We’re Reading - Southie Edition Hi readers! I figured I’d get two more wintery books before the warm weather hits! Enjoy! Book 1: The [...]
This is not Will Hunting’s South Boston
Remember the dingy, tiny apartment that Will Hunting used to live in in the movie Good Will Hunting? It was located on the first floor [...]
Trailblazer: Patty Kenneally Donovan – First Female Firefighter in Boston
In honor of International Women’s Day, we celebrate Patty Kenneally Donovan! Kenneally Donovan is a South Boston resident, a wife, a mom, a coach, a volunteer [...]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Parade Day circa 1974
What a rag-tag bunch of parade-goers this is. According to Dirty Old Boston, this photo was captured during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade back in [...]
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 [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Guide – March 19th
From the history of this legendary neighborhood event to what to expect, it’s all right here in the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Guide! Caught in [...]
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. [...]
Girl Scout Cookie Pop-Up on Sunday in Southie – Last One of the Season
Who doesn’t love a Girl Scout Cookie? Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, Caramel Delights – we love them all! The South Boston Girl Scouts will [...]
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 [...]
Boston’s Most Popular Dog Names + Dog Licensing in the City
Reminder: Boston dog licensing deadline is March 31 The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division remind city dog owners that the [...]
Old School Southie: Car Chaos at I and 8th
Distracted Driving Seems like car crashes in South Boston are nothing new....even when there are hardly any cars on the road. This two-car-smash-up was captured [...]
