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It’s National 311 Day – Southie’s greatest hits
When it comes to the 311 app, South Boston does not disappoint. In celebration of National 311 Day, we're sharing some of our favorite posts [...]
The High Kings to Play at the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
Legendary Irish Folk Band Will to perform at this year’s Breakfast BOSTON – Senator Nick Collins is proud to announce that the High Kings, one [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Reminders + Refreshers
Welcome back, South Boston Saint Patrick’s Day Parade revelers! To quote Paul Rudd, look at us, who would have thought. We haven’t had a S. [...]
A Spot Saver Note: But not the kind you’re thinking
We all agree that people who try and get one over on their fellow residents by using a spot saver after a non "Snow Emergency" [...]
Wearing White After Labor Day
I don’t want to spoil the end of Serial Mom, but suffice to say that Serial Mom does not believe in wearing white shoes after [...]
Maura Gavaghan is running a virtual Boston Marathon for Spaulding Rehab
Let's go! Maura Gavaghan is part of the Spaulding Rehab Team that will run a virtual Boston Marathon on Saturday, September 12th! The team's route [...]
The History of Sahara Syrian Restaurant
Caught in the South End If you’ve walked around Shawmut Ave in the South End, you’ve probably notice the iconic sign “Sahara Syrian Restaurant” that [...]
Our fall school plans are guided by health, safety, and equity
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Superintendent Brenda Cassellius From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping Boston’s families safe, healthy, and equitably supported has [...]
The Animals of South Boston
Long ago, on a rainy November morning in New York City, I had just arrived at an acting class. I sat my 19 year old [...]
CIS Photo of the Week: Looming over Southie
Check out this photo captured by Southie's own Haley Dillion on Wednesday night around 6:20pm from the South Boston Yacht Club! Wild weather!
Bird is the word: Birds on the loose in the city
Last week we posted about found parakeets in the neighborhoods of Southie and Dorchester - one with a happy ending. But now another bird - [...]
UFC 252 Picks
On Saturday, August 15th, the UFC will host another PPV event in Vegas, baby. UFC 252 will kick off at 6pm UFC APEX facility with [...]
Welcome to the neighborhood, Skipper Shields
Adorable Skipper - a 10 week old dachshund mix - is new in town! She was recently adopted by the Shields Family from Columbia Road [...]
Love is in the air: Parakeet matchmaking
On Monday, we reported about parakeets discovered in Southie and Dorchester! Well, we are happy to report a happy ending to one of the parakeets [...]
Parakeets on the loose
Well, this seems odd. In less than 24 hours – there were two posts on our social media feeds about parakeets discovered in the neighborhoods [...]
Look who’s back: Ottavio the Barber!
After a very brief retirement, we are happy to report that beloved Southie barber - Ottavio Lograsso - has opened in a new location! Ottavio’s [...]

















