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Love + Support for the Blasi Family
On Wednesday, Kenny, a Dorchester native, father of four, and owner of Blasi’s Cafe in Adams Village, passed away suddenly. The following GoFundMe Page was started for his family: his wife, Maria; three sons, Christian, Mario, and Rocco; and his daughter, Gianna. Our love and prayers go out to Kenny’s family and friends. Please consider making a donation here.
Boston 2024 – The Olympics Games that Never Were
Right now, in the neighborhood, it would be like St. Patrick’s Day weekend on steroids if the 2024 Olympic Games happened in Boston! International guests, dignitaries, and spectators would flock to the streets of our fair city, looking to take in sports like handball, gymnastics, track and field, and breakdancing, not to mention the security measures that would be implemented.
Paw-Tio Party at The Broadway on July 30th
Ain’t no party like a dog party! After a wildly popular event last summer, on Tuesday, July 30, The Broadway is hosting a Paw-Tio Party from 5:30pm-8pm on the patio!. Maker Scholar will be setting up shop with her famous pet portraits! Get a custom drawing of your good boy/girl done while you sip and mingle with other dog owners!
Caught Reading in Southie! New Book Reviews for You!
It’s been a busy summer for this educator, so my apologies for these reviews coming in a bit late. My days have been full of sun, new adventures, and friends—as well as lots of reading. What have you loved lately?. If Something Happens To Me By: Alex Finley.
Weekend Picks – July 26th
Bring the whole family down to The LOT for Kidsfest! On the Dot® is hosting Kidsfest on July 27th from 12-5PM. The event is located at 383 Dorchester Ave. and is free for all attendees; everyone is welcome! There will be a variety of fun activities lined up for the day! Bounce around in the jumpy house and get your face painted with whatever your heart desires. Enjoy balloon art and play at the fun carnival games. Take a ride on the train through The LOT and explore science experiments with Outside of the Box Learning Company. Along with fun events and entertainment, there will also be snacks and refreshing drinks from the Cannonball Cantina. RSVP here and be sure to keep an eye out for more upcoming events at The LOT by following their Instagram page, @onthedotboston.
A message of Gratitude from the McGrath Family
Back in 2018, 2-year-old Colin McGrath was killed at the intersection of L and 6th. Out of this tragedy came Colin’s Joy Project – a special non-profit doing great things for the neighborhood and beyond. You can make a donation to Colin’s Joy Project Giving Week Amazon Wish List here!
Life sentence for man found guilty of 1988 South Boston murder
BOSTON, July 23, 2024 – A judge today sentenced CARL RICHARD VEGA, 61, to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 1988 murder of Judy Chamberlain, 21, in South Boston. Vega, aka RICARDO MAZZARINO, was found guilty of first-degree murder on June 20—36 years to the...
Abutters Meeting to discuss a new beer + wine license for Southie Gas is TONIGHT
Be informed. Get involved. The owners of Southie Gas, located at 79 West Broadway, are applying for a Beer and Wine License. A Zoom meeting will take place to discuss on Wednesday at 7pm. Several residents, including city councilor and Southie resident Ed Flynn, have voiced their concerns and opposition...
Happy First Birthday, The Dirty Italian
Help celebrate on Tuesday, July 23rd, with pop-ups from other women-owned businesses, including Cannoli cake slices by Butter Cream, Italian rainbow cookies via Southie Cookie, 1-year custom cookies by Sweets by Eve, and homemade sourdough by Fork Optional. Plus, live music by Molly Grace Music, bellinis, and a really big...
5 Things You Should Know This Week – July 22nd
Unwind with us at Sunset Socials hosted by On the Dot®! Join the neighborhood this Thursday, July 25th, from 6-9PM at The LOT. Live music by local artist Kristen Cropanese, great company, and delicious drinks await at The Cantina! These socials happen every other Thursday until September 5th. RSVP now and stay updated on all our upcoming events by following @onthedotboston on Instagram!
Enjoy a new and exciting summer bar menu at Boqueria available 7 days a week!
Try something new! Like drinking shots from a gilded octopus!. Boqueria, a Spanish tapas bar in the Seaport, now offers its special bar menu seven days a week. The hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 3 pm to 6pm, Saturday through Sunday, 4 pm to 6pm, and Thursday through Saturday, 9 pm to close.
Could this be end of days? Global Tech Outage Grounds Flights, Knocks Banks, Hospitals Offline, plus the Mind Body and Starbucks app
Good grief. Is this the beginning of the end? On Friday, the world woke up to a large tech outage that grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline, and took media outlets off the air. This major disruption highlighted the dependence on software from a handful of providers. On a much smaller scale, the Starbucks app and the Mind/Body app were also not working.
Take the Curley Community Center Survey
After a $30M renovation and reopening last July, the Curley Community Center, aka the L, would like your feedback!. We would love to hear your thoughts and/or feedback on how we can improve your experience as we design new programs and opportunities for youth, teens, seniors, and families to welcome the public and serve everyone in your community. Please take this brief survey to tell us more about how you and your family connect with the BCYF Curley Community Center (CC) and the types of programs and services you currently enjoy. Please also let us know if there are programs that you would like to see offered in the future.
Jaylen Brown is Selling is Fort Point Penthouse and it can be yours for $4.5 Million
Do you want to live like an NBA Champion? Well, we have the place for you! Celtics star and MVP Jaylen Brown’s condo is on the market. PH501 at 49 Melcher St. is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath unit with a private roof deck and can be yours for $4.5M. Another bonus? Popular steakhouse, Moo…Seaport is in the building.
Kidsfest at The LOT – July 27th
Bring the whole family down to The LOT for Kidsfest! On the Dot® is hosting Kidsfest on July 27th from 12-5PM. The event is located at 383 Dorchester Ave. and is free for all attendees; everyone is welcome! Along with fun events and entertainment, there will also be snacks and refreshing drinks from the Cannonball Cantina.
Councilor Flynn Responds to the Newly Released Boston Rodent Action Plan
BOSTON – With the release of the city’s Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP), Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn believes that although there are positive steps outlined on ways to address our pest control crisis and better coordination among our dedicated city departments, the plan falls short of the recommendation of both Councilor Flynn and the study’s author, renowned rodent urbanologist Dr. Bobby Corrigan, that the city revisit the idea of formally creating a “rat czar” like New York City has implemented. Moreover, after talking with residents and businesses across the city for years, Councilor Flynn takes issue with the analysis of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) that our current pest control crisis does not pose a high public health threat to the residents of Boston and their families.
Best of the Best List 2024 – South Boston Winners
The Boston Globe just announced its Best of the Best List! Here are the winners from the South Boston/Seaport/Fort Point neighborhood! Congratulations!. Even if you prefer the cold lobster roll, betray your instincts and order the warm version here at Row 34’s Fort Point outpost (others are in Cambridge, Burlington, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire). Chef Jeremy Sewall has long been a big name in Boston’s seafood scene, first at the now-shuttered Island Creek Oyster Bar in Kenmore Square and now at the stylish Row 34. Heaping servings of sweet and tender meat, caught by Sewall’s lobsterman cousin, are tossed in warm butter and sprinkled with sea salt and cradled in a split-top bun. If you must go cold, opt for Ethel’s Creamy Lobster Roll, named for Sewall’s grandmother, who added a hint of zesty pickles to the mayo mix.
Boston City Councilors to Host Emergency Town Hall Regarding Quality of Life and Safety Concerns Related to Motorcycles, Mopeds, and Unlicensed Vehicles
An Emergency Town Hall with Boston City Councilors Regarding Quality of Life and Safety Concerns Related to Motorcycles, Mopeds, and Unlicensed Vehicles will take place on Thursday, July 18th, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event will take place on Facebook and Instagram! Or you can join via Zoom.
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