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Weekend Picks – April 19th
Need weekend plans?!? We’ve got you covered! And Happy 4/20 to all those who garden!. Join Castle Island Brewery for the high holiday on Saturday, April 20th, starting at 1pm. There will be a special release beer, a tie-dye station, and a learn-to-roll station with Native Sun! Dan Walker will be performing live reggae music from 1-4pm. Make sure to stop by!
Looking for Love – Here are some single events in South Boston
Are you tired of dating apps? You’re not alone. More and more people are ditching the digital dating game and opting for something more organic. If this sounds like something you’d like – you’re in luck! Check out some of the events happening around Southie – specifically for singles!
Boston History Lesson: Papa Gino’s originated in East Boston
Did you know one of New England’s most popular pizza chains actually originated here in Boston? Papa Gino’s, originally a hole-in-the-wall pizzeria known as Piece O’Pizza, was founded in 1954 in East Boston by Italian immigrant Michael Valerio. A Korean War veteran, Valerio was born in 1930...
Seaport Smalls Outdoor Season of Family Fun
Join Seaport Smalls on Saturdays, from 10AM-11AM outdoors at The Rocks at Harbor Way for a rotating selection of free children’s programming for ages 0-8 years old. Programming partners include Bonaparte Magic with magic, Little Groove Music, music for kids, and Porter Square Books with story hour. Refreshments will be available at Blue Bottle Coffee, including hot coffee, espresso beverages, and pastries.
New York Times: 25 Best Restaurants in Boston including these two in the neighborhood
The New York Times recently announced its list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Boston (and Boston is used loosely as many of these restaurants are in Brookline, Cambridge and beyond)! These two in the neighborhood were included!. Row 34. Chuck an oyster shell in any direction in Boston and...
Southie Spotlight: Old Gold Rugby Football Club
On any given Saturday afternoon in season, you might just find dozens of men ranging in all shapes and sizes, with grass stains on their shorts and a beer in hand at Shamrock Pub in South Boston. That would be the Old Gold Rugby Football Club hosting their opponent for...
Karen Read Trial Begins This Week
The much-anticipated murder trial involving defendant Karen Read starts on Tuesday. The 44-year-old Mansfield woman is accused of backing up her SUV into her boyfriend, BPD Officer John O’Keefe, and leaving him to die outside a Canton home after a night of drinking back in January of 2022. Read’s...
Mayor Wu + BAA Announce the Fastest Bostonian Awards at the 128th Boston Marathon
BOSTON – Monday, April 15, 2024 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients of the second annual awards for the Fastest Bostonians, given to the Boston man, woman, and non-binary runner with the quickest finish times at the 128th Boston Marathon. The awards will be given to Dr. Miles Batty from West Roxbury, an orthopedic surgery resident who finished the race in 2 hours and 25 minutes; Arianna Maida from Jamaica Plain, a Physician Assistant at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute who finished the race in 2 hours 48 minutes and 50 seconds; and Nonie Anderson from Brighton, a Boston College Law School student who finished the race in 3 hours 44 minutes and 18 seconds. Mayor Wu and the B.A.A. will celebrate these three runners at a reception in the coming days.
5 Things You Should Know This Week – April 15th
Let’s honor and reflect on all that is strong and resilient about the City of Boston! You’re also encouraged to perform an act of kindness! Why not do a good deed by performing a simple act of kindness in the neighborhood? Here are some suggestions!. Morrissey Blvd. Lane...
Guess what? Morrissey Blvd at Norwood Street will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
Beginning on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and continuing through Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will implement a lane closure on Morrissey Boulevard at the intersection of Norwood Street in the City of Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. to accommodate utility work. Traffic patterns will be clearly marked, and a police detail will be on site.
BPD Community Alert – Help Identify individual involved in a St. Patrick’s Day attack at F and Tudor streets.
BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify an individual involved in an aggravated assault incident that occurred at approximately 4:41 PM on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in the area of F Street and Tudor Street. Three victims were randomly...
On the Dot – Next Phase of New Large Scale Development Approved by BPDA
On Thursday, the Boston Planning & Development Agency board approved the next phase of Core Investments Inc.’s On the Dot project. This 21-acre strip of Dorchester Avenue near Andrew Square will be transformed into a development of life-science, retail, and residential buildings. According to the Boston Globe, this section...
Weekend Picks – April 12th
Boston Marathon weekend in the city is filled with energy and pride! There’s a lot happening all around town, and this guide is filled with suggestions on where to eat and drink, street closings, and acts of kindness opportunities in the neighborhood! Check it out here!. Dust off your...
Because Marathon Monday is Monday – Let’s Carbo-Load in South Boston
Whether you’re running the 128th Boston Marathon or just cheering on the runners, you can carbo-load your way around the neighborhood! Here are our picks!. From the classic spaghetti and meatballs to cacio e pepe, Capo is pasta central!. Cafe Porto Bello. This local gem offers no-nonsense Italian food...
Broadway Haircutters – For over 50 years this neighborhood spot has been grooming the best of the best
As much as Southie continues to change, some things remain the same. Broadway Haircutters, one of the neighborhood’s longest-running businesses, has persisted for over fifty years with no plans of stopping. Originally opened in 1960 as Charlie’s Barber Shop, the salon found its current location in 1974 and has persisted through three generations—Charlie Sr., the founder, Charlie Jr., veteran haircutter, and current owner Karen.
Congressman Stephen Lynch honored for 50 years as an Ironworker Local 7 member
U.S. Rep. Stephen F. Lynch was awarded his 50-year service pin by Ironworkers Local 7 Sat night during a ceremony at the Seaport Hotel. Lynch was an ironworker early in his career and is a former president of Local 7 in South Boston. He remains an active member of Local 7 as a retiree with 50 years of service.
South Boston Transportation Action Plan Listening Session with City Councilor Ed Flynn
The Boston Planning and Development Agency had an in-person community meeting on the schedule for Wednesday, April 10th, at the Condon School. On Tuesday, it was announced that BPDA has canceled this meeting to give the team time to provide a thoughtful response to the feedback it heard at last week’s virtual meeting.
Introducing Love Child’s Blooms + Bevvies Cafe
Meet The Blooms & Bevvies Cafe – Love Child‘s 6-person table, located in the cozy back corner of the shop, is a place to gather and get creative. Think of it as an informal version of its beloved Blooms & Booze class. How does it work?. This is...
Run With Me, Be Life Saving: Two women’s experience with cardiac arrest inspires a mission
The 128th Boston Marathon is next week and even if you aren’t training to run the race, there is certainly training to be done. On the morning of October 11th, 2021, Meghan Roth was gearing up to run the Boston Marathon while Olivia Hough was gearing up for her next shift as a nurse at Tufts Medical Center. Little did they know that over the next 24 hours, they would meet and become best friends…but under unique circumstances.
Green Flash Delivery Has Landed In Boston – Delivering at Light Speed
Green Flash Delivery offers same-day or even same-hour delivery for an elevated menu of carefully selected products, including award-winning flowers, concentrates, beverages, and beyond. They make every effort to deliver the best in cannabis right to your door in record time and at unbeatable prices. Green Flash Delivery is based...
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