June 2025
Floral Mural Transforms Andrew Square Wall into a Celebration of Community
A colorful flower arrangement has sprung up in the most unlikely of places in Andrew Square, elegantly draping the side of a commercial building at the corner of Preble and Vinton streets. Breathtaking in their [...]
Honoring Service, Inspiring Hope
11th Annual Timothy “Doc” Cook Scholarships Celebrate Legacy and Lift Future Leaders The 11th annual Timothy “Doc” Cook Scholarship Awards ceremony, celebrated recently at Castle Island, was filled with pride, remembrance, and hope for the [...]
2025 Graduate Justin Pina
Popular Excel High senior, nineteen-year-old Justin Pina, can almost make it look easy. Graduating with a 3.7 grade point average, the oldest of four boys, he is headed to Bridgewater State University in the fall, [...]
Meet the Graduate: Brenny O’Brien
By Carol Masshardt Boston Arts Academy and South Boston’s Brenny O’Brien have proven to be one good fit. She graduated with Honors in Theatre and Community Service, and a proud record of achievement. “When I [...]
Meet the Graduate: Devoney DeBarros
By Carol Masshardt Eighteen-year-old Devoney DeBarros, from South Boston, is graduating from Madison Park Technical Vocational School with an impressive record. A Herald-recognized Scholar-Athlete, he will soon graduate with recognition/honors in Math, College Writing, Biology [...]
Councilor Flynn to Hold CPA Information Session June 11th, 5:30-7pm
City Councilor Ed Flynn will host his annual Community Preservation Act (CPA) Information Session in partnership with the CPA Team on Wednesday, June 11th from 5:30pm-7pm in the cafeteria of Tynan Elementary School. This session [...]