Clover Clubhouse Offers a Community Haven for Families
For three South Boston moms, the need for an indoor play space in the neighborhood was clear — so they decided to create one themselves. Their vision became a reality with Clover Clubhouse, a bright [...]
The Neighborhood House’s 2025 Benefit and Auction Gala Draws Near (March 28)
By Rick Winterson The South Boston Neighborhood House is holding its Annual Benefit and Auction gala Friday, March 28 from 6-10 p.m. at the Seaport Hotel. You are invited to attend “the House is Where the [...]
Councilor Flynn Calls for City and Boston Police Oversight for TNCs (Uber/Lyft)
At this week’s Boston City Council meeting, Councilor Ed Flynn filed an order for a hearing to discuss the regulation on Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) by the City of Boston and the Boston Police Department [...]
The Cannabis/Marijuana Buffer Zone
Recently, South Boston Online read in Boston’s media that a move was afoot to reduce – or perhaps even eliminate – the buffer zone between authorized shops legally allowed to sell “cannabis”, which is actually [...]
Important New VERTEX Painkiller Is Approved
By Rick Winterson Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a worldwide biotechnology corporation. It was founded 35 years ago in Cambridge. It has now established its global headquarters on Fan Pier in South Boston’s Seaport District. In addition, [...]
Condon kids learn life lessons through boat building
By Ginger DeShaney In a remarkable hands-on experience, a group of Condon Community Center kids built a 10-foot row boat from scratch, learning not only the art of crafting a boat but also gaining valuable [...]
Rebates, Increased Exemptions are Real Residential Tax Relief
By Senator Nick Collins Earlier this month, residents across Boston saw their property tax bills go up and, in some cases, skyrocket. There are several reasons for this, and all were avoidable. The first reason [...]
BPS Recommendations for Excel High School
Good Afternoon South Boston Civic Leaders and Community Members, Hope this finds you well. I am reaching out to share details regarding the recommendation to close Excel High School in South Boston. The district’s goal [...]
Sports Hall of Fame Awards Record-Breaking 21 Scholarships
A record-breaking 21 scholarships were awarded by the South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Trust Fund at its annual scholarship award ceremony Nov. 29 at the Curley Community Center. Twenty high school seniors and [...]