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Jeanne Rooney is the Editor in Chief for South Boston Online.
21 10, 2024

Empowering the Future: Roadtrip Nation Inspires Boston’s Youth

2024-10-21T20:21:15-04:00October 21st, 2024|Categories: Education, Featured, Happenings, Lifestyle|0 Comments

Young people from Boys & Girls clubs from all over the city battled traffic to gather recently at the Edgerley Family South Boston Club for an inspiring event hosted by Roadtrip Nation, an educational nonprofit on a mission to empower the next generation. It was a night filled with energy and purpose. Opening the event, Josh Davis, Executive Director of the South Boston Club, welcomed  everyone and acknowledged the Clubs’ staffs who work tirelessly every day because they care about the future of the youth they serve. "That's what everything is about today," he said. The spotlight then shifted to the team from Roadtrip Nation, who had just rolled into Boston in their signature bright green RV. But, as they explained, Roadtrip Nation is much [...]

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21 10, 2024

A Southie Tradition Is Back

2024-10-21T10:05:37-04:00October 21st, 2024|Categories: Featured, Happenings|0 Comments

Please join perhaps as many as 5,000 South Bostonians to celebrate the return of the “Children’s Magical Halloween Castle” inside Fort Independence on Castle Island.  The massive green doors on the Fort’s sally port will open wide on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, from 12 noon until 4 p.m. each day.  All are welcome, especially the young folks, to view the stunning Halloween displays within the Fort.  Both adults and children are encouraged to come in their Halloween costumes.  And admission is free.  The Castle Island Association (the “CIA”) began holding the Children’s Magical Halloween Castle many years ago; it quickly became a much-anticipated annual occurrence.  However, over the last five years, South Boston has missed the Children’s Magical Halloween Castle, which last [...]

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11 10, 2024

Colin’s Joy Project Library Unveiled at Julie’s Family Learning Open House

2024-10-11T13:30:35-04:00October 11th, 2024|Categories: Education, Featured, Happenings, Lifestyle|0 Comments

The Julie’s Family Learning Program’s 50th anniversary Community Open House Thursday featured a new playground, a new Pre-K classroom, and the newly completed Colin’s Joy Project Library! There were also face painters, crafts, and story time. The Open House marked a significant milestone in enhancing the learning environment for families and children served by the program. Julie’s Family Learning Program offers adults opportunities to work on high school equivalency and other life goals, while their children benefit from early childhood education. "I’m so excited to see so many people here today,” said Executive Director Michelle Persson Reilly. The Colin’s Joy Project Library was made possible thanks to the generous support of the McGrath family, who established the Colin’s Joy Project in honor of their son, [...]

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10 10, 2024

Blessing of the animals

2024-10-10T19:18:48-04:00October 10th, 2024|Categories: Featured, Happenings, Lifestyle|0 Comments

In honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals, the community came with their lovable family pets to the Annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 6, outside of Gate of Heaven Church. Father Robert Casey, Father Peter Schirripa, and Deacon Tommy O'Donnell, SJ, were happy to be able to bless the pets and greet the families. On Friday, Oct. 4, the students, families, faculty, and staff at South Boston Catholic Academy were able to get their family pets blessed, too. Father Schirripa did the blessings.  

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10 10, 2024

Councilors Flynn, Murphy Filed Resolution in Support of ILA

2024-10-10T09:30:16-04:00October 10th, 2024|Categories: Business, Featured, News|0 Comments

BOSTON, OCT. 9 -- At this week’s Boston City Council Meeting, City Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy filed a resolution in support of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA). The ILA is the largest union of maritime workers in North America and represents 45,000 members. Last week, they went on strike against the U.S. Marine Alliance (USMX) due to a labor dispute regarding fair wages, safe working conditions, and protections against automation. At midnight last Tuesday, dockworkers at 36 ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike against the USMX, an alliance of container shipping lines and port operators, after contract negotiations between the ILA and USMX reached an impasse. The ILA was seeking wage increases on par with West Coast workers, as [...]

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10 09, 2024

Rick Winterson Honored

2024-09-10T10:48:51-04:00September 10th, 2024|Categories: Featured, Happenings, News|Comments Off on Rick Winterson Honored

By Carol Masshardt Spoke Gallery celebrated their supporter, long-time board member, champion of many non-profits and writer, actor, scientist and neighbor, Rick Winterson at No Man’s Land on August 22, 2024. The urban landscape, really a swatch of land once ruefully overgrown and neglected just behind the high school, and now transformed, was an enchanted and fitting place to honor Rick with youth writing and art adorning the walls and trees. “I’m extremely grateful for this recognition,” said Rick, ever an astute observer, in his brief comments, “but my modest contribution has been multiplied so many times over by Medicine Wheel/Spoke. Look at the young people tonight and their art. It is really something. The gratitude goes to Spoke for what they have done.” Unlikely [...]

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6 09, 2024

24th South Boston Street Fest to be held Sept. 21

2024-09-06T10:43:07-04:00September 6th, 2024|Categories: Featured, Happenings, Lifestyle|Comments Off on 24th South Boston Street Fest to be held Sept. 21

The South Boston Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (South Boston NDC), is excited to announce the 24th South Boston Street Fest, happening on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (In case of rain, the festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28.) East Broadway, between I and L streets, will be transformed into a bustling celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Building on a rich tradition, the 2024 Street Fest is set to be the biggest yet, with nearly 100 local businesses, artists, and community organizations participating, along with many of the neighborhood’s top restaurants. With more than 5,000 attendees expected throughout the day, the event has solidified its place as a beloved community tradition. Entertainment will be in full [...]

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23 08, 2024

South Boston Voices: Edmund Toomey

2024-08-23T09:33:51-04:00August 23rd, 2024|Categories: Featured, Lifestyle|Comments Off on South Boston Voices: Edmund Toomey

(This series features those who have long connections of over thirty years in South Boston, and those with three years or under.) By Carol Masshardt Acutely aware of history and well attuned to the wonders and challenges of 2024, Edmund Toomey’s life experiences and perspectives could fill a book. But at 85, he prefers a life of privacy and reflection in a neighborhood where he was raised and to which he returned forty-four years ago. He was one of seven children of Joseph and Elizabeth Tommey, who both also grew up in South Boston. “I always had interesting people in my house with service roots and that was not unique,” he said. “Politics, religion, and civic life was like the air you breath. In those [...]

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21 08, 2024

Erin Murphy Humbly Seeking Your Support

2024-08-21T09:28:19-04:00August 21st, 2024|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Erin Murphy Humbly Seeking Your Support

Dear Fellow Suffolk County Residents, I am Erin Murphy, and I am humbly seeking your support in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, September 3rd. Over the past three years, it has been both an honor and a privilege to serve the vibrant and diverse communities of our great City as your At-Large City Councilor. I want to share with you why I am the best choice for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County.  A Record of Results: During my time as a legislator on the Boston City Council, I have been dedicated to delivering tangible results for our neighborhoods. I have consistently lifted the voices of my neighbors and championed important causes that directly impact our community. From advocating for better [...]

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16 08, 2024

Colin’s Joy Project Rock Painting Event a Celebration of Joy, Love, Remembrance

2024-08-16T19:26:17-04:00August 16th, 2024|Categories: Featured, Happenings, Lifestyle|Comments Off on Colin’s Joy Project Rock Painting Event a Celebration of Joy, Love, Remembrance

Rocks hold a special meaning for the McGrath family.  “After the accident, when we were still in the hospital, people dropped off painted rocks on our front steps. It started with one rock that just said ‘love’ on it,” said Kerri McGrath, Colin’s mom. “And the next thing you know, our entire front steps were covered in rocks.” Colin McGrath was almost 3 years old in July 2018 when he was killed by a vehicle in South Boston. Despite their grief, Kerri and Brendan McGrath started Colin’s Joy Project to bring joy into the lives of others just as Colin did.  Wednesday’s Colin's Joy Project Rock Painting & Music Party was a celebration of love, joy, and remembrance. Kerri said people had also left rocks [...]

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