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Jeanne Rooney is the Editor in Chief for South Boston Online.
11 12, 2020

Holiday Helpers: Relief for families in need

2020-12-11T07:52:43-05:00December 11th, 2020|Categories: Featured, Happenings, Lifestyle|Comments Off on Holiday Helpers: Relief for families in need

By Ginger DeShaney “I am a single parent of two children; my family needs assistance this year because I am currently unemployed and have no money to provide the kids with Christmas presents. Everything in my life is very stressful right now and receiving help with gifts for my children would lessen the burden. Any help would be greatly appreciated.” The Holiday Helpers program through the South Boston Neighborhood House is more important than ever this year.  With families struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic, this holiday program “helps parents feel a little bit of relief,” said Kathy Lafferty, executive director of the South Boston Neighborhood House. “While COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate, those already in need in our community are suffering disproportionately from [...]

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10 12, 2020

Scenes from the Holiday Spree

2020-12-10T21:00:30-05:00December 10th, 2020|Categories: Business, Featured, Happenings|Comments Off on Scenes from the Holiday Spree

Southie businesses offered discounts and promotions during the second South Boston Chamber of Commerce's Thursday Holiday Spree. Festive backdrops were set up at the library and the West Broadway Municipal Parking lot for selfies. The backdrops will be up again next Thursday, Dec. 17, for the third Holiday Spree. Remember to shop locally! (PHOTOS BY GINGER DeSHANEY) Lisa Urban poses in front of the Santa backdrop at the library with a goodie bag for people who stop by.   Karen and Tanner enjoyed having their photo snapped.   Noah checks out the Frozen backdrop at the West Broadway parking lot.   Roza Lyons is decked out for the holidays.   Pam Santorelli of Habit mans the [...]

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8 12, 2020

Let your spirit shine!

2020-12-08T18:05:33-05:00December 8th, 2020|Categories: Featured, Happenings, Lifestyle|Comments Off on Let your spirit shine!

The Christmas trees around Southie -- at the Seaport, South Boston Public Library, Medal of Honor Park, and the West Broadway Municipal Parking Lot -- are shining brightly for the season! We want to see how you are decorating for the holidays. Share photos of your trees on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SouthBostonOnlineFans. We look forward to seeing your photos! The tree at the Seaport. The ornaments on the Seaport tree. The trees at the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial in the Seaport.   The tree at the library. The tree at Medal of Honor Park.   The tree on West Broadway.

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7 12, 2020

In good taste: OTTO tips program benefits local nonprofits

2020-12-07T16:51:39-05:00December 7th, 2020|Categories: Business, Featured|Comments Off on In good taste: OTTO tips program benefits local nonprofits

By Ginger DeShaney When Sean Ryan and Troy Sproul wrote the business plan for their OTTO Pizza location in South Boston, a big piece of it involved giving back to the community. “Any business has to have a connection to the community,” said Sean. For some, having a community-based initiative is an afterthought. “But we wrote it into our plan,” Troy said.  “It’s important for any business -- a moral obligation -- to come into a new market and ... give back,” said Troy. “We are grateful we can give back to the community.” Sean and Troy brainstormed how they could impact the most people. “At the end of the day, it’s the right thing to do,” Sean said. Their Tips for Kids program ensures [...]

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5 12, 2020

Sons and daughters of Southie: Ten students receive Sports Hall of Fame scholarships

2020-12-05T15:36:02-05:00December 5th, 2020|Categories: Education, Featured|Comments Off on Sons and daughters of Southie: Ten students receive Sports Hall of Fame scholarships

By Ginger DeShaney Ten South Boston students were awarded $2,000 South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Trust Fund scholarships Monday night, and each one of them was grateful to have grown up in Southie. The South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Trust Fund held a Zoom ceremony on Monday night to honor the recipients for their hard work, academic excellence, dedication, community involvement, and citizenship. “All 10 of you truly deserve this,” said Moss Lynch, vice chair of the South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Trust Fund. Since its inception 25 years ago, the organization has awarded 201 scholarships worth $296,500. The grant program is educational in nature and services all South Boston high school graduates regardless of where they attend school.  [...]

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4 12, 2020

Chamber urges residents to shop locally

2020-12-05T15:34:26-05:00December 4th, 2020|Categories: Business, Featured, Happenings|Comments Off on Chamber urges residents to shop locally

Support system in place By Ginger DeShaney Karen Stanley Donna Brown Donna Brown and Karen Stanley take the South Boston Chamber of Commerce’s mission very seriously: to be the unified voice of the entire South Boston Business Community. Donna, the executive director of the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation, and Karen, the event planner for the Chamber and a former business owner, work relentlessly to support local businesses and encourage people to shop in the neighborhood.  And this year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, they are working even harder as they have to adapt to the times while supporting neighborhood shops. “Our goal is to promote businesses and get people to shop locally,” said Donna. “Support local businesses,” Karen stressed. “Support your [...]

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3 12, 2020

Santa kicks off Holiday Spree

2020-12-03T19:24:06-05:00December 3rd, 2020|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Comments Off on Santa kicks off Holiday Spree

Santa Claus hit Broadway in an antique fire truck tonight to help kick off the South Boston Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Spree! Santa and amazing singer Anna Daley Young made stops at Medal of Honor Park, the South Boston Library, the West Broadway Municipal Parking lot, and the corner of C Street and West Broadway. Santa and Anna handed out candy canes and Anna belted out Christmas tunes while kids danced. Everyone had a great time! The “Shop. Dine. Support.” Holiday Spree will continue the next two Thursdays, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. (PHOTOS BY GINGER DeSHANEY)   The parade kicked off at A Street and Broadway.   Singer Anna Daley Young rode in a convertible.   Waiting for Santa [...]

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1 12, 2020

Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town!

2020-12-01T08:58:05-05:00December 1st, 2020|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Comments Off on Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town!

Whether you have been naughty or nice, enjoy a neighborhood visit from Santa as he rides an antique fire truck and waves to his favorite children and distributes candy canes from his Santa Chute. Santa’s elf will be driving him along East and West Broadway on Thursday, December 3rd, between 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, stopping in front of the Christmas trees and at the following locations: 4:30 PM – Medal of Honor Park 4:45 Library on East Broadway 5:15 West Broadway Municipal Parking Lot 5:30 Corner of C Street and West Broadway   Due to social distancing restrictions, Santa is unable to get off of the fire truck to interact with the children this year. Please be responsible – wear a mask and social [...]

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29 11, 2020

From the heart: Stephie Chic creates handmade gifts

2020-11-29T16:57:10-05:00November 29th, 2020|Categories: Business, Featured|Comments Off on From the heart: Stephie Chic creates handmade gifts

By Ginger DeShaney Gemstones and bracelets. That’s how it started. Stephanie Greenstein was looking to buy a bunch of bracelets from a shop. But they were $45 each, which got her to thinking, “I could do that.” So she did. She made herself bracelets, and her friends noticed them. They wanted her to make them bracelets, too, so Stephanie made them for free. “I was making pieces for friends, then those friends told their friends,” Stephanie said. And people were willing to pay.  “It started as a hobby and shifted to an actual business.” She opened her e-commerce website -- https://stephiechic.com/ -- in June 2019. Stephie Chic features Stephanie’s beautiful handmade creations: bracelets, earrings, necklaces, tie-dye clothing, masks, and hair accessories. Stephanie took her passion [...]

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27 11, 2020

Black Friday popups

2020-11-27T20:03:59-05:00November 27th, 2020|Categories: Business, Featured, Happenings|Comments Off on Black Friday popups

Several women-owned small businesses popped up on East Broadway in front of Roza Lyons for Black Friday shopping. Colleen Howard of Camden Hydes recruited the businesses for the popups and Rob Fitzharris of Roza Lyons generously donated the space in front of his restaurant. There was a steady stream of shoppers throughout the afternoon. Another popup will be held behind the Playwright, Colleen said.  (PHOTOS BY GINGER DeSHANEY)   Colleen Howard (left) and Sue Lynch of Camden Hydes   Camden Hydes bracelets   Jane Hayes of Wolfie's All Natural Treats   Wolfie's gifts   Barbara Kelly (left) and Maureen Beatty of Lazy Jack   Home decor from Lazy Jack   Tracy (left) [...]

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