Southie’s Tatte Location a Home Away From Home
By Ginger DeShaney Early Wednesday morning, a line had gathered at Tatte Bakery & Cafe at 60 Old Colony Ave. before the shop officially opened its doors at 8 a.m. By 10 a.m., people were set up at tables and counters with their laptops to do [...]
In Good Company: The Gift Shop That Keeps on Giving
By Ginger DeShaney In Good Company at 653 E. Broadway is so much more than a gift shop. It’s also a safe space, a supportive environment, and a meeting place. “The goal is to build a presence in the community around the shop that is a [...]
50 Years of Memories: South Boston Boys & Girls Club Celebrates Anne Gordon
By Ginger DeShaney Owen Rogers has known Anne Gordon since he was 6 years old. “Anne has been right next to me the whole time,” Owen, 17, said. “She made me the person I am today.” Owen was just one of many people who attended the [...]
Life-Changing Experience: Gym Owner Finds Burnin’ Passion to Help Others
By Ginger DeShaney Helping a friend lose 50 pounds put Ray Peleckas on track to turn around his own life and dedicate himself to his passion for helping others through fitness. His studio, Burnin’ by Ray, helps his members have a better life. “By coming to [...]
Blessing of the Animals
Rev. Christopher Boyle performed the Blessing of the Animals Sunday afternoon at Gate of Heaven Church. The Blessing of a gorgeous array of dogs and cats -- and even a couple of stuffed animals -- was held in honor of the feast of St. Francis of [...]
Art in the Park: Free Class Draws People to Pappas Way
By Ginger DeShaney The setting was amazing, the weather was perfect, the class was a blast, and people were happy to be outside. Almost 50 people gathered at the Rec Station at Pappas Way last Saturday for an afternoon of exploring color and paint. Local artist [...]