Queen Mary 2 Arrives
Apparently, all is forgiven, even though we declared our independence from England an even 240 years ago on July 4, 1776. One of the key flagships in the British Cunard fleet, Queen Mary 2 (see photo) with her home berth in Southampton, UK, docked here at South Boston’s Black Falcon Pier, specifically so her passengers could disembark for Boston’s 2016 [...]
Introducing Jack Feeney
He’s a polite, shy, young teenager who enjoys living in South Boston. His name is Jack Feeney. Jack, 14, is the son of Donna and Mark Feeney. He also has a dog he loves to pieces named Shadow, a black Labrador. After being schooled at the South Boston Catholic Academy he just finished the eighth grade at Boston College High [...]
Tynan Summer Camp Fun in the Sun Begins
The Boston Public Schools may be closed for the summer vacation, but the community centers are open, and the “Fun and the Sun” summer camp counselors are busy keeping youngsters busy. These summer camps, coordinated by the South Boston Summer Collaborative, are held at the South Boston Neighborhood House (617-268-1619), the South Boston Boys and Girls Club (617-268-4301), the Condon [...]
Youth Fitness Program Begins July 5th
The South Boston Leadership Initiative is offering a free Youth Fitness Program for eight weeks during the summer beginning Tuesday, July 5th at M Street Beach. The Center for Youth and Families – Curley Community Center will be co-hosting the program, and it’s open to anyone between the ages of 12-18. The program has extended the overall length of the [...]
Fourth of July food for thought
On the Fourth of July we celebrate our Freedom. We celebrate Democracy. Liberty and Democracy is indeed precious to all Americans. We must never forget how lucky we really are as we ponder the fate of other people in distant lands. We are fortunate that we live in this great country. We reflect and give thanks for our blessed [...]
