South Boston’s Economy Expected To Boom In Next 5 Years
The entire region of South Boston is having a pretty interesting development, especially after certain important projects that will be going to bring new economic energy to the city. Actually, South Boston will soon become an important attraction pole for land based entertainment and free-time activities. Currently, South Boston is already home to very good free-time areas and services, including [...]
Safest Boston Neighborhoods To Live In
There are tons of reasons why people choose to move from one city to another. Maybe they finally managed to land their dream job, or something happened in their old hometown that forces them to up and leave someplace new and safe. Home and family safety should always come first, indifferent of your address. If Boston is your next destination, [...]
Medicine Wheel Productions celebrates its 25th anniversary
By RICK WINTERSON South Boston Online writer Rick Winterson is a member of the Medicine Wheel board. Back in 1991, the basic aim/goal/mission/philosophy/whatever of Medicine Wheel Productions occurred to Michael Dowling, Medicine Wheel’s founder, artistic director, and artist in his own right. Stated simply, Michael realized the connection between the community and its art. Medicine Wheel’s basic idea is stated [...]
South Boston Branch Library hosts book sale
No, it wasn’t quite Valentine’s Day yet. Even so, the Feb. 13 Branch Library Book Sale was a love fest. The book sale, sponsored and run by the Friends of the South Boston Branch Library, raised funds for various Branch Library activities, such as kids’ programs and refreshments (unbudgeted) at various Branch Library events. And, yes, it was filled with [...]
Police Commissioner Evans: ‘A man for Boston’
The Paraclete has chosen well. Its 2016 honoree, “A Man for Boston,” is William Evans, the City of Boston’s Police Commissioner. Athlete, family man, lifelong South Bostonian and career police officer, he epitomizes what effective law enforcement is all about. Join us in honoring Evans at the Paraclete’s Annual Reception, Wednesday, Feb. 24. By RICK WINTERSON Boston’s Police Commissioner William B. [...]
Knights of Columbus free throw contest tradition continues
By KEVIN DEVLIN On Sunday Feb. 14, the Knights of Columbus annual free throw sectional contest, sponsored by the Pere Marquette chapter, was held at the Walsh Center gym. The overall winners were Mario Blasi, Kiera Lombard, Jerry O’Neil, Chris Hosea, Bobby Delaney, Sara Galvin and Emma Gillis. These Southie sectional winners will compete in the Knights of Columbus regionals [...]