Urban Oasis: MaryAnne Miller’s Backyard Garden a Gift to Herself and Bees
By Ginger DeShaney MaryAnne Miller’s backyard garden oasis on I Street is a haven for bees. “Bees are our friends,” she said. “I love bees.” MaryAnne has myriad pollinator-friendly plants to attract the bees. “I understand these are our friends that are too busy working to bother you. So you need to keep the bees going. “I’m obsessed with bees.” [...]
Look Who’s Cooking: Rory Lee
By Carol Masshardt This is a story of an old bar with a decidedly South Boston history, now an updated pub by new owners, John and Anne Lydon, and a chef who saw an opportunity. The Shamrock Pub is on the corner of H. and Eighth, formerly Touchie’s, and is as close as it gets to a comfortable spot that [...]
Look Who’s Cooking: Julia Kotlinska
By Carol Masshardt At one of the busiest four corner intersections in South Boston rests the lovely and peaceful coffee shop, Esthetic Bean. In a community loved by those from many generations to newcomers, Julia Kotlinska joined the ranks when she moved to Boston and then bought her special spot at 16 Prebble St. in September 2021. “I came from [...]
Career Paths: Teens Learn about Different Professions at Boys & Girls Club Event
By Ginger DeShaney Teens at the Edgerley Family South Boston Boys & Girls Club learned about careers from professionals in the neighborhood Wednesday evening during Career Night. It was the Club’s first Career Night since COVID-19. According to Pattie McCormick, Associate Director of Development at the Club, kids were polled on what they would like to hear about. The following [...]
Boston Garden: Kathy Provenzano’s Instincts Create Beautiful Front Yard
By Ginger DeShaney Kathy Provenzano says she’s no expert when it comes to gardening, but anyone walking by 105-107 Marine Road would beg to differ. The front yard is an explosion of yellow with some pink and purple. It’s just gorgeous. There are also garden embellishments such as a lighthouse, bird bath, and rock sculptures. “I enjoy [gardening],” Kathy said. [...]
Kicking into High Gear: Former South Boston Youth Soccer Players Revive League
By Ginger DeShaney After learning that president Billy Baker was stepping down from South Boston Youth Soccer after the COVID-19 hiatus, some former players have vowed to revive the league. When Caitlyn Murphy got the blessing from Baker to take the ball and run with it, she recruited Samantha Mackie, Michaela Colvin, and Katelyn Evans. The foursome has been busy [...]