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 celebration Saturday of Anne’s 50-year career at the Edgerley Family South Boston Boys & [...]
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 Burnin’ by Ray, by being part of the community, they were able to live [...]
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 Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals. Photos by Ginger DeShaney ** ** ** ** ** [...]
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 Erica Goldstein, founder of the Blank Canvas Co., led the free community art class [...]
Boston Microgreens: This Business is Literally Growing
By Ginger DeShaney There are a lot of growing businesses in South Boston, but only one is an actual farm. “I feel like it would be cool for more people to know [about the farm] because this is something really unique and special in Boston and in the city,” said Boston Microgreens cofounder and CEO Oliver Homberg. “It’s the most [...]
Deconstruction of the Edison Power Plant to Begin
by Rick Winterson Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., a ZOOM meeting began, which concerned the major project at 776 Summer Street. This ZOOM meeting explained the first onsite step, called “Deconstruction,” in developing the property where the Edison Power Plant now sits – at the 776 Summer Street address, from the Dedicated Freight Corridor near the Reserved Channel, and extending [...]