HarborOne Bank is All About Community, Giving Back
By Ginger DeShaney Alba Shaba Alba Shaba knows the neighborhood. A resident of South Boston since 2007, she’s proud to call Southie her home and raise her children here. “I love South Boston,” she said. “It’s my community.” Because of that, she knew that Southie would be a great fit for HarborOne Bank, where she is the Assistant [...]
Fun in the Sun at Playdate at the Beach
By Ginger DeShaney The smiles were ear to ear. The laughter was infectious. There was pure joy at seeing a new tattoo or touching a lobster. It was the perfect event at just the right time. Last week’s Playdate at the Beach, sponsored by the South Boston Neighborhood House and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, featured games, crafts, music, food, [...]
Cultivating Gardens … and Themselves: Youth Ambassadors Growing Confidence, Skills
By Ginger DeShaney Sisters Courtney and Chelsea Mulligan and Vi Thai are spending this summer taking care of the plant beds and picking up trash along Broadway, planting flowers and caring for gardens, and cleaning up the area for the Farmers Market. But this is way more than just a summer job for these Youth Ambassadors. It’s preparation for their [...]
Artists Bring Awareness to Climate Change
By Ginger DeShaney Artists Allison Maria Rodriguez, Franklin Marval, and Carolina Aragón are doing their part to bring attention to climate change. Because climate change is an urgent matter, “it makes sense that artists will be responding to that,” Allison said. “The climate for climate art is good because there is a lot going on and there’s a lot at [...]
Dluxe Nail Bar West Opens
By Ginger DeShaney Dluxe Nail Bar West, located at 377 W. Broadway, is now open. The sister shop to D Luxe Nail Bar at 659 E. Broadway boasts 16 chairs, 8 bar stools, 4 tables, 4 drying stations, and a private waxing room. With chandeliers lining the ceiling, the nail salon is inviting, modern, spacious, and bright. “It’s beautiful,” said [...]
Community Leader: Allison Baker Wears Many Hats to Help Southie Kids
By Ginger DeShaney “Be the person you needed when you were younger.” That’s Allison Baker’s favorite saying. “I try to live that quote,” she said. And she is succeeding … big time. Allison is a lifelong Southie fixture who works tirelessly for the neighborhood’s children through the Edgerley Family South Boston Boys & Girls Club, local community centers, the CYO [...]