Meet the Candidates for Mayor of South Boston
Bobby Diggins One of the key fundraisers for the South Boston Saint Patrick's Day Parade is the ongoing campaign for “Mayor of South Boston”. We are pleased to profile all four candidates beginning with South Boston’s Bobby Diggins. Bobby is a high-energy, enthusiastic candidate, who has already held one fundraiser at Seapoint. We asked Bobby why he stepped up [...]
State Street and Junior Achievement Inspiring SBCA Students
Thank you to State Street and all of our partners at Junior Achievement who came to teach our students on Friday December 14. JA is a volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade program that fosters work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and uses experiential learning to inspire students to dream big and reach their potential. Junior Achievement (JA) of Northern New England appreciates [...]
Moonshine Still Shines
By: Tara Kerrigan Hayes Take any given Sunday fun day or game night in Southie, jump in an Uber, and head down East Broadway. Pass all the lines sprouting from the doors of The Broadway to Capo, Lincoln, Loco and keep going ‘til you hit the end of West Broadway, where you can waive at the ghost of Stephis, [...]
Senator Collins Is Now Sworn In
by Rick Winterson South Boston Online had the privilege of an extensive interview with State Senator Nick Collins. Nick had first assumed his State Senate seat (1st Suffolk District) last May, after it had been vacated by Linda Dorcena-Forry. Prior to that, Nick had served four terms in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Senator Nick won a full term [...]
Senator Collins Nominates Michael Hurley For Senate Clerk
South Boston Native Sworn-In as Senate’s Chief Parliamentarian. As the 191st General Court was officially sworn in for the 2019-2020 session on Beacon Hill last week, State Senator Nick Collins (D- Boston) stood to recognize the achievements of a neighbor and colleague, Michael Hurley, and to nominate him for the post of Clerk of the Senate. “I rise today with [...]
The Martin Richard Foundation Challenges Young People to Bring Communities Together
The Martin Richard Foundation is calling on young people ages 5-22 to submit their ideas for bringing their communities together in service with projects that promote peace, justice and kindness. Through the Foundation’s Bridge Builder Program, up to 30 applicants will be selected to receive $500 grants to turn their idea into reality. Applications are due Friday, January 18 and [...]