South Boston Loses a Caring-Giving Man
By Ray Flynn, Former Mayor of Boston Every Saturday around 2 p.m., ten men and one woman from the Boston area would stop their busy lives and head to St. Peter and Paul Church in South Boston to sing in the Men’s Choir at the 4 o’clock Mass. Most of the men lived in South Boston at one time. [...]
The Fate of St. Brendan / St. Ann: “Let Us Gather, Not Scatter”
By: Tara Kerrigan Hayes When Rev. Brian Clary and Rev. Bob Connors arrived at The Collaborative of St. Brendan / St. Ann in June of 2018, they inherited a litany of challenges, from structural problems of deferred maintenance in upwards of 2 million dollars, to a $750,000 combined debt to the Archdiocese, as well as a dwindling number of [...]
Veterans Honored at Compass on the Bay
by Rick Winterson Sometimes, an event is so enjoyable, and what’s more important, so meaningful, that it’s difficult to know where to begin writing it up. That was certainly with case for the recent tribute paid to the military veterans, who are now residing in Compass on the Bay at 1380 Columbia Road. But, as some famous author must [...]
What about Marijuana?
By Brianne Fitzgerald, Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Recoverymattersma.org. There is a vast gap between the federal laws, policies and enforcement of cannabis and the current issues of legalization including medical marijuana, the buzz of marijuana as a gateway drug and the science related to it. This series is directed toward parents, teens and adults of all ages as [...]
Boston Police Release Image of Person of Interest Relating to Missing Person Olivia Ambrose
The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify the male in the photos above in connection to the investigation into missing person Olivia Ambrose who was last seen in the area of 25 Union Street in Downtown Boston on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Investigators have reviewed surveillance video and marked a timeline of events and locations in [...]
Chickadee, the Place to Be
By: Tara Kerrigan Hayes When you enter Chickadee you are immediately aware that you’re embarking on an experience. The space is classy and modern, with design elements that celebrate it’s home in the heart of Boston’s Innovation and Design building. The vibe in this Mediterranean inspired restaurant is both fun and hospitable, with a greeting that makes you feel not [...]