Photos: A breezy day on South Boston’s Pleasure Bay
South Boston Online could rhapsodize on South Boston’s Pleasure Bay. Better we simply quote a poem (note the internal rhyme): “Why spend a week in Martinique, Instead of a day on Pleasure Bay?” Jack Hart, [...]
South Boston-Seaport Catholic Collaborative’s musical drama is an Easter celebration
This Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m., the South Boston-Seaport Catholic Collaborative will host the St. Patrick Family Players and their production of “Resurrection” at St. Peter Church (75 Flaherty Way). “Resurrection” is a moving [...]
Sully’s opens for the season
It goes without saying that South Boston treasures its traditions. One of these traditions is affectionately called “Sully’s.” For more than half a century, Sullivan’s on Castle Island has welcomed residents and visitors alike, serving [...]
Photos: Paraclete honors Commissioner Evans
Boston Police Commissioner William B. Evans was honored by the Paraclete at the annual reception on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The nearly life-long South Boston resident spoke to South Boston Online ahead of the event, where [...]
Kickoff breakfast celebrates the St. Patrick’s Day and Evacuation Day season
By RICK WINTERSON This year’s Jimmy Flaherty Kickoff Breakfast was a great celebration. It kicked off our St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day season in fine style – the season which ends with the three-mile long parade, the [...]
St. Patrick’s Day parade shortened by more than half its scheduled route
By RICK WINTERSON The City of Boston has denied a permit for the full route of the St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade this year. The city severely shortened the route that had been used for more [...]
Sanders’ political revolution touches South Boston
By RICK WINTERSON First, the disclaimer: South Boston Online does not endorse Bernie Sanders, or any other candidate for President. And we won’t in 2016. In fact, we endorse politicians very rarely, and only then [...]
Learning Online Games
There are many things which can bring joy to those around us and one of those things is family. Families can be bonded together through the company and companionship of one another as well as [...]
A new concept: South Boston-Seaport Catholic Collaborative
By RICK WINTERSON You perhaps have passed by the recently opened office of the South Boston-Seaport Catholic Collaborative, located at 307 West Broadway near the intersection with D Street. The Catholic Collaborative is a new [...]
Openings and renovations: A look at South Boston’s ever-changing culinary scene
By RICK WINTERSON There’s a lot of action – dining and drinking action — on and around East Broadway near L Street, as well as that stretch just below Perkins Square – technically, West Broadway, [...]