Presidential politics: Only nine months to go
By RICK WINTERSON There has been a lot of comment about the 2016 presidential race. The voters mostly claim they’ve never seen anything like it. South Boston Online believes there are a few key reasons [...]
The first real snowfall
Just days after Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring, the first substantial snowfall arrived on Friday, Feb. 5. It was heavy and wet. Snow clung everywhere, especially to tree branches. It was strangely beautiful, except [...]
A book sale to end all book sales
By RICK WINTERSON The Friends of the South Boston Branch Library wish to request your presence at the upcoming book sale on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. That’s five hours during [...]
Stop & Shop donates to local organizations
On Thursday, Feb. 4, Michael Hannon, the manager of our local Stop & Shop presented a check for nearly $2,800 to Father Eric Bennett, the Parochial Vicar, for Gate of Heaven, St. Brigid Parishes and [...]
Dorchester Avenue project planning continues
By RICK WINTERSON South Boston Online presented an update in the Jan. 14 issue on the community effort to develop a coherent plan for developing the one-mile stretch of Dorchester Avenue that lies between Andrew Square and [...]
Reasons To Keep Airplane Cockpit Doors Locked
Lots of people use the Boston airport to reach various domestic and international designation. How safe do you feel while flying? Did you hear the story of the Germanwings' plane that may have been deliberately [...]
St. Peter Academy students fundraise for Flint residents
By SUSAN DOUCET Flint, Mich., is hundreds of miles from South Boston, but to students and staff at St. Peter Academy, the city does not feel so distant. St. Peter Academy, the small private school [...]
Deadline to register to vote in presidential primary is Wednesday
Coverage of the upcoming presidential primary has dominated local and national news for months and months – and what may sometimes feel like years. But the state’s primary is quickly approaching – and so is [...]
Zydeco-based musical entertains at Fort Point bistro
Keep track of Internal Matter, the upscale bistro (and occasional cabaret) at 35 Channel Center in Fort Point. It has some great mid-evening entertainment, as well as varied refreshments a le bistro. Recently, it presented [...]
Paraclete fundraiser promises to be a fun “Southie time”
Katie Kramer, the principal of South Boston’s Paraclete at 207 E St., promises that the 2016 annual reception will be an event to remember. Most significantly, Boston Police Department Commissioner and South Bostonian William “Billy” [...]