Blessing of the Animals
Rev. Christopher Boyle performed the Blessing of the Animals Sunday afternoon at Gate of Heaven Church. The Blessing of a gorgeous array of dogs and cats -- and even a couple of stuffed animals -- [...]
Art in the Park: Free Class Draws People to Pappas Way
By Ginger DeShaney The setting was amazing, the weather was perfect, the class was a blast, and people were happy to be outside. Almost 50 people gathered at the Rec Station at Pappas Way last [...]
Boston Microgreens: This Business is Literally Growing
By Ginger DeShaney There are a lot of growing businesses in South Boston, but only one is an actual farm. “I feel like it would be cool for more people to know [about the farm] [...]
Deconstruction of the Edison Power Plant to Begin
by Rick Winterson Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., a ZOOM meeting began, which concerned the major project at 776 Summer Street. This ZOOM meeting explained the first onsite step, called “Deconstruction,” in developing the property [...]
Sending Off Summer in Style
By Ginger DeShaney Summer went out with a bang Saturday, Sept. 11, thanks to the Carson Beach Summer Send-Off. People of all ages gathered at the McCormack Bath House for a beautiful afternoon of fun [...]
Remember: It Has Been Twenty Years
Today, September 11, is the twentieth (20th) anniversary of the tragic terrorist attack on America, at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001. Nineteen members of al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial flights in Boston and New [...]
New Studio Provides a ‘Playground’ for Yoga, Connection
By Ginger DeShaney The new yoga studio at 249 E Street is an inviting spot for the community to feel comfortable and connected. “We just kind of wanted to make a space that felt like [...]
Splashing & Dashing on Kids Day
Photos by Ginger DeShaney Kids ages 7 to 15 got a taste of what it’s like to do a triathlon. Kids Day at the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon at DCR’s Mother’s Rest Saturday, Aug. [...]
Life’s a Beach (Cleanup) for Kristin Price
By Ginger DeShaney Armed with trash bags and bright yellow kitchen gloves, Kristin Price is doing her part for the South Boston community and the environment through her Southie Beach Club, a community dedicated to [...]
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates O’Connor Way Senior Housing
Boston Mayor Kim Janey cut the ribbon on O’Connor Way Senior Housing Wednesday afternoon to officially welcome home its residents. “Whenever I can cut a ribbon on new housing, or housing that’s affordable, or housing [...]