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 [...]
BUBBLE BLAST!
Young families joined the MOMS Club of South Boston Aug. 25 for Bubbles & Music in DCR Marine Park, a free night of family fun featuring Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy and the Toe Jam [...]
Southie Store Sprouts from Owner’s Boston Roots
By Ginger DeShaney A new store has sprouted up in Southie and it’s all about community. Sprout, at 47 L Street, is a specialty shop that offers daily grocery needs -- produce, dairy, grains, and [...]
Tenacity: Tennis, Reading, and Summer Fun
By Ginger DeShaney The youngsters at Moakley Park’s tennis courts had a blast sharpening their skills, getting in some reading, and playing group games Friday as Tenacity ended its 2021 summer run. Thousands of kids [...]
Listening is Lauretta Brennan’s Superpower
By Ginger DeShaney “I’m not even really a volunteer,” Lauretta Brennan said. But many people in South Boston beg to differ. Dawn Marie Gullage, one of four people who nominated Lauretta for South Boston Online’s [...]
Saying YES to Running: Program Introduces Kids to Track and Field
By Ginger DeShaney With bibs proudly pinned to their shirts, the excited young runners lined up on the Saunders Stadium track. At Coach Thomas White’s direction, the runners blazed down the track, wearing their game [...]