Community Leader: Allison Baker Wears Many Hats to Help Southie Kids
By Ginger DeShaney “Be the person you needed when you were younger.” That’s Allison Baker’s favorite saying. “I try to live that quote,” she said. And she is succeeding … big time. Allison is a [...]
Breaking Bread, Building Bonds
The true spirit of Southie was on full display at the Peace Picnic Wednesday. The Monica's Kitchen event at St. Monica's brought neighbors together to share a meal and build community. It was all about [...]
After 50 Years of Service, Anne Gordon Retires from Boys & Girls Club
By Ginger DeShaney “If you like your job, it’s not really work,” said Anne Gordon. “That’s been the way it’s been for me all along.” So after reaching her goal of “working” for 50 years [...]
These Club Members Express Themselves Through Their Art
By Ginger DeShaney “Art is amazing,” said Erica Bayliss, age 10. “Art lets you express your feelings,” said Sean O’Keefe, 11. “It’s kind of a fun way to relax,” said Nolan Brennan, 14. “I love [...]
Alpha Atleta Brings Field Hockey to South Boston
By Ginger DeShaney Armed with sticks, boundless energy, and positive attitudes, the girls at Alpha Atleta’s South Boston field hockey clinic are eager to learn. “There’s zero field hockey in South Boston,” said Megan Shea. [...]
Fifth Anniversary of the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial
The Fifth Anniversary of the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes took place on Seaport Common, between Seaport Boulevard and Northern Avenue, in the South Boston Seaport District. The Memorial was originally dedicated five years ago. This was [...]
Big Leap: Small School, Southie Prepare Andrew Markarian for Syracuse
By Ginger DeShaney Andrew Markarian is going from a graduating class of about 70 students at Boston Collegiate Charter School (BCCS) to Syracuse University, which boasts about 15,000 undergraduates. While he may experience a bit [...]
Boys & Girls Club Hoping to Bring Back Some Normalcy with Summer Camp
By Ginger DeShaney Staff members at the Edgerley Family South Boston Boys & Girls Club just want kids to have a typical summer camp experience this year. “We're excited to get back to a little [...]
WAREHOUSE Experience: B/SPOKE’s South Boston Popup Inspires, Energizes
By Ginger DeShaney Emily Katz Eclectic artwork and funky lighting provide the perfect high-energy backdrop for working out at WAREHOUSE at 64 C Street in South Boston. A talented, diverse, and passionate group [...]
Manufacturing a Good Time: Castle Island Brewing Co. Set to Open Southie Location
By Ginger DeShaney With his Castle Island Brewing Co. set to open a new location this summer in South Boston’s Cole-Hersee building, Adam Romanow has come full circle. “I’ve always wanted to be in Southie,” [...]