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,” [...]
From Southie to Penn State: McRae Wiederer has Always Known her Career Path
A dog named Boo solidified McRae Wiederer's goal to become a veterinarian. In second grade, the daughter of Ed Wiederer and Ginger DeShaney decided she wanted to be a vet. But she only lived with [...]
Neighborhood Pride: Volunteers Take Out the Trash on East First Street
By Ginger DeShaney More than 50 volunteers descended upon East 1st Street Saturday to pick up trash and beautify the area. “It’s people coming together with pride for the neighborhood,” said former Mayor Ray Flynn, [...]
South Boston Facebook Group Provides a Beautiful View of the Neighborhood
By Ginger DeShaney Erin Welch The South Boston Lawn Garden & Patio Facebook group is a peaceful place to spend a little time and take a gorgeous journey through the neighborhood. “If you're [...]
The Bohdii Vibe: Boutique Already Making a Name in Southie
By Ginger DeShaney Bohdii Boutique opened its doors at 398 W. Broadway on April 10 and already has some regulars. “It seems like everyone has great things to say when they leave,” said owner Justice [...]
Club Kid! Brendan Frize Proudly Represents South Boston as Youth of the Year
By Ginger DeShaney The Edgerley Family South Boston Boys & Girls Club helped shape Brendan Frize into the amazing young man he is today. “Ever since I started spending time there at age 8, it’s [...]