Cakes with a Kick: Riley’s Drunk Kitchen Bakes with Spirits and Love
By Ginger DeShaney You can have your cake … and drink it, too. Wait, what? Thanks to Riley Mahan’s creativity and flavor-making skills, you can buy cakes, cupcakes, and macarons made with booze ... and [...]
Barber Stop: Harold Amato Closes L Street Shop, Enters Retirement
By Ginger DeShaney After 50 years at the helm of Harold’s Barber Shop, Harold Amato has hung up his scissors. This old-school Southie landmark at 87 L Street closed its doors on March 31. In [...]
Coming of Age: Ollie Program Helps Transform Boyz II Men
By Ginger DeShaney Cam Murphy Jared Frith, 15, really enjoys being a member of Boyz II Men at the South Boston Neighborhood House. “It doesn’t feel like any other program,” he said. “Cam [...]
Bulletin Board Material: Condon CC Girls Honor Inspiring Women Who Give Back
By Ginger DeShaney For Women’s History Month, the Condon Community Center Girls Group honored inspiring local women for their contributions. The girls created a bulletin board “celebrating women who embrace our community.” “It’s people within [...]
National Medal of Honor Day Recognized at Medal of Honor Park, Today at 11:30 a.m.
Boston to Recognize National Medal of Honor Day in Advance of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Unprecedented Fourth Convention in Boston in September 2021 Governor Charlie Baker, Mayor Kim Janey, U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch [...]
Sweet Music: Concert Showcases Talent of Boys & Girls Club Members
By Ginger DeShaney Do you ever wonder what it’s like falling under? Do you ever dream to succeed but you don’t? It don’t matter. ’cause the weight of the world is on your shoulders but [...]
Going Green: Southie Woman Recycles Christmas tree, Creates St. Patrick’s Day Tree
By Ginger DeShaney Andrea Antonucci has started a new tradition, transforming her Christmas tree into a St. Patrick’s Day tree. She got the idea from a post by Jenn Nauyokas LaMountain on the Southie Community [...]
Having a Ball: Fun is Right Up Their Alley at Southie Bowl
By Ginger DeShaney John Tunney The atmosphere was electric. The smiles were huge; the laughs were hearty; and friends were thrilled to be together -- safely, of course. “It’s a great place. People [...]
Cookie Drive-Thru
By Ginger DeShaney A steady stream of cookie lovers came through Girl Scout Troop 70040’s Drive-Thru Contactless Cookie Booth Saturday (March 6) in the Gate of Heaven parking lot. Troop Leader Courtney Scott called the [...]
Puppy Love: Dogs Can’t Get Enough of Wolfie’s All Natural Treats
By Ginger DeShaney Jane Hayes Handrahan loves dogs. Some might even call her a “crazy dog lady.” “Anyone who has surrendered their heart to their dog understands what I mean. I love dogs because people [...]