2018 Christmas Heroics: 600 Served; More Than 200 Unexpectedly
by Rick Winterson There have been Christmas Dinners served to the people of South Boston for the last 35 years. These are such joyful occasions, one can only hope that these Dinners continue [...]
100 guys/100 Women Bring More Than Their Wallets
By: Tara Kerrigan Hayes Proving that the generosity of spirit is alive and well in Boston, this year’s Giving Tuesday was the perfect night to hold the 100 Women/Men Who Care’s annual Fundraiser. To [...]
A Marian Manor Update
by Rick Winterson Marian Manor is in transition. The Manor is one of South Boston’s best-known landmarks – for its location and imposing structure on Dorchester Street below Thomas Park, but mostly for [...]
SLYK Shades – A Chronic Illness Survivor’s Transformation
By: Tara Kerrigan Hayes Your world can change in an instant. That’s what Josh Fitzmaurice of Sandwich, Massachusetts learned last year, when life as he knew it came crashing down with the flick of [...]
‘Tis the Season for Giving
by Rick Winterson Excel High Football Team Enjoys a Year-end Christmas Lunch at Tony C's, Courtesy of the Seaport's Cronin Group LLC Yesterday noon, the Excel High School 2018 football team met at Tony C’s in [...]
Kindness Kits (and Much More) at Aloft and Element
by Rick Winterson Aloft Boston Seaport District sent us an interesting e-mail last week. As a team-building Holiday activity, Aloft asked its staff at 401-403 D Street to assemble what they are calling “Kindness Kits” [...]
BPD Mourns Death of Former Commissioner Francis M. ‘Mickey’ Roache
In Memoriam: Today, on Monday December 17, 2018, the members of the Boston Police Department pause to mourn the passing of former Boston Police Commissioner Francis M. "Mickey" Roache. Commissioner Roache was appointed to the [...]
They “Mayor of Southie” Race is Back and the Candidates Are?
The ‘Mayor of Southie’ Race has returned - ready to pick up right where it left off a couple of years ago! The fun and spirited tradition of choosing 2019’s Mayor promises to live up [...]
New Northern Avenue Bridge Proposed
by Rick Winterson It is common knowledge that the old Northern Avenue Bridge has been completely taken out of service, after it was closed for use by pedestrians and bicyclists to cross the [...]
SB Catholic Academy Jingle Bell 5K Run
The Annual SBCA Jingle Bell 5K Run which was a huge success due to the endless efforts of all involved. A huge Thank You goes to Mrs. Katie Marshman and Mr. Jeff Tassie, along with [...]