Boston Needs to Lead on High Speed Rail
by Richard Campbell It is time for Boston’s innovators to get on board with high speed rail in New England. For years the concept of a truly new infrastructure to connect Boston to Washington [...]
South Boston Artists Rule at Marina Bay
by Rick Winterson First, a few facts: For the last 21 years, the residential community of Marina Bay in Quincy has held an area-wide art exhibition called “Arts Affair at Marina Bay”. Their [...]
Dorchester Heights National Park Site Awaiting Repairs: Neighbors Complain Park is Going to the Dogs.
By Richard Campbell The issue on hand is the deteriorating condition of the Dorchester Heights monument, which has been closed for some time. Although the lawn is nice, the park is also badly in [...]
Boston Triathlon Transforms Carson Beach
Winner of the Boston Triathlon Men's Elite Division:Lucas Pozzetta EDITION: Thursday, August 3, 2017 By Richard Campbell Whether your goal was to participate in the 9th annual Boston Triathlon to best your time, support a [...]
City of Boston Credit Union Comes to South Boston
Last week, the City of Boston Credit Union officially opened its new South Boston Branch at 130 West Broadway. Check out their services – hours are 8 to 5, except 8 to 6 on Thursday [...]
ED FLYNN ENDORSED BY BOSTON FIRE FIGHTERS UNION
Ed Flynn, candidate for Boston City Council District 2, has been endorsed by Boston Fire Fighters Local 718. This endorsement adds to the over 20 other local labor unions that have Flynn's campaign for City [...]
Amerigo Vespucci Arrives in Boston
Crew of Amerigo Vespucci with Italian Ambassador, Armando Varricchio and General Counsel of Italy in Boston Nicola De Santis By Richard Campbell Dubbed the most beautiful ship in the world by Americans aboard [...]
Tierney Center Programs Shine This Summer
by Richard Campbell South Boston Online stopped in on this past Tuesday to the Tierney Learning Center to see the summer programs in action, where the positive energy of the staff and students interacting revealed [...]
A Dedication to Lori Miller
Next Wednesday evening, July 19, at 6 p.m., Medal of Honor Playground area will be dedicated and formally named for Lori A. Miller, a lifelong South Boston resident, and a person who truly deserves to [...]
Sullivan’s at Children’s
by Rick Winterson History was made last Thursday, June 29, at noon. After 66 years in existence, the iconic Sullivan’s at South Boston’s Castle Island opened its first branch eatery. Sully’s new branch is located [...]