‘Be Like Finnbar!’ South Boston Youth Recognized for his Good Works
By Ginger DeShaney Finnbar Starosky is a community leader … and he’s only 12 years old. “I always want to help out my community,” he said. “It feels nice to [...]
It takes a Village to Make a City
By Carol Masshardt There are flashier places than Broadway Pastry and Coffee Shop on 258 West Broadway. But, as a customer, has there ever been a generation that didn’t like [...]
Senior Standouts: SB Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Trust Fund Hands Out Awards
Since its founding in 1995, the South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Trust Fund has awarded 232 grants for a total of $366,000 to the deserving youth of South [...]
Women in the Trades – Leanne Boylan
By Carol Masshardt “Working hands do this work,” said South Boston daughter and Union 223 Laborer, Leanne Boylan, 57, and no one can tell the story better than she can. [...]
Michaela’s Market Pops Up on West Broadway
By Ginger DeShaney Michaela’s Market has popped up at 369 W. Broadway, the former location of Sweet Tooth Bakery. South Boston’s Michaela Colvin is selling her crocheted items and holding [...]
Flying to a Record: Ava McKunes Celebrates South Boston Boys & Girls Club Butterfly Mark
By Ginger DeShaney Following in the swim strokes of her dad, Stephen McKunes, Ava McKunes took to the water like a fish. She started swimming the butterfly because that’s what [...]