Boxing Day, 2018: Brunch and Cocktails on the 26th
by Rick Winterson Boxing Day is an English tradition. Its origin is not certain, but most of the historic references say that it is traditionally (but not always) [...]
The 2019 Polar Plunge
by Rick Winterson Was the 2019 Plunge actually South Boston’s Polar Plunge No. 150? A (rough) calculation indicates this might be the case, although confirming that was [...]
Cold Hands, Warm Heart!
South Boston Probation Officer Barbara Loftus and 5th graders at Joseph Tynan Elementary School have teamed up to spread holiday cheer and warmth to Boston’s homeless and senior citizens as [...]
First Night Celebration – Including Two Rounds of Fireworks!
Before we can welcome 2019, the city first needs to send off 2018 in true Boston-fashion at its annual First Night celebration. Since 1975, Boston has rung in the new [...]
A Christmas Celebration: St. Paul’s Boys Choir
by Rick Winterson (Photos by Teresa DeAmicis) Last Sunday afternoon, December 23, “A Christmas Celebration” took place in the Gate of Heaven Church. It featured the singing of the Choir [...]
Join the “L Street Brownies” for the Annual New Year’s Day Plunge
On Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., one of Boston's oldest traditions will continue with an estimated 600 people plunging into Boston Harbor for the annual “L Street Brownies” [...]