News
Sending Off Summer in Style
By Ginger DeShaney Summer went out with a bang Saturday, Sept. 11, thanks to the Carson Beach Summer Send-Off. People of all ages gathered at the McCormack Bath House for a beautiful afternoon of fun and exploration. Several organizations came together to help South Boston say farewell to the season: Boston Harbor Now, National Park Service, National Park Foundation, Massachusetts [...]
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates O’Connor Way Senior Housing
Boston Mayor Kim Janey cut the ribbon on O’Connor Way Senior Housing Wednesday afternoon to officially welcome home its residents. “Whenever I can cut a ribbon on new housing, or housing that’s affordable, or housing that is for seniors, it is a wonderful day in the city of Boston,” the mayor said. “We’re really excited to be here today,” Donna [...]
Sports
Gate of Heaven CYO intermediate teams battle at the Walsh gym
By KEVIN DEVLIN On Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Walsh Center gym, the two Gate of Heaven CYO intermediate basketball teams battled each other, and when the final buzzer sounded, it was Coach Bryan Van Dorpe’s boys who went home on top, 52-49. It was the Gatey blue shirts versus the Gatey white shirts for [...]
Three-peat for Bill Linehan Club in Gate of Heaven basketball
By KEVIN DEVLIN and SEAN MONAHAN On Super Bowl Sunday, the Gate of Heaven CYO midget house league champs were crowned at the Walsh gym, as the BiIl Linehan Club won for its third consecutive title by defeating the Blasi’s Café Club, 14-7. The Linehan Club emphasized a strong passing game on the offensive end [...]
South Boston’s Murphy Rink reopens
By KEVIN DEVLIN On Saturday, Feb. 6, the newly renovated Murphy Rink in South Boston was re-opened to the public. A community open house was held, along with public skating from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by two South Boston Youth Hockey Alumni Men’s League games. The rink closed in early 2015, according to a [...]
Lifestyle
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 classes in the Event Gallery Room through the month of December. The shop is open weekdays from 4:30-7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 [...]
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 her dad swam when he was a member of the South Boston Boys & Girls Club swim team. And it turns out, Ava’s pretty good [...]
Business
The Bohdii Vibe: Boutique Already Making a Name in Southie
By Ginger DeShaney Bohdii Boutique opened its doors at 398 W. Broadway on April 10 and already has some regulars. “It seems like everyone has great things to say when they leave,” said owner Justice Pellegrino. “We’ve already had repeat customers. A few girls were like, ‘I was just here the other day.’ That says [...]
Making a Difference: Susan Devlin Steps Up for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
By Ginger DeShaney Susan Devlin has stepped out of her comfort zone in honor of two courageous kids battling cancer. As she raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), her driving forces are Ollie, 3, and Belle,10 -- the LLS Boy & Girl of the Year. “I do a lot with charities in [...]
Editorial
Happenings
Harry Duvall Reflects on Time at Club as He Prepares for Next Chapter
By Ginger DeShaney After 18 years at the helm of the Edgerley Family South Boston Boys & Girls Club, Executive Director Harry Duvall is going to be exploring opportunities in international aid relief and cultural exchange. He will be with the Club through the end of December and leaves it in terrific shape. His decision [...]
Let’s Celly! Local Vodka & Soda Company Wants Everyone to Celebrate Life
By Ginger DeShaney Because it’s important to celebrate every moment, the co-founders of a new canned vodka and soda company put it right in their name. “Celly is short for celebration,” said John Dooley, a co-founder of Celly with his brother, Tyler, and his dad, Kevin. “We wanted our brand to embody this idea that [...]