November 2020
Oh, Christmas trees! Santa ups his delivery game
By Ginger DeShaney We all know Santa Claus delivers gifts on Christmas Eve. But in the Boston area, Santa has expanded his job description to include delivering trees. Santa Trees Boston, run by Robert Harrington [...]
Serenity now: East Side Yoga & Fitness offers peace of mind during stressful times
By Ginger DeShaney With everything going on in the world right now -- from the Covid-19 pandemic to the political situation -- people are seeking an antidote. One such medicine comes with a mat. “At [...]
This library is open: Bakers share their love of reading
By Ginger DeShaney Rachel and Billy Baker are avid readers. And they are hoping to instill that love of reading in others through their Little Free Library, the first one in South Boston. “We want [...]
Fitzgerald Post Unveils Centennial Plaque
by Rick Winterson It was a joyful occasion – the Memorial gathering at the Thomas J. Fitzgerald VFW Post No. 561 on Veterans Day in 2020, and the unveiling of the Post’s 100th Anniversary Centennial [...]
Blooms + Booze: Duo Focuses on Celebrations, Connections, and Creativity
By Ginger DeShaney It was a match made in party heaven. Colleen Dunleavy knows flowers. Crystal Mills knows cocktails. They met six years ago doing a photo shoot and immediately hit it off professionally and [...]
Growing business: Micro Plant Studio also offers experiences, sense of community
By Ginger DeShaney It was a few minutes before closing time when the phone rang. It was someone looking to buy a gift for a special friend. “Yes, come in. I’ll be here,” Julio Cesar [...]