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Travel Mug Cafe is now Open in the Seaport
The wildly popular mobile coffee shop tricycle from East Boston has expanded to a new location in the Seaport! Travel Mug Cafe is now operating a pop-up at Grub Street/Porter Square Books at 50 Liberty Drive in the Seaport! Be on the lookout for special events!. Travel Mug Cafe tricycle...
Councilor Flynn Files Hearing Order to Discuss Pedestrian Safety, Traffic-Calming, and Expanding the Safety Surge Program in the City of Boston
BOSTON – Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is calling for a hearing at this week’s City Council meeting to discuss measures that would improve pedestrian safety, traffic-calming, and the possibility of expanding the Safety Surge program in the City of Boston. The hearing aims to discuss ways to slow down speeding cars, and installing better traffic safety infrastructure around the city, through the use of speed humps and raised crosswalks on main streets and commercial roads, high traffic corridors, and bus routes due to their high concentration of vehicles and pedestrians.
Senate acts to protect firefighters, increase “hot work” safety
BOSTON (3/28/2024)—Last week the Senate unanimously passed legislation to boost safety for people conducting “hot work”—welding, plasma cutting, and spark-producing construction—by requiring the state to create a public database of violations of the fire prevention statute, and a public notification system to alert workers of violations.
The Return of Cisco Brewers Seaport! The big day is Thursday, April 11th
BOSTON, MA – April 2, 2024 – Boston Seaport by WS and Cisco Brewers are thrilled to announce the return of Cisco Brewers Seaport for its seventh season. Starting on Thursday, April 11, the pop-up will bring back those Nantucket island vibes to Seaport. Alongside its renowned portfolio of innovative beer, this year’s Cisco experience will showcase returning favorite menu items from Cisco Kitchen Bar and the debut of a new pizza truck launching for the season, as well as craft cocktails featuring spirits from Triple Eight Distillery and wines from Nantucket Vineyard. Cisco Brewers Seaport will be open seven days a week, with an extended, tented space so guests can enjoy the pop-up all season long. The space will also be available to rent for corporate outings and special events.
Caught in Southie: Shane Gillis
Comedian Shane Gillis was “Caught in Southie” on Friday night after his show at the Boch Center at West Broadway’s Lincoln Tavern. The recent SNL host was accompanied by local comedians “Be A Man Guy” (who grew up in Eastie) and Nick Rochefort, who both performed at the Boch Center.
The Return of the Nasturtiums at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Just like the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC, the hanging nasturtium at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a sign of spring in Boston!. Twenty gloriously bright flowering nasturtium vines are on display in the museum courtyard until April 14th. These striking orange blooms were a special favorite of founder Isabella Stewart Garnder. Make a plan to visit and take in the beauty! Reservations are strongly recommended.
A Warrior for Good: Joseph Tierney’s legacy – the Tierney Learning Center – now has a Boston Marathon Team!
Joe Tierney, a South Boston native, Boston City Councilor, and father of three, was a “Warrior for Good.” This mission of helping those in need propelled his life of service and lives on in the heart of the Tierney Learning Center, named in his memory in South Boston. Established in 2012, this important organization helps provide support services and resources to the residents of the Anne Lynch Homes at Old Colony, who need to learn, grow, and connect in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment, all at zero cost to the participants. The ultimate goal at the Tierney is to break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future for all. This year, the journey continues by adding a new Boston Marathon Team to raise funds for this vital neighborhood center.
Two men arrested in South Boston for stealing a moped, in addition to other charges.
At about 12:31 AM, on Sunday, March 31, 2024, officers assigned to the anti-crime unit of District C-6 (South Boston) arrested Billy Huynh, 20, of Boston, and Christopher Jolliemore, 40, of Boston, on multiple charges. Officers were made aware by Boston Police Operations that three suspects were observed cutting a...
A big thank you to South Boston from the Woods School of Irish Dance!
We would like to send our sincere appreciation to the following South Boston establishments,. The Supper Club at Capo, Lincoln Tavern, Layla’s, Loco, Fat Baby, Hunter’s, Tom English’s Pub, Roza Lyons, The Broadway, L Street Tavern, Shamrock and The Seapoint. What a weekend! Each of you warmly...
The Boston School Committee approved a $1.5B budget. Layoffs and reduction of classrooms expected including 8 at Condon.
Looks like changes are coming for Boston Public Schools. CBS Local is reporting that on Wednesday night, the school committee approved a $1.5 billion budget. Layoffs and consolidation of classrooms are expected, including the loss of eight classrooms at the Condon School. This is the most of any school in the city of Boston.
Weekend Picks – Easter Weekend Edition
From Easter candy to brunch, here’s our Easter roundup for you!. Miniluxe is running a promotion through March, where you bring a bestie for a mani and get one free! Grab your bestie and head over on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday! Get a fun color for spring, and even better, it’s BOGO! Make your appointment here!
Southie Spotlight: Liliana Jimenez from Lili Latin Dance on West Broadway
When it comes to people and their passions, the phrases, it’s in my blood or I could do it before I could walk, are common. For Liliana Jimenez, the path to pursuing her passion wasn’t that simple. With a little bit of high school musical theater under her...
4-year-old fatally stuck by a vehicle in Fort Point has been identified.
On Wednesday, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden identified the 4-year-old girl who was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking with her family in Fort Point on Sunday evening. Gracie Gancheva was stuck by the pickup truck at the intersection of Congress and Sleeper Streets.
Sign of Spring – South Boston BPL Seed Library
Pick up some seeds from the Southie BPL + do some planting. In celebration of spring, the South Boston Public Library is featuring a Seed Library! Located by the adult section, alongside the Therapy Cards, you will find the card catalog that has been repurposed as a seed holder!. The...
Statement from the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council + SB Elected Officials re: The 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Following the St. Patrick’s Day & Evacuation Day Parade, the South Boston Elected Officials met on Friday afternoon with the leadership of the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council and officials from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, the Massachusetts State Police, MBTA Transit Police, Boston Police Department, City of Boston Licensing Board and Special Events Division.
Councilor Flynn Calls for Hearing on Boston’s PILOT Program
BOSTON – Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order this week calling for a review of the Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program in the City of Boston. The PILOT program was established to encourage large, tax-exempt, nonprofit institutions in Boston to make annual, voluntary cash contributions or community benefits due to basic city services provided by the city such as police, fire, and snow removal.
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