In this edition of Community Corner, Board Member Irwin Levy profiles Kalimah Redd Knight, president of the League of Women for Community, whose leadership and commitment to preserving the organization’s history are helping shape its future, restore its historic headquarters at 558 Massachusetts Avenue, and carry forward more than a century of service to Boston’s Black community.

In this edition of Community Corner, Board Member Irwin Levy profiles longtime South End resident and community leader Ken Kruckemeyer, whose decades of civic leadership and advocacy helped shape the South End's future, preserve its neighborhoods, and transform the Southwest Corridor into one of Boston's most vibrant public spaces.

In this edition of Community Corner, Board Member Irwin Levy profiles longtime Saint Botolph resident and community leader Joan Carragher, whose dedicated leadership of the Saint Botolph Neighborhood Association has helped strengthen neighborhood connections, foster community engagement, and enhance the quality of life.

In this edition of Community Corner, Board Member Irwin Levy profiles longtime South End resident and community leader Franco Campanello, whose decades of stewardship along the Southwest Corridor Park have helped transform once barren stretches of urban land into thriving community green space.

In this edition of Community Corner, Board Member Irwin Levy profiles longtime South End resident and community leader Steve Fox. From helping launch the South End Forum to growing the South End Community Board Facebook group to more than 20,000 members, Steve has spent decades building stronger connections across the neighborhood.

In this Community Corner, we share a closer look at Scott Romney, a familiar face to many who spend time along the Southwest Corridor and at the Carleton Court Dog Park. Scott has quietly become one of the most dedicated stewards of this space, giving his time and energy to keep it welcoming and well cared for. Here are five things to know about Scott and the work he’s been doing in our community.

In this Community Corner, we share the story of Jerrell Cox, CEO of United South End Settlements (USES). Jerrell’s connection to USES began as a child attending Camp Hale and after-school programs in the South End, and over the years, that early experience grew into a lifelong commitment to serving children and families in this community. Today, he leads one of the neighborhood’s most enduring institutions, which has supported South End residents since 1892. We’re honored to highlight Jerrell’s journey from camper to CEO, his vision for strengthening opportunity for families, and the important role USES continues to play in building a more connected and supportive community.

This Community Corner highlights the Michelle Edwards Initiative, led by South End native Cheryl Williams to honor basketball legend Michelle Edwards, who grew up playing at Titus Sparrow Park and went on to become a National Player of the Year, WNBA trailblazer, and Hall of Famer. It outlines plans to commemorate her legacy locally, including a completed plaque at the park and future efforts such as a statue and annual youth basketball clinic.

Welcome to Community Corner, where neighbors whose vision, dedication, and steady leadership help transform shared spaces and strengthen the community are spotlighted. This installment features Cheryl Dickinson, the driving force behind Crite Park. Her story of transforming a forgotten City square into a gathering place honoring the late artist Allan Rohan Crite is a moving one.

Welcome to Community Corner, where we spotlight neighbors whose roots, commitment, and character help shape the spirit of our community. This month, we’re honored to feature Tiana Lovelace, whose story is deeply woven into the fabric of the South End.

This month, we’re featuring Dr. Gary Bailey, a longtime resident, educator, gardener, and advocate. Through his leadership in social work and education, his civic involvement across Boston, and even his daily walks through the neighborhood, Gary brings a deep sense of care and connection to the community.

For our very first Community Corner feature, we sat down with Bob Barney, who has called the South End home for more than 40 years. Bob’s story is one of dedication and vision—he’s helped shape the neighborhood we know and love today, from championing civic engagement to creating Jazz Square at Mass Ave and Columbus Avenue.

Through this Q&A, you’ll get to know Bob’s journey, his inspirations, and his hopes for the future of the South End.