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Saturday, November 24, 2012

Shop in Charlestown on Small Business Saturday

Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Charlestown. Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities. Here are just a few Charlestown businesses participating in Small …

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Bunker Hill Liquors, Jenny's Pizza, Speedy Chen's, and 6 more ›

Wyatt B

4:11 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2012

Charlestown Ace Hardware has been enrolling people today at the last minute with either their smartphones or at the checkouts. Very easy sign-up page and you have nothing to lose. Shop Small!   more ›

Monday, July 11, 2011

Shop, Eat + Think 02129: Tell Us How

Where would you send a tourist in your own neighborhood? We've got a new project that will recognize the best of the best in Charlestown and serve as a sort of "passport" to the town.

What do you love best about Charlestown? I'm looking for some ideas to post on the site -- a sort of guide to some of the most interesting and fun things to do in the neighborhood. When the weather is cooperating, and when it's not. For one week, starting Monday July 25, the Patch will feature stories, photos, and videos showing off the best of Charlestown. Tell us what you love about the town and we’ll include it as part of this project.  You can email us or leave a suggestion in the comment section below. Be sure to check out our Facebook page too for updates and discussions. Feel free to post some ideas in the comments section of this story too. What Do You Know? Do you know of any hidden gems? What about some fun kid activities or an …

Joseph

2:13 pm on Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Take the ferry from the Navy Yard to Long Wharf. Great view of the city. Walk up the Bunker Hill Monument and check out the museum as well. The museum at the Constitution is really cool, too. (Don't forget to donate!!)   more ›

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