News
Rep. Nick Collins files legislation to protect UMass Boston
Rep. Nick Collins is taking steps to protect the students and faculty at the University of Massachusetts-Boston by boosting funding, including providing money to prevent cuts at institutes and learning centers on the Dorchester campus. “Protecting UMass-Boston is of paramount concern to me,” Collins said. “We have made significant investments in UMass-Boston and need to […]Read More »
Airbnb rallies their troops
Looks like Airbnb is not too happy with Boston City Councilors and their plan to regulate the short-term rentals of apartments and homes. In particular, they call out City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu and accuse her of being in cahoots with “big hotel” and “against the interest of Bostonians.” The email goes on to list […]Read More »
Eat & Drink
Petals & Pizza: The Perfect Spring Mix
We promise spring is coming…it has to, right? Well, to make things feel a little more like spring, Tavolo and Alice’s Table are partnering up to bring you a an afternoon of creativity! On Saturday, April 21st come be a part of Petals and Pizza. You’ll get to create a gorgeous spring bouquet (that you […]Read More »
Boston Marathon: Carbo-Loading 101
It’s Boston’s favorite time of the year! The days are getting warmer and longer, the Red Sox are back at Fenway and we’re all ready for a three day weekend! Patriots Day may traditionally be a local holiday commemorating the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord but in Boston it is more fondly […]Read More »
Features
April Vacation Week: Things to Do with the Kids
It’s April Vacation week and here are some suggestions of fun things to do with the kids! Go Wild at Franklin Park Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo has a week’s worth of family fun for you from Daily Zoo Keeper Chats to National Bat Appreciation Day, story times, Aussie Aviary opens and a Party for the […]Read More »
One Boston Day: Join Team MR8!
One Boston Day is fast approaching and The Martin Richard Foundation will host a community Day of Service that includes a dozen service projects throughout Dorchester and a Service Village at Town Field. A moment of silence will be held at Town Field at 2:49 p.m. Service projects will take place throughout Dorchester in the […]Read More »