News
Man shot in Dorchester on Monday
A man was shot around 4:30pm Monday on Centre Street. The male victim was reportedly shot in the face and ran to Whitten Street where he collapsed. The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The two suspects fled the scene on a scooter before crashing it, and then taking off on foot. BPD […]Read More »
One Less Gun:Youth Strike Violence Force recover loaded gun
Fro BPD News: At about 10:36 PM on Monday, May 21, 2018, officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested one suspect during an ongoing investigation in the area of Levant Street and Bowdoin Street in Dorchester. Officers observed a white motor vehicle come to a stop on Levant Street and observed suspect, later […]Read More »
Eat & Drink
5 Must-Have Spring Cocktails in DOT
Whether it’s something light and refreshing or juicy and boozy, we’ve rounded up 5 of our favorite Spring cocktails that are sure to get you out of the house and out in the sunshine! These cocktails are fresh, floral and fruity and we can’t wait to share them with you. Lavender Bliss (in photo above) […]Read More »
Tavolo Comedy Night!
Tavolo is combining two of our favorite things this weekend – laughing and eating! Enjoy dinner and a comedy show on Sunday, May 20th. Doors open at 5pm for dinner and drinks and then the comedy begins at 7:30pm. Tickets are just $10 – dinner and drinks are separate! We love spaghetti & meatballs with a […]Read More »
Features
Local Artist Spotlight: JK “Jack” Sullivan
Born in Dorchester and raised in Roslindale, Jack Sullivan learned the importance of the arts from the start. In the Sullivan house, TV was against the rules after school, and Jack’s mother encouraged the large Irish family to use their imagination—in the form of a few pencils, crayons, and one sheet of paper. Through early […]Read More »
Top Shelf Cookies: Give ‘em your vote!
Operating out of CommonWealth Kitchen in Dot since September of 2014, Top Shelf Cookies creates some of the best cookies in Boston from classics like chocolate chip to beer-infused cookies, and their legendary Black & Golds! This small business is owned an operated by Bruins fan Heather Yunger. Heather didn’t take a typical path into the culinary […]Read More »
Lifestyle
Get some zzzz’s! Some helpful advice
From our friends at Tufts Medical How many times have you wished there were more hours in the day? With everything you have going on in your life, it’s tempting to sacrifice sleep in order to fit a few more things into your day. Maybe you even cut back on sleep to fit in an […]Read More »
Beauty in Dot: Hair, skin, makeup and more!
Skin RX Oh boy! Have you looked in the mirror lately and thought, “I could use a refresh?” Whether you’re pushing 30 or 60, we all want to look our absolute best. Not necessarily younger, just youthful! Like you’ve had a week of good sleep! Skin Rx Boston is Boston’s exclusive cosmetic injectable boutique and […]Read More »
Home
Wall Envy: How to Hang a Gallery Wall
Refresh your walls! An easy way to change things up in your home is to add some new artwork to your walls! Here are a few hints on creating the perfect gallery wall! Tell a story with your wall! Whether its photography, bold abstract paintings or vintage prints, make sure there’s a common thread throughout! Maybe it’s […]Read More »
Spring Decorating Tips!
Oh, hey it’s spring, allegedly, hopefully. Spring feels like new life, rebirth, it feels like I can finally put away my winter coat and faux fur throw. Most of us (at the least the normal ones) swap out our clothes when the warmer weather finally arrives, but what about around the house? Believe it or […]Read More »
See and Do
Hunt & Gather: Ashmont Hill Yard Sale
It’s the 39th Annual Ashmont Hill Yard Sale. On Saturday, June 2nd from 9am-2pm plan on shopping dozens of households wares! Shoppers are likely to find everything from potted plants to toys, furniture to books, computers to collectables, and more, all at clean-out-the-attic/basement/carriage house prices. Walk through the neighborhood to enjoy the Victorian architecture and […]Read More »
Week of May 21st
Savor the Summer! Beginning Memorial Day weekend, Zia Gianna will offering summer hours 4:00 – 9:00PM, Friday-Sunday! And if that wasn’t great news enough, Zia Gianna will be offering gelato too! Gelato, coffee and pastries from 4-9PM, Friday-Sunday! Sweet! Cocktail o’clock! Whether it’s something light and refreshing or juicy and boozy, we’ve rounded up 5 […]Read More »