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Update: Ayo Edebiri, a Dorchester native, won the Emmy for Best Performance by an Actress in a comedy series for her role as Sydney on The Bear! Just last week, [...]

Since January 3, 1870, BFD Ladder Company 6 has proudly served the neighborhood of Dorchester!  Currently, Ladder 6 resides with Engine 18 at Peabody Square - 1884 Dorchester Ave! Image [...]

Kick off the new year with fresh air and exercise by joining a state park guided hike on Jan. 1, 2024. The Massachusetts First Day Hikes program, a free guided hiking [...]

Every year on New Year’s Eve, dozens of cities across the country and globe throw “First Night” celebrations, commemorating the art and culture of their communities to ring in the [...]

When I was kid, going to Bailey’s Ice Cream Shop was always a special treat.  I remember going after visiting the Enchanted Village at Jordan Marsh at Christmastime.  My mother always made [...]

I hate the Elf on the Shelf.  One year, I spent almost two hours in a cold shed on December 1st looking for the box we stuffed the elf in [...]

Huzzah! Get ready to celebrate! It’s the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party! On December 16, 1773, a bunch of colonists who had it up to here with England [...]

Via the Boston Preservation Alliance Way back in 1895, the S.B. Pierce Building was built and named for Samuel Bowen Pierce, who sold crockery and varied goods throughout New England. [...]

For as long as she can remember, Michaela Flatley’s big-picture dream was opening up a space where local artists and the community could support each other. From studying fine arts [...]

Nestled within the heart of Codman Square, a remarkable and diverse community of seniors at the Boston Public Library's Codman Square Branch is weaving more than just fabric; they are [...]