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Random Acts of Kindness Day
As my nana used to say, it’s nice to be nice! Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day, so why not do a good deed [...]
Love is in the Air – Valentine’s Day in the Neighborhood
From gift ideas to dinner inspiration and Galentine’s events, it’s all right here in our Valentine’s Day Roundup! Make sure to check back, as we [...]
A Guide to Celebrating the Lunar New Year
Here are some ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in and around the neighborhood! It’s the year of the dragon! Chinese New Year Parade [...]
The Historic Pierce House will be open for tours on Saturday
Calling all history buffs! On Saturday, from 12pm-3pm, the Pierce House, one of Boston’s last seventeenth-century houseswill be open for tours! According to Historic New [...]
Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) announces annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert
“In The Name Of Love” Concert at Symphony Hall to Highlight LGBTQIA+ and Civil Rights Icons Including Bayard Rustin and Coretta Scott King Boston, MA [...]
Update: Dorchester Native Ayo Edebiri from The Bear wins an Emmy!
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 [...]
154 Years of Service in Dorchester – Ladder Co. 6
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 [...]
Take a Hike – Start of 2024 with a First Hike
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 [...]
History Lesson On First Night
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 [...]
Remembering Bailey’s Ice Cream Shop
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 [...]
Why I Hate Elf on the Shelf
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 [...]
Aint No Part like a Boston Tea Party – 250 Years Later
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 [...]
A little history on The Pierce Building in Upham’s Corner
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 [...]
Neighborhood Spotlight: The Local Hand
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 [...]
Stitching Together Stories – The Senior Quilting Group at Codman Square Library
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 [...]
Let’s Go Skating: Devine Rink
Lace 'em up! Looking for a fun way to keep the kids entertained? Lace up the skates and hit the ice. The Devine Rink is now [...]