LATEST NEWS
New Housing Ordinance gives City “right of first refusal” in redeveloping municipal property into affordable housing
The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Wednesday, October 8, prioritizing the conversion of surplus municipal property into affordable housing. These properties include schools, public safety [...]
A Dorchester woman hit and killed by car in Randolph on Tuesday.
A Dorchester woman was fatally struck by a car in Randolph on Tuesday. The Boston Globe reports that Ruth Samuels, 57, was hit around 6:24 a.m. in the [...]
Armed Robbery Investigation Leads to Firearm Arrest in Dorchester
At about 9:39 PM on Monday, October 13, 2025, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) conducted a subject stop in the area of 222 Harvard [...]
Councilors Breadon, Louijenne, and Coletta Zapata exploring city-run grocery stores to keep food on the table
The City Council approved a hearing for Wednesday to examine the feasibility of publicly owned grocery stores to strengthen Boston’s food infrastructure. This comes in [...]
EAT & DRINK
The Return of the Yurts at the Bowery Bar
Let's get cozy The Bowery Bar has announced that the adorable outdoor winter village on their patio is back for another season, starting Thursday, November [...]
10 Places to Get Coffee in the Neighborhood
Always a good reminder to skip the chains and support our locally owned coffee shops! Here’s a roundup of our favorite spots to get some [...]
New to the Neighborhood: Sally’s Apizza is opening Tuesday, September 30th
(Dorchester, MA) September 25, 2025 Sally’s Apizza, the legendary New Haven pizza restaurant established in 1938, is set to open its newest location at the [...]
It’s National Lobster Day – Celebrate with a lobster roll
It’s National Lobster Day! We say head out and celebrate by ordering up the classic lobster roll! Sullivan's Castle Island Sully’s has a delicious lobster [...]
DORCHESTER REAL ESTATE
LIVING
Want to buy a single family in Greater Boston? It’s gonna cost you a cool $1M – Wowza
Well, it finally happened—Greater Boston has officially crossed into the [...]
Dorchester Development News: New Housing Proposed for Murphy Funeral Home Parking Lot
Big changes could be coming to a well-known stretch of [...]
More Housing Coming to Bailey Street — 12 New Condos Approved Near Ashmont
Big changes are coming to Bailey Street! The Zoning Board [...]
Belichick’s Girlfriend Is Quietly Building a Real Estate Empire — Including Dorchester
Well, here’s one for the “Did You Hear?” files. Turns [...]
Big Changes Coming to Morrissey Boulevard: Developers File Plans for Two 18-Story Towers
Some changes are coming to Morrissey Boulevard! According to Universal [...]
FEATURES
Meet Danielle Milner: Boston Firefighters Credit Union’s New CEO
Big news from our neighborhood partner, Boston Firefighters Credit Union! After a comprehensive search, the Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Danielle Milner [...]
Halloween Happenings in Dorchester 2025
Things are getting a little spooky around the neighborhood! Here’s a roundup of some festive and fun Halloween events. Check back as this list will [...]
Spotlight on Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops: Now open in Dorchester!
Looking to upgrade your kitchen or bathroom? Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops has been helping homeowners bring their dream spaces to life for over 40 years. [...]
5 Places to Go Apple Picking
Field Trip! Venture out of the neighborhood and pick yourself a bushel and peck of farm-fresh apples. Here are our picks for 5 Places To [...]
LIFESTYLE
Adams Village Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, October 18th
Fall Fest is almost here! 🍁 On Saturday, October 18th, from 12–5 PM, enjoy a day full of fun in the heart of Adams Village! [...]
Boston Parks Free Fall Fitness in the Neighborhood
Get Moving Everyone is welcome at Boston Parks and Recreation’s free classes, regardless of your fitness level. For more information and cancellations, check Facebook and [...]
Participate in the 43rd Annual Boston Firefighters 10K Road Race
The 43rd Annual Boston Firefighters 10K Road Race returns to Dorchester and Florian Hall on October 12, 2025, at 9am! The annual event brings together [...]
5 Things to Expect at the Savin Hill Yard Sale
A sign of fall in the neighborhood! It’s the Savin Hill Yard Sale. Over 50 homes are expected to participate in this annual event on [...]
SEE & DO
Weekend Picks – October 17th
Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the fourth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on the Boston Common [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – October 13th
Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the fourth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on the Boston Common [...]
Weekend Picks – October 10th
Ashmont After Hours Event Spend a cozy October evening out in the neighborhood with Ashmont After Hours, where you can enjoy live music, art, and [...]
Participate in Open Streets in Mattapan on Saturday!
Open Streets Boston’s 2025 series continues with the City of Boston's next event in Mattapan - a brand new neighborhood for this year! On Saturday, [...]
