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Council calls for briefing on Boston Summer Safety Plan amidst high profile crimes and holiday weekend shooting
Following multiple shootings over the holiday weekend, Councilors Erin Murphy and Ed Flynn are calling for an immediate briefing from the Mayor, Police Commissioner, and [...]
Council condemns SCOTUS termination of TPS for Haitian and Syrian residents
The City Council voiced unanimous condemnation of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)’s decision to terminate Temporary Protective Status for Haitian and Syrian [...]
Sen. Nick Collins Kicks Off Campaign with Weekend Canvasses
State Senator Nick Collins invites supporters to hit the campaign trail this weekend as he officially kicks off his reelection campaign for the First Suffolk District. [...]
Stay Cool, Dorchester: Heat Advisory in Effect Thursday and Friday
BOSTON – Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Thursday, July 9, through [...]
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EAT & DRINK
Sweet Teez Bakery Finds a Sweet Spot in Dot Block – Now Open!
Dorchester just got a little sweeter! After years of building a loyal following with custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and pies, Sweet Teez Bakery has [...]
Roll Up Your Sleeves: Via Cannuccia Is Hosting a Pasta Making Class
Love pasta? Then you'll want to grab one of the limited spots available for Via Cannuccia's first-ever Pasta Making Class on Wednesday, July 22nd at [...]
Taco Bell Night Returns on Tuesday at Yellow Door Taqueria
It's like Taco Bell but better. Reserve your spot for Taco Bell Night at Yellow Door Taqueria, featuring a throwback night with boozy Baja Blasts, [...]
home.stead bakery and cafe will close on June 20
We are sad to report the home.stead bakery and cafe will be closing its doors on June 20th. For ten years, this local spot has [...]
DORCHESTER REAL ESTATE
LIVING
New 7-Story Apartment Building with 108 Units Proposed for Fields Corner
A new housing development could be coming to Fields Corner. [...]
Dorchester Development News: Letter of Intent to be filed for $850M large scale development at former Carney Hospital
Big changes could be coming to the former Carney Hospital [...]
Dorchester Development News: Big changes are coming to Bowdoin Street.
According to Universal Hub, the Zoning Board of Appeal has [...]
A New Development Proposal Filed for 39 Minot Street — Neighbors Push Back
A historic two-family home in Cedar Grove could soon anchor [...]
Development Plans Filed to Replace Former American Legion Post on Gallivan Blvd. with Condos + Retail
A familiar but long-vacant corner in Dorchester could be getting [...]
FEATURES
Head to Malibu Beach for The Beach Pull Up on July 3rd
Looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday weekend? Head to Malibu Beach on Friday, July 3rd, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. [...]
Fourth of July + Boston 250 Celebrations in and around the Neighborhood
The Fourth of July is on Saturday, and celebrations are taking place all week long! We’ve rounded up everything from fireworks to special events just [...]
A Love Letter to the Tartan Army – Here’s what we learned from their visit.
Dear Tartan Army, We’re already missing you. Just a week before the World Cup kicked off, Boston felt a little sleepy. Sure, we knew the [...]
The Duke of Dorchester, Pete Doherty has passed away at the age of 83.
Dorchester native Pete Doherty wrestled for the WWF (now WWE) as the Duke of Dorchester for over twenty years. Known for his blond hair, missing [...]
LIFESTYLE
Return of the Ashmont Friday Market – Back for a new season on Friday!
The kickoff of the 18th Annual Ashmont Friday Market — a vibrant neighborhood tradition that brings together the best of Dorchester and beyond — will take place [...]
Lace ’em up: Dorchester Running Club Summer Series
Thursdays at 6pm Lace up those sneakers and participate in the Dorchester Running Club’s Summer Run Series! Every Thursday evening, run a 3-mile route or [...]
Celebrate Dad – Father’s Day in the Neighborhood 2026
Dear old dad Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21st! Here’s a roundup of gift ideas for dear old dad – and you won’t even have to [...]
Free Ferry Weekend Returns May 30-31 with Free Trips to Georges Island
Update: Due to inclement weather, Saturday, May 30th's Free Ferry Weekend has been postponed to Saturday, June 6th. Free Ferry Day on Sunday, May 31st [...]
SEE & DO
Weekend Picks – July 10th
A new round of World Cup Watch Parties Mayor Michelle Wu announced a slate of free, family-friendly watch parties for the remaining FIFA World Cup™ matches. These [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – July 6th
A new round of World Cup Watch Parties Mayor Michelle Wu announced a slate of free, family-friendly watch parties for the remaining FIFA World Cup™ matches. These [...]
Weekend Picks – July 4th, 2026 Edition
Happy 250th Birthday, America! The Fourth of July is on Saturday, and celebrations are taking place all week long! We’ve rounded up everything from fireworks [...]
Listen to the Music: ParkARTS Neighborhood Concerts return July 8
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the launch of the 2026 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series, which will offer first-rate musical entertainment in [...]
