LATEST NEWS
City of Boston Dog Licensing Reminder (and Boston’s Most Popular Dog Names!)
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division reminds city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31, [...]
BPD Seek the Public’s Help to Identify The Following Individuals in Relation to an Aggravated Assault and Battery on a Pregnant Individual in Dorchester
BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individuals involved in an Aggravated Assault and Battery [...]
Revolutionary Spaces Helps Boston Achieve Museums for All Hub Status, Expanding Free and Discounted Museum Access To Families
BOSTON, MA (March 2, 2026) — Today Revolutionary Spaces announced its participation in Museums for All, joining Boston Children’s Museum, Historic New England – Otis House, The USS [...]
Boston Police Target Drug Distribution in Edward Everett Square; Three Arrested in Separate Investigations
Boston Police Drug Control Units recently conducted targeted enforcement operations in the Edward Everett Square area of Dorchester following intelligence regarding ongoing narcotics distribution at [...]
TRENDING
EAT & DRINK
A Taste of Tradition: Corned Beef + Cabbage at McGonagle’s
'Tis the season! Corned beef and cabbage might be known as a St. Patrick’s Day staple, but the dish tells a much bigger Irish-American story [...]
Sign of Spring in the Neighborhood: Sullivan’s Castle Island Opens for its 75th Season on Saturday
Boston, MA – A sure sign of spring in Boston returns this month as Sullivan’s Castle Island officially opens for its 75th season on Saturday, [...]
Dine Out Boston Is Back – February 22 – March 7, 2026
Who’s hungry? Dine Out Boston is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of delicious deals at participating restaurants. This delicious dining event takes place February 22 – [...]
The Return of the Ice Creamsmith – Sunday, March 1st
Let's celebrate For 50 years, The Ice Creamsmith in Lower Mills has been churning out delicious made-from-scratch ice cream! Making their ice cream in small batches [...]
DORCHESTER REAL ESTATE
LIVING
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 [...]
Proposed Boutique Hotel With Rooftop Restaurant Planned for East Cottage Street in Dorchester
A Dorchester developer is pitching a new boutique hotel project [...]
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 [...]
FEATURES
Side by Side: Where the quiet choices shape the character of a neighborhood
Written by Danielle Milner, President and CEO, Boston Firefighters Credit Union Snow in Boston feels different. In Dorchester, it gathers along triple-deckers and narrow residential [...]
Red Bull Heavy Metal Boston Finals Set for February 21st at City Hall Plaza
BOSTON, MA – February 12, 2026 – Red Bull Heavy Metal returns to Boston City Hall Plaza next Saturday, February 21 (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM), [...]
Love is in the Air – Valentine’s Day in the Neighborhood
From gift ideas to dinner inspiration, it’s all right here in our Valentine’s Day Roundup! Make sure to check back, as we will be updating! [...]
Boston History Lesson: Great Molasses Flood
Around lunchtime on January 15, 1919, a 50-foot-tall molasses tank ruptured and spilled out onto the streets of the North End. According to History.com, more [...]
LIFESTYLE
Last Minute Christmas Shopping in the Neighborhood
Forget the malls! Shop local! Shop dot! Pick up last-minute gifts or treat yourself to something nice! You’ll be supporting local businesses. So, really, it’s [...]
Take a Pause: Special Yin + Sound Bath Event at Open Doors Dorchester on Sunday
If the holiday rush is already catching up with you, Open Doors Dorchester is offering a much-needed moment to slow down. On Sunday, December 7th, [...]
Let’s Go Skating: Public Skating is Back in the Neighborhood
Lace ’em up! On Friday, November 28, 2025, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will open all agency-managed ice rinks in the City of [...]
Deck the Halls: Where to get Christmas trees, wreaths + holiday decor
Haul out the Holly! Christmas is coming. It’s time to deck the halls! Here are some places to pick up a tree, wreaths and more: [...]
SEE & DO
5 Things You Should Know This Week – March 2nd
Office Hours with Mayor Michelle Wu Friday, February 27, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet announced the first-ever Office Hours, a [...]
Weekend Picks – February 27th
Return of The Ice Creamsmith For 50 years, The Ice Creamsmith in Lower Mills has been churning out delicious made-from-scratch ice cream! Making their ice [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – February 23rd
Brace yourself, Dorchester. A Blizzard is on the way. Boston Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23. All municipal buildings will be closed [...]
Weekend Picks – February 20th
Red Bull Heavy Metal Finals at City Hall Plaza Red Bull Heavy Metal returns to Boston City Hall Plaza on Saturday, February 21 from 2 [...]
