LATEST NEWS
USACE proposes 16-mile flood barrier across 5 Boston neighborhoods
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the City of Boston have partnered to build flood protection along the city’s extensive 47-mile coastline. [...]
14-Year-Old Arrested on Firearm Charges at Harambe Park
Officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) arrested a 14-year-old male on firearm-related charges early Monday morning following a field investigation at Harambe Park in Dorchester. [...]
311 Complaint of the Day for Dorchester: Something stinks?
Something's rotten in Dorchester According to Universal Hub, a frustrated Dorchester resident filed a 311 complaint on Sunday about rotting fish behind the James Blake [...]
Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour in Dorchester on July 20
Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident [...]
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EAT & DRINK
Hot Dog Eating Contest Returns to Landmark Public House
Move over, Joey Chestnut! Think you've got what it takes to scarf down a pile of hot dogs? Landmark Public House is hosting a Hot [...]
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, [...]
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
Support Young Entrepreneurs at Dot Fun Day This Summer + Boston Little Saigon Block Party on Sunday
Looking for something fun to do on a Sunday? Stop by Dot Fun Day at Dot Tire (1160 Dorchester Ave.) from 11 a.m. to 4 [...]
Lace ‘Em Up: The Boston Waterfront 5K Returns with a New Course This September
The Boston Waterfront 5K is back on Saturday, September 12th, with a brand-new course and the same scenic waterfront views runners have come to love. Hosted by [...]
Tips for Being a Better Dog Owner
Dorchester loves their dogs - so let's do better! As dog owners, we all like to think we are responsible, but judging by the amount [...]
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. [...]
LIFESTYLE
Calling All History Buffs: Declaring the Revolution: America’s Printed Path to Independence at JFK Library
Historical Printings from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection If you're a history buff—or just looking for a fun and interesting summer event—the JFK Presidential [...]
Modern Party Art Brings Painting, Parties, and More to Fields Corner
There's a colorful new addition coming to Fields Corner this summer. Modern Party Art is opening a new creative studio at the former Dorchester Theatre at [...]
Boston Little Saigon Night Market Returns on Saturday
Looking for something fun to do in the neighborhood? Head to Fields Corner for the Chợ Đêm Boston Little Saigon Night Market 2026, a lively [...]
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 [...]
SEE & DO
Weekend Picks – July 24th
B.O.L.D. Teens Present Movie Night Kick off the weekend with a free outdoor Movie Night hosted by B.O.L.D. Teens on Friday, July 24th at 8pm [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – July 20th
Mayor Wu's Neighborhood Coffee Hour on July 20 Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff [...]
Weekend Picks – July 17th
Boston Little Saigon Night Market Returns on Saturday Looking for something fun to do in the neighborhood? Head to Fields Corner for the Chợ Đêm Boston [...]
Participate in the Boston By Foot Dorchester North Burying Ground on July 18
What can a burying ground tell us about a neighborhood? Quite a lot. Join Boston by Foot to explore 400 years of Boston history on [...]