LATEST NEWS
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 [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces First-Ever Office Hours
Office Hours with the Mayor will bring City Hall out of City Hall and directly to residents BOSTON – Friday, February 27, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu [...]
Dorchester man charged with threatening Department of Unemployment Assistance office
BOSTON, February 26, 2026, – A Dorchester man with a history of assault charges dating back to 1985 was arraigned in BMC Central yesterday for [...]
Senator Collins Files Amendment to the Bright Act for UMass Boston Nursing School
Funding would also be set aside for a satellite campus at the former Carney Hospital Site Senator Nick Collins, a member of the Joint Committee [...]
TRENDING
EAT & DRINK
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 [...]
Make your Super Bowl Super-Terrific from these Neighborhood Spots
We are so back, baby! The Patriots will face the Seahawks on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8th! Here are some neighborhood businesses that can help [...]
DORCHESTER REAL ESTATE
LIVING
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 [...]
More Housing Coming to Bailey Street — 12 New Condos Approved Near Ashmont
Big changes are coming to Bailey Street! The Zoning Board [...]
FEATURES
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 [...]
Female Archetypes Re-imagined Across Cultures: Vermilion Theater Tours Juliet & Jul-Yingtai at Strand Theatre
BOSTON (Dec. 17, 2025) – After its sold-out premiere at the Yale Crescent Theater in April 2025, Vermilion Theater is set to bring the sweeping [...]
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 [...]
