LATEST NEWS
City of Boston Offering Up to $500 in Grants for Neighborhood Block Parties This Fall
BOSTON – Friday, September 25, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu, the Human Services Cabinet and the Office of Neighborhood Services today announced that applications for Boston’s fall block [...]
National Urban Rodent Summit offers new pest control strategies from top rat experts
Rat experts gathered in Boston this week for the second annual National Urban Rodent Summit. The two-day event brought together rodentologists, pest management pros, and [...]
MBTA Bus Stop and Bus Lane Automated Camera Enforcement Program Begins October 1
Big brother is watching. Heads up, Dorchester! If you’ve been chancing it parking in bus lanes and bus stops, your days are numbered. The MBTA [...]
City of Boston Announces Preparations Ahead of Coastal Storm
BOSTON – Thursday, September 24, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a coastal storm warning for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Friday, September 25, [...]
TRENDING
EAT & DRINK
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 [...]
Small Business Spotlight: Espresso East – A Fun Addition to the Neighborhood
Tucked into a little yellow trailer in Dorchester, Espresso East is serving up creative matchas, coffees, refreshers, and more. We recently stopped by and chatted [...]
Listen up, Taco Lovers: Free tacos for enrolling BPS students
Boston Street Tacos and Boston Public Schools have partnered for a special deal: FREE TACOS on Mondays for students registering with BPS through September! Sweet! [...]
Via Cannuccia is Expanding with a New Café + Wine Bar in Fields Corner
Some exciting restaurant news for the neighborhood! The chef behind Via Cannuccia is expanding with a second spot in the neighborhood. Chef-owner Stefano Quaresima plans [...]
DORCHESTER REAL ESTATE
LIVING
Dorchester Development News: Three Two-Family Homes Approved for Cedar Grove
A new housing development is moving forward in the Cedar [...]
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 [...]
FEATURES
Help Juniper Get Back on All Four Paws at Juniper Fest this Weekend in Dorchester
Here’s a sweet way to help a local dog in need! Juniper Fest is happening Friday, September 25, and Saturday, September 26, in Dorchester to [...]
Ride + Chill at Franklin Park on Sunday, October 11th
Monday, September 21, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced Ride & Chill, a free, family-friendly day of biking and activities throughout Franklin Park. On [...]
Tis the Season: 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 [...]
Two Historic Homes in Dorchester Will be Open for Tours on Sunday
Calling all history buffs! On Sunday, from 11am-3pm, not one but two historic homes will be open for tours - the William Clapp House and [...]
LIFESTYLE
City of Boston kicks off Free Fall Fitness Series Kicks Off This Week
BOSTON — September 16, 2026—The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced the 2026 Boston Parks Fall Fitness Series, [...]
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 [...]
Dorchester’s Stone & Skillet Lands in 600 Target Stores Nationwide
Here’s some good news out of Dot! Dorchester-based Stone & Skillet English Muffins has officially launched in 600 Target stores nationwide. Founded by brothers Cam, [...]
New Floating Public Art Installation Comes to Dorchester Bay
How cool is this? Have you seen it? There’s a new piece of public art floating in Dorchester Bay! Boston-area artist crystal bi’s perfect memory [...]
SEE & DO
First Responders Credit Union to Host Family Fun Day Supporting Working Dogs
Here's a good cause worth barking about! First Responders Credit Union is hosting a Firehouse Comfort Dog Family Fun Day on Wednesday, October 7, from [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – September 28th
MBTA Bus Stop and Bus Lane Automated Camera Enforcement Program Begins October 1 Heads up, Dorchester! If you’ve been chancing it parking in bus lanes [...]
Weekend Picks – September 25th
Register to Vote The General Election in Boston is on Tuesday, November 3rd. The last day to register to vote is October 24th. You can [...]
Adams Village Fall Fest Returns on Saturday, October 10th
Mark your calendars! Everything Adams Village is bringing a favorite neighborhood event back to Adams Village on Saturday, October 10 from 12pm-5pm. It's the Adams [...]