LATEST NEWS
Council affirms support for mail-in voting amidst USPS order
The City Council voiced support for mail-in voting as the United States Postal Service (USPS) imposed additional requirements on vote-by-mail systems ahead of the midterms. [...]
BC High Investigating Alleged Racist Incident Near Dorchester Campus
Boston College High School is investigating an alleged racist incident that took place near its Dorchester campus on Thursday, September 17. According to Boston.com, Carly [...]
USS Constitution is Underway on Friday
History in Motion USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway on Friday, September 25th from Charlestown Navy Yard at 10:00 A.M. The cruise will be [...]
Councilor Culpepper seeks city-wide ban on data centers
District 7 Councilor Miniard Culpepper has filed an amendment to Boston’s Zoning Code that would prohibit data centers across all zoning districts. Data centers have [...]
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EAT & DRINK
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 [...]
Session House is coming to Adams Village
Session House, a new Irish pub and live music venue, is expected to open in the former Scobie’s Cafe & Bar space this fall, according [...]
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
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 [...]
Comfort Kitchen to Host Book Talk Exploring the History of Public Bathrooms
Comfort Kitchen in Upham’s Corner is hosting an event that connects perfectly with the history of its unique home. On Saturday, September 26, from 1pm–3pm, [...]
Participate in Boston Little Saigon’s Trung Thu Together on Saturday, October 4th
Boston Little Saigon Cultural District is excited to invite you to Trung Thu Together: A Community Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday, September 26th at Town Field [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – September 21st
History in Motion USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway on Friday, September 25th from Charlestown Navy Yard at 10:00 A.M. The cruise will be [...]