LATEST NEWS
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 [...]
LJ Henriquez and Telma Särkipaju crowned Red Bull Heavy Metal Champions at City Hall Plaza
Upwards of 25,000 spectators packed into City Hall Plaza this past weekend to catch Red Bull Heavy Metal, the leading showcase in street snowboarding. Before [...]
Snow Shoveling Etiquette – Kindly Read + Share
“Excuse me, but that was my spot….” Are you annoyed by your neighbors’ winter habits? Do you have a neighbor who abuses his/her parking space [...]
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
Weekend Picks – February 27th
Return of The Ice Creamsmith For over 40 years, The Ice Creamsmith in Lower Mills has been churning out delicious made-from-scratch ice cream! Making their ice cream [...]
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 [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – February 16th
February Vacation Ideas Here are some fun local things to do with the kids this week! President’s Day Festival The JFK Presidential Library is hosting a Presidents’ Day festival [...]
