LATEST NEWS
MBTA Announces Red Line Picks Up Speed: Faster Rides for Commuters
Good news for Red Line riders! The MBTA announced that trains can now travel up to 50 mph between North Quincy and JFK/UMass, helping to [...]
All Aboard! Park Street Station to Become “Bark Street Station” for One Day, Oct. 29
The MBTA is going to the dogs, and we mean that in the best possible way. On Thursday, October 29th, Park Street Station will transform [...]
Suspect Charged with Possession of a Machine Gun After Arrest in Dorchester
At approximately 1:38 AM on Sunday, October 25, 2026, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force conducted a traffic stop that led to the arrest [...]
USPS announces that Fields Corner Post Office will remain open thanks to lease extension
Big News via USPS. Just in the nick of time. Original Post Heads up, Dorchester! The Fields Corner Post Office at 218 Adams Street [...]
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EAT & DRINK
Boston Magazine Names the Best Restaurants in Boston and These Two Dorchester Spots Made the List
Boston Magazine has released its annual list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Boston, highlighting some of the city's top dining spots. And Dorchester is [...]
Take a Trip to Spain with dbar’s Wine Dinner Series
dbar's Wine Dinner Series continues on Wednesday, November 4th, at 7pm, with a special evening featuring wines from the Penedès region of Spain. Guests will [...]
Savin Bar + Kitchen and Ghost Pepper Taqueria to Get New Owner
Some changes are coming to Savin Hill, but don't worry, your favorite neighborhood spots are staying the same. According to Universal Hub, Savin Bar + [...]
Gary’s Pizza Celebrates First Responders with $2 Slices
A little pizza appreciation for our first responders. In honor of National First Responders Day, Gary’s Pizza in the South End is offering police officers, [...]
DORCHESTER REAL ESTATE
LIVING
Lawsuit Could Delay Large Scale Development on Morrissey Boulevard
A legal battle could put the brakes on a major [...]
Dorchester Development News: Plans Approved for New 42-Room Hotel in Dorchester by ZBA
The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal has unanimously approved plans [...]
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 [...]
FEATURES
A Trip Down Memory Lane: Dorchester’s Englewood Diner Featured on Classic Chronicle
Here's a little trip down memory lane! Dorchester's former Englewood Diner is featured in a 2002 episode of Classic Chronicle, highlighting the beloved diner's journey [...]
Halloween Happenings in Dorchester 2026
Things are getting a little spooky around the neighborhood! Here’s a roundup of some festive and fun Halloween events. Check back, as this list will [...]
More Than Sports: 4 Ways to Meet People and Have Fun with Volo Boston This Fall
Volo is more than just adult sports leagues. It’s a community hub that connects people all over Boston. From Allston, Back Bay, and Cambridge to [...]
Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival Returns to Boston Common with Free Halloween Fun on October 22nd.
UPDATE: Due to forecasted rain, we’re rescheduling our Fall-O-Ween Festival to Thursday, October 22 on the Boston Common! Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks [...]
LIFESTYLE
Participate in the 44th Annual Boston Firefighters 10K Road Race
The 44th Annual Boston Firefighters 10K Road Race returns to Dorchester and Florian Hall on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 9:00am! The annual event brings [...]
Sip, Sculpt + Shop on the Neponset River Trail with Align with Aidan
Start your Monday with a workout, coffee, and a little shopping! Align with Aidan is hosting Sip, Sculpt + Shop on Monday, October 12th, along [...]
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 [...]
SEE & DO
Surf’s Up Fall Fest Comes to Dorchester on Sunday
Surf's Up Cannabis is hosting its first-ever Fall Fest and parking lot party on Sunday, November 1st, from 11am to 3pm at 770 Gallivan Boulevard [...]
Weekend Picks – Halloweekend 2026
Halloween Fun at Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo Get into the Halloween spirit at Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo! Stroll through dazzling lantern [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – October 26th
Annual Pumpkin Parade Returns to Dorchester Get the costumes and pumpkins ready! The Annual Pumpkin Parade returns to Pope John Paul II Park on Thursday, [...]
Weekend Picks – October 23rd
Join a Volo League Whether you're looking to join a full time league, or just drop into a game, Volo is what you need! They [...]