LATEST NEWS
Off-Duty Boston Police Officer Injured During Fight at Dorchester McDonald’s
An off-duty Boston police officer was injured after stepping in to break up a fight at a McDonald's on Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester on Sunday [...]
Dorchester Woman Accused of Posing as Hells Angels Member to Scam Man Out of $34,000
A Dorchester woman is facing charges after allegedly posing as a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club to scam a Rhode Island man out [...]
Boston Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Barefoot Suspect in Savin Hill Break-In
BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in a breaking and entering incident [...]
Prohibition ‘up in smoke’ as voters reject Question 8
The Bay State has kept marijuana legal, with more than 75% of voters voting no on Question 8. This follows a months-long prohibition campaign backed [...]
TRENDING
EAT & DRINK
Hot Diggity Dog – Half-Price Hot Dogs at Sullivan’s through November 29th
To celebrate a successful season, Sullivan’s is offering half-price hot dogs until closing day, November 29th! You might as well get two, right? We’ll take [...]
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 + [...]
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
Guide to Thanksgiving in Dorchester 2026
Get your stretchy pants ready. It’s almost Thanksgiving! We’ve rounded up some fun ways to celebrate the holiday right here in Dorchester. So whether you’re [...]
Veterans Day in the Neighborhood 2026
Thank you, Veterans! Originally known as Armistice Day to honor the living veterans of World War I, Veterans Day has transformed into a holiday celebrating [...]
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 [...]
LIFESTYLE
Style Exchange Thrift Market is popping up in Dorchester on Sunday
Hunt + Gather Love a good thrift find? Head to Boston Winery in Dorchester on Sunday, November 8th, for Style Exchange, a neighborhood thrift market [...]
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, [...]
SEE & DO
Touch a Truck Event at Ronan Park on Veterans Day
Got a little one who loves trucks? Head to Ronan Park in Dorchester on Wednesday, November 11th, for a Touch a Truck event from 12:30pm-1:30pm. [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – November 9th
Compost your pumpkins Give your Halloween pumpkins a new life and compost them curbside on your neighborhood trash day! You can learn more here! Check out the [...]
Weekend Picks – November 6th
Half-priced hot dogs at Sully’s Get em before they’re gone for the season! To celebrate a successful season, Sullivan’s is offering half-price hot dogs until [...]
Snowport Returns to Seaport on November 6th for the Holiday Season
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Seaport! Snowport is back for another season, bringing holiday shopping, festive activities, food, and plenty [...]