LATEST NEWS
BFD rescue two residents from a 2-alarm fire on Sunday night in Dorchester
BFD responded to a 2-alarm fire in Dorchester on Sunday night. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire and rescued two residents at 309 Adams Street. [...]
BPD Officers Arrest Two Suspects Following Armed Robbery in Dorchester
From BPD News At about 11:44 AM on Friday, May 26, 2023, officers and detectives assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested Davon Sanon, 23, of [...]
BPD Community Alert – BPD Warns Fans About Counterfeit Game 7 Tickets in the Secondary Market
Consider yourself warned. The Boston Police would like to take this opportunity to remind fans to be wary of counterfeits when purchasing tickets for Game [...]
Bald Eagle Sighting in Dorchester
Now here’s something you don’t see every day in Dot A bald eagle was spotted in Savin Hill on Savin Hill Ave. on Saturday. Yes, [...]
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EAT & DRINK
Dorchester Brewing Co. has gone to the Dogs!
Dorchester Brewing is transforming into Dogchester Brewing starting June 1st! Earlier this month, the City of Boston announced an effort to create dog-friendly spaces at [...]
National Burger Day – Let’s Celebrate in the Neighborhood!
As if you really needed an excuse to eat a burger. Well, it’s National Burger Day and we can’t think of a better reason to [...]
The Great Outdoors – Patio SZN in Dot
Have you noticed them? Patios are starting to return to the neighborhood! Enjoy your meals and cocktails al fresco! Here’s a running list of outdoor [...]
Ice Cream Shops in the Neighborhood!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Warmer temps and longer days, call for a trip to your local neighborhood ice cream [...]
DORCHESTER REAL ESTATE
LIVING
BPDA Approves Plans to convert Old Comfort Inn into Residences for Formerly Homeless
The Dorchester Reporter reports that on Thursday, the Boston Planning [...]
Boston Planning & Development Agency announces opportunity for community benefits from Dot Block development
More than $350,000 available for local nonprofits BOSTON - Thursday, [...]
DCR would like to tear down an old building in Port Norfolk – neighbors say, not so fast.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) would like to [...]
BPDA Community Meeting – 900 Morrissey Blvd.
Be informed. Get involved. The BPDA is hosting a Public [...]
End of an Era: Bayside Expo Center
On Tuesday, the (somewhat) iconic sign at the old Bayside [...]
FEATURES
5 Things to Expect at Dorchfest 2023
Pregame the Dot Day Parade at Dorchfest Dorchfest will take place on Saturday, June 3rd, from 12pm-5pm. Experience what it would be like to walk [...]
Pride Events Around the Neighborhood – Let’s Celebrate
The first day of June signals the start of Pride Month. All month long, there are opportunities around the city (and beyond) to show off [...]
Celebrating the Neighborhood: Dorchester Day Parade
Here are 5 Things To Know About the Dorchester Day Parade Start & Finish: The parade starts at 1:00 p.m. in Lower Mills at the [...]
View Boston is Scheduled to Open June 15th
View from the Top View Boston is set to officially open on June 15th as a three-story observatory, restaurant, cocktail bar, and virtual tour guide. It’s [...]
LIFESTYLE
Boston Parks and Recreation Summer Programs now Online
Looking for outdoor fun this summer? Check out the Boston Parks and Recreation Department's complete schedule of free events and activities for all ages. Visit [...]
New to the Neighborhood: The Local Hand
A welcomed addition to the neighborhood! The Local Hand is a perfect combination of gift shop and art gallery, and it's now open on the [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Street Theory as City of Boston Mural Consultant
As many as 15 new public art murals are coming to Boston via a new $3.5M contract with Street Theory. See Press Release below: BOSTON [...]
April Vacation Ideas in the Neighborhood
Keep those kids entertained this week! Here are some local neighborhood suggestions for school vacation week! Lace up those bowling shoes Take the family bowling! [...]
SEE & DO
5 Things You Should Know This Week – May 28th
Check out Butterfly Hollow Butterfly Hollow, the popular, immersive seasonal habitat, opens for the season on May 27 (weather permitting) at Franklin Park Zoo. A [...]
Weekend Picks – MDW 2023 Edition
Kick off the cookout season Having a backyard cookout for Memorial Day weekend? Adams Cafe + Butcher Shop can help you with when it comes [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – May 22nd
Ice Cream Treats in the Neighborhood With warmer temps and longer days, call for a trip to your local neighborhood ice cream shop! Go get [...]
Franklin Park Kite + Bike Festival – Canceled due to Rain
Canceled Due To Rain Come on out for Opening Day in Franklin Park! A spring family tradition since 1969. There’ll be kite-making tables and kites [...]