LATEST NEWS
15-year-old Juvenile Arrested for Midday Shooting at Burger King in Dorchester
At about 2:43 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person with a [...]
Three Arrested and Firearm Recovered During Chaotic Scene in Dorchester
At about 7:08 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) made an on-sight arrest of three individuals and recovered a [...]
Boston Police Drug Control Unit Dismantles Major Fentanyl Distribution Operation in Dorchester, Two Arrested
On Friday, April 10, 2026, members of the Boston Police Department’s B-2 Drug Control Unit and Citywide Drug Control Unit, in coordination with the Randolph [...]
Dorchester Officers Arrest Three Suspects Following an Armed Robbery Involving Bear Spray and a Rock
Yikes. About 2:13 PM, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for an armed robbery at [...]
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EAT & DRINK
Because Marathon Monday is Monday: Let’s Carbo-load
Whether you're running the Boston Marathon or just cheering on the runners, you can carbo-load your way around the neighborhood! Here are our picks! 224 [...]
National Grilled Cheese Day Neighborhood Roundup
There’s nothing more comforting than two pieces of buttered bread with slices of cheese in the middle, grilled to perfection. The Grilled Cheese Sandwich has [...]
New York Times: 25 Best Restaurants in Boston including these four in Dorchester
The New York Times recently updated its list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Boston (and Boston is used loosely as many of these restaurants [...]
New Coffee Truck Alert: Espresso East Coffee + Co. is in Dorchester
There’s a new (and very cute) coffee truck parked behind CrossFit in Dorchester—and it’s already getting some love from locals. Located at 62 Hilltop Street, [...]
DORCHESTER REAL ESTATE
LIVING
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 [...]
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 [...]
FEATURES
Guide to the Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon weekend in the city is filled with energy and pride! There’s a lot happening all around town, and this guide is filled with [...]
26.TRUE – a Boston Marathon Alternative with a route actually in Boston
The Boston Marathon really isn't in Boston, is it? The Boston Marathon starts in Hopkinton, then winds through suburbs like Wellesley and Newton before finally [...]
New to the Neighborhood: Surf’s Up Cannabis
A new cannabis shop has officially opened on Gallivan Boulevard. Surf’s Up Cannabis is now up and running, offering a range of products including flower, [...]
How Nature Man Mike Turned a Blink-and-You-Miss-It Sighting Into a Boston Birding Obsession
It was just another morning at the Arnold Arboretum, a botanical public park in Jamaica Plain that is home to over 15,000 types of plants. [...]
LIFESTYLE
Boston Parks and Recreation Presents Paint Nights in Franklin Park in April 2026
BOSTON – Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce three Paint Nights taking place at Franklin Park [...]
The Return of the Nasturtiums at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Just like the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC, the hanging nasturtium at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a sign of spring in Boston! Twenty gloriously bright flowering [...]
Boston Latin School is looking for Lacrosse Coaches
Boston Latin School is seeking JV Boys and Girls Lacrosse Coaches for the 2026 season. Most practices and games are at Moakley Park in South Boston. Season [...]
International Women’s Day: Support our women owned businesses
March 8th is International Women’s Day! We say support our women-owned small businesses in #Southie and #Dot with some retail therapy! Dorchester and South Boston are [...]
SEE & DO
The Return of the Swan Boats for the 2026 Season
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to announce that the popular Boston Swan Boats will open for the 2026 [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – April 13th
Conservatory Lab 4th Annual Coyote Jazz Night Student musicians take the stage alongside Boston Arts Academy performers and acclaimed jazz artist Gregory Groover Jr. for [...]
Conservatory Lab to Host 4th Annual Coyote Jazz Night at Strand Theatre
Student musicians take the stage alongside Boston Arts Academy performers and acclaimed jazz artist Gregory Groover Jr. for a night of live music and community [...]
Weekend Picks – April 10th
New Neighborhood Coffee Truck Alert There’s a new (and very cute) coffee truck parked behind CrossFit in Dorchester—and it’s already getting some love from locals. [...]
