LATEST NEWS
Officers Arrest Female, Recover Firearm and Ballistics Following ShotSpotter Activation in Dorchester
Keeping Boston Safe: At about 12:37 AM on Friday, March 20, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a ShotSpotter Activation in the area [...]
Vigil calls for an independent investigation into the death of Emmanuel Damas, a Dorchester neighbor who died while in ICE custody
Dorchester resident Emmanuel Damas died while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on March 2. His family alleges that an untreated toothache spiraled into [...]
Fire in Dorchester overnight, 22 residents displaced.
On Wednesday night, around 10:30pm, BFD responded to a call for a fire on 158 Harvard St. near Gleason Street in Dorchester. Smoke and fire [...]
A Leap Forward in Animal Care at Franklin Park Zoo Lets Keepers Track Growth of Kangaroo Joey Inside Mother’s Pouch
BOSTON; March 18, 2026 — Months of patience and training, plus a tiny camera, are giving the Animal Care team at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park [...]
TRENDING
EAT & DRINK
Harp + Bard forced to close on Sunday due to sewer issues
A literal shit show. What would have been a busy Sunday Funday St. Patrick's Day Parade Day for the Harp + Bard in Dorchester was [...]
Five Horses Tavern May Be Headed to Savin Hill
Another restaurant could soon be joining the Savin Hill dining scene. According to a report from our friends at Boston Restaurant Talk, Five Horses Tavern [...]
A Taste of Tradition: Corned Beef + Cabbage at McGonagle’s
'Tis the season! Corned beef and cabbage might be known as a St. Patrick’s Day staple, but the dish tells a much bigger Irish-American story [...]
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, [...]
DORCHESTER REAL ESTATE
LIVING
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 [...]
Dorchester Development News: New Housing Proposed for Murphy Funeral Home Parking Lot
Big changes could be coming to a well-known stretch of [...]
FEATURES
How “Bird 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. [...]
Sign of Spring – Codman Square BPL Seed Library
In celebration of spring, the Codman Square Public Library is featuring a Seed Library! Located by the adult section, alongside the Therapy Cards, the card [...]
Side by Side: Where the quiet choices shape the character of a neighborhood
Written by Danielle Milner, President and CEO, Boston Firefighters Credit Union Snow in Boston feels different. In Dorchester, it gathers along triple-deckers and narrow residential [...]
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), [...]
LIFESTYLE
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 [...]
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, [...]
SEE & DO
5 Things You Should Know This Week – March 23rd
Be a part of the Boston Planning Academy Have you ever wondered why your neighborhood looks and feels the way it does? If you join [...]
Hop to it: Savin Hill Easter Egg Hunt is Sunday, March 22nd
Let the games begin! Get your baskets ready! The Moms of Savin Hill are hosting one of our favorite events of the year again- the [...]
Weekend Picks – March 20th
Country Fridays at Landmark featuring Louie Bello Landmark Public House has officially launched Country Fridays, bringing line dancing, country music, and plenty of fun to [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – March 16th
dbar + Dine out Boston Dine Out Boston is the perfect opportunity to enjoy delicious deals at participating restaurants – including dbar in Dorchester! Enjoy dinner – 3 [...]
