LATEST NEWS
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces the 2026 Legacy Business Award Winners
City hosted the 30 winners for a formal awards ceremony earlier this week BOSTON — Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners [...]
Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Efforts to Locate 14-year-old Nijal Sabastian Hillegass of Dorchester
Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 14-year-old Nijal Sabastian Hillegass who was reported missing on Tuesday, May 26, [...]
Savin Hill Beach Makes a Comeback with a 100% Water Quality Rating, Save the Harbor Reports
All Public Beaches from Nahant to Nantasket Receive a Water Quality Score Above 80% According to Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Water Quality Report Card [...]
New CharlieCard Designs Have Arrived And They Are Pretty Cool
The MBTA is giving the classic CharlieCard a fresh new look. Three limited-edition designs have been released to celebrate some big events happening in Boston, [...]
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EAT & DRINK
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 [...]
Taco Bell Night Returns on Tuesday at Yellow Door Taqueria
It's like Taco Bell but better. Reserve your spot for Taco Bell Night at Yellow Door Taqueria, featuring a throwback night with boozy Baja Blasts, [...]
It’s Officially Ice Cream Season at Landmark Ice Cream Bar
It’s officially ice cream season – who are we kidding, it’s always ice cream season – and Landmark Public House ice cream bar in Adams [...]
Welcome to the Neighborhood: The Chester Tavern
The Chester Tavern is officially open for business in Savin Hill. The new restaurant is located at 1121 Dot Ave. and features a menu of [...]
DORCHESTER REAL ESTATE
LIVING
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 [...]
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 [...]
FEATURES
Dorchester History Lesson: Dorchester Day Parade
The Dorchester Day Parade is on June 7th! So, what exactly is the parade celebrating? What exactly is Dorchester Day (aka Dot Day)? Let’s find [...]
Celebrating the Neighborhood: Dorchester Day Parade
Start & Finish The parade starts at 1:00 p.m. in Lower Mills at the corner of Washington Street & Dorchester Avenue and travels along Dorchester [...]
5 Things to Expect at Dorchfest 2026
Dorchfest will take place on Saturday, June 6th, from 1 pm-6 pm. Experience what it would be like to walk through a real-life shuffled Spotify [...]
Move over, Southie, Dot has a Sunday Funday destination of its own, Dot Fun Day
A marketplace of makers, designers, artists, caretakers, drinkers, doers, and dreamers A new summer tradition is coming to Dorchester! Dot Fun Day, a new open-air [...]
LIFESTYLE
Free Ferry Weekend Returns May 30-31 with Free Trips to Georges Island
Update: Due to inclement weather, Saturday, May 30th's Free Ferry Weekend has been postponed to Saturday, June 6th. Free Ferry Day on Sunday, May 31st [...]
Make Your Own Dot Rat this Weekend at Stitch House
How cute is this? Make your own Dot Rat at Stitch House on Saturdays from 2pm-4pm with Maureen aka Moe. Moe is the talented woman [...]
City of Boston Kicks Off Free Summer Fitness Series
Boston - Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the [...]
Planks, Petals and Pizza: A Moms’ Afternoon Out with bTone dorchester + The Local Hand
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day a little early? Here’s a good one right in the neighborhood. A “Moms’ Afternoon Out” is [...]
SEE & DO
Dot Day Celebrations in the Neighborhood 2026
The first Sunday in June is officially Dorchester Day! The parade starts at 1:00 p.m. in Lower Mills at the corner of Washington Street & [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – June 1st
Traffic Advisory for the Funeral of Fallen BFD Firefighter Bobby Kilduff The Boston Police Department is issuing the following traffic advisory in connection with the [...]
Pride Celebrations in the Neighborhood – 2026
It’s Pride Month in Boston and here’s a running list of events and promotions happening in and around the neighborhood! Pride Flag Raising at City [...]
Weekend Picks – May 28th
Dot Fund Day Opens on Sunday A new summer tradition is coming to Dorchester! Dot Fun Day, a new open-air market, is set to debut on [...]
