LATEST NEWS
Take a Neighborhood Field Trip: South Boston Street Fest Returns September 19 for Its 26th Year
SOUTH BOSTON, MA — One of South Boston’s favorite days of the year is almost here. The 26th South Boston Street Fest returns Saturday, September [...]
Ayo Edebiri Brings Some Dorchester Pride to New Balance’s Fall Campaign
How’s this for some neighborhood pride? Emmy-winning actress and Dorchester native Ayo Edebiri is featured in New Balance’s new fall campaign — and there’s a [...]
Boston Unveils Updated Plans for Blue Hill Avenue Bus Project
The City of Boston and the MBTA have released updated plans for the proposed Blue Hill Avenue redesign following months of community feedback and concerns. [...]
Dorchester Man Arrested in Connection with Three Armed Robberies
Investigation Update: About 8:15 PM, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, officers and detectives assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested John Kennedy, 38, of Dorchester, in the area [...]
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EAT & DRINK
Small Business Spotlight: Espresso East – A Fun Addition to the Neighborhood
Tucked into a little yellow trailer in Dorchester, Espresso East is serving up creative matchas, coffees, refreshers, and more. We recently stopped by and chatted [...]
Listen up, Taco Lovers: Free tacos for enrolling BPS students
Boston Street Tacos and Boston Public Schools have partnered for a special deal: FREE TACOS on Mondays for students registering with BPS through September! Sweet! [...]
Via Cannuccia is Expanding with a New Café + Wine Bar in Fields Corner
Some exciting restaurant news for the neighborhood! The chef behind Via Cannuccia is expanding with a second spot in the neighborhood. Chef-owner Stefano Quaresima plans [...]
Session House is coming to Adams Village
Session House, a new Irish pub and live music venue, is expected to open in the former Scobie’s Cafe & Bar space this fall, according [...]
DORCHESTER REAL ESTATE
LIVING
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 [...]
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 [...]
FEATURES
Remembering 9/11 – 25 Years Later
It’s been 25 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. Here are some ways to honor and remember. Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Events The [...]
Two Historic Homes in Dorchester Will be Open for Tours on Sunday
Calling all history buffs! On Sunday, from 11am-3pm, not one but two historic homes will be open for tours - the William Clapp House and [...]
New Mural Brightens Up Neponset Avenue
There's a colorful new addition to Neponset Avenue! McGonagle's recently unveiled a new mural celebrating the Dorchester neighborhood and the landmarks that make it so [...]
Ready, Set, Row! Beach Sprints Return to Carson Beach This Weekend
There’s something exciting happening on the beach this weekend! The Head Of The Charles Boston Beach Sprints return to Carson Beach from Friday, July 24, [...]
LIFESTYLE
5 Things to Expect at the Savin Hill Yard Sale
A sign of fall in the neighborhood! It’s the Savin Hill Yard Sale. Over 50 homes are expected to participate in this annual event on [...]
Dorchester’s Stone & Skillet Lands in 600 Target Stores Nationwide
Here’s some good news out of Dot! Dorchester-based Stone & Skillet English Muffins has officially launched in 600 Target stores nationwide. Founded by brothers Cam, [...]
New Floating Public Art Installation Comes to Dorchester Bay
How cool is this? Have you seen it? There’s a new piece of public art floating in Dorchester Bay! Boston-area artist crystal bi’s perfect memory [...]
The Return of the Donna Summer Disco Party
Get your hot pants and sequins ready! Get ready to dance the night away! The 12th Annual Donna Summer Disco Party returns to City Hall [...]
SEE & DO
The Annual Classic Car Show will take place on Sunday
Calling all classic car enthusiasts! The 15th Annual Classic Car Show will be held at Dot Park on Sunday, September 13th, from 10 a.m. to [...]
Let’s Dance Boston Returns to the Greenway for Five Nights of Free Dancing
Get ready to dance! Let’s Dance Boston returns to Dewey Square Park on the Rose Kennedy Greenway from September 23rd through September 27th for five days of [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – September 7th
Savin Hill Yard Sale takes place on Saturday A sign of fall in the neighborhood! It’s the Savin Hill Yard Sale. Over 50 homes are [...]
Shop More Than 100 Vendors at the Found Boston Mega Vintage/Thrift Market on Saturday
Hunt + Gather: Calling all lovers of thrift! Found Boston is taking over City Hall Plaza on Saturday, September 5th, for a Mega Vintage and [...]