LATEST NEWS
Dorchester Native and Best Selling Author Patrick Radden Keefe Featured in Boston Globe Interview
Dorchester native and bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe is featured in a new interview with the Boston Globe, where he talks about growing up in [...]
Council resolution supporting a committee to advocate for young people will not create a committee to advocate for young people.
Outside our world-renowned colleges, Boston is not a great place for young residents. Rent is high, job prospects are limited, and happy hour is still [...]
BC High Expanding to Include Sixth Grade Beginning in 2027
Big changes are coming to Boston College High School. According to the Boston Globe, the longtime Jesuit all-boys school in Dorchester plans to add a [...]
Update:BPD Arrest 14-year-old Male Following a Shooting of Teenage Girl in Dorchester
At about 8:08 PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for a person shot in [...]
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EAT & DRINK
Sweet Teez Bakery Finds a Sweet Spot in Dot Block – Food Serving License Approved
Dorchester is about to get a little sweeter! Sweet Teez Bakery, known for its decadent cupcakes, custom cakes, brownies and pies, is officially moving into [...]
Dine Out DOT: Eat, Drink and support the Dorchester Day Parade
Eat well. Give back. Celebrate Dorchester Looking for a good excuse to grab dinner or a drink in Dorchester? Dine Out DOT is a new [...]
Trivia Night at Landmark Public House on Thursdays
Whether you know which is the smallest country in the world or what year Game of Thrones premiered on HBO, Trivia Nights can be a [...]
Drag Brunch Takes Over McGonagle’s for One Day Only, Saturday, May 9th
Looking for something fun (and a little fabulous) this Mother’s Day weekend? McGonagle's is hosting a one-day-only Drag Brunch—and it’s all for a good cause. [...]
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
Mother’s Day Roundup – Brunch, Flowers, Gifts + More
Mother’s Day is May 10th Whether you’re buying for your mom, a mom-to-be, your sister, or a friend, here are some gift ideas from local [...]
Dorchester Shoutout to Coleen’s Flower Shop for Generous donation to Boys + Girls Clubs of Dorchester New England Women’s Leadership Awards Ceremony
On Thursday, hundreds gathered to celebrate the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester's New England Women’s Leadership Awards Ceremony at the Renaissance Boston Seaport Hotel. [...]
Little Miss Dorchester Contest Returns Returns in Celebration of Dot Day
Calling all future parade stars! The Little Miss & Young Miss Dorchester Contest is back as part of the beloved Dorchester Day Parade festivities—and it’s [...]
Bird Hike with Nature Man Mike at Franklin Park on Saturday
Calling all birdwatchers! Looking for a weekend adventure that mixes hiking, birdwatching, and a little local exploration? The Franklin Park Coalition has you covered with [...]
LIFESTYLE
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 [...]
ParkARTS Summer Watercolor Painting Workshops Return for 2026
BOSTON – Monday, April 27, 2026 – The Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the return of its popular ParkARTS Summer Watercolor Painting Workshop [...]
Three-Day All Girls Sports And Wellness Festival Returns in April
Boston – March, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), [...]
SEE & DO
Weekend Picks – May 8th
Eat well. Give back. Celebrate Dorchester Looking for a good excuse to grab dinner or a drink in Dorchester? Dine Out DOT is a new [...]
5 Things to Expect from the Ashmont Hill Yard Sale – May 16th
A sign of spring in the neighborhood! It's the Ashmont Hill Yard Sale. Over 40 homes are expected to participate in this annual event that [...]
The PMC Kids Ride Returns to Carson Beach
After a successful first year in 2025, the Boston PMC Kids Ride returns to South Boston this spring to once again raise funds for the [...]
5 Things You Should Know this Week – May 4th
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Yellow Door In addition to the launch of its new summer cocktail menu, Yellow Door will have some special additions to [...]
