LATEST NEWS
Traffic Advisory – UMass Boston Commencement Ceremonies on Thursday
Plan Accordingly! Here’s a little Traffic Advisory for you who use Morrissey Blvd. to commute! There will be a commencement ceremony for Undergrads at UMass [...]
Traffic Stop Leads to Two Teens Under Arrest and the Recovery of Firearms, Knife, and Crack in Dorchester
Keeping Boston Safe: At about 12:42 AM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) conducted a traffic stop which led to the [...]
Dorchester Memoir “Dyer Straits” Shares a Powerful Story of Family, Survival, and Growing up in Dorchester
A new memoir, "Dyer Straits: All Those Years Ago in Dorchester, MA," is taking a deep and honest look at what it was like growing [...]
Statements on Fallen Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff, Jr.
BOSTON – Sunday, May 24, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and Fire Commissioner Rodney Marshall issued the following statements on the passing of Firefighter Robert [...]
TRENDING
EAT & DRINK
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
Guide to Memorial Day Weekend in the Neighborhood
Memorial Day is a national holiday and a day of remembrance for those who have died while serving in the armed forces of our country. [...]
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 [...]
Side by Side: Reflections on community, service, and the everyday choices that shape Dorchester and Greater Boston
You can usually tell first responders like you when they start insulting you. Honestly, that seems to be true across most of Dorchester. The humor [...]
LIFESTYLE
Free Ferry Weekend Returns May 30-31 with Free Trips to Georges Island
Looking for a free way to get out on Boston Harbor? Free Ferry Weekend returns Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, offering free round-trip [...]
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
Enjoy a One-Man-Band Concert at Merry Go Rounds on Friday!
Looking for a fun Friday night activity with the kids? Merry Go Rounds in Dorchester is hosting a free, family-friendly concert on Friday, May 29th [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – May 25th
Eat well. Give back. Celebrate Dorchester Participate before it ends! Looking for a good excuse to grab dinner or a drink in Dorchester? Dine Out [...]
Weekend Picks – MDW 2026
Visit Dot Fun Day A new summer tradition is coming to Dorchester! Dot Fun Day, a new open-air market, is set to debut on Sunday, May [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – May 18th
Welcome to the neighborhood, Dot Fun Day A new summer tradition is coming to Dorchester! Dot Fun Day, a new open-air market, is set to debut [...]
