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Let’s try this again – Mayor Wu refiles tax relief legislation, this time with rebates on the table
Updated tax proposal expands on Mayor Wu’s relief package that passed the City Council and House of Representatives last year – See Press Release Below: BOSTON – Monday, January 13, [...]
MassDOT Warns, Beware of EZ Pass “Smishing” Scam
Once again, scammers are hard at work trying to bilk residents out of cash via phony baloney texts. First, it was the fake “overdue parking ticket” [...]
Drug Control Units Recovered Trafficking Amounts of Cocaine and 700 Packages of Cigarettes that Fell off the Back of a Truck
At about 11:40 PM, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Unit of District B-2 (Roxbury) and District C-6 (South Boston) [...]
BPD Community Alert: Looking for Public’s Help to Identify Suspect in Dorchester Stabbing
BPD Community Alert: Detectives from District C-11 (Dorchester) are seeking the public’s help in identifying the individual pictured in connection with a stabbing that occurred on Thursday, [...]
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EAT & DRINK
It’s National Pizza Week – Let’s Celebrate in the Neighborhood
In honor of National Pizza Week– we’ve rounded up some of our favorite spots for pizza in the neighborhood! Lower Mills Tavern serves up woodstone pizzas [...]
Disco Brunch at Blend on Sundays from 11am-3pm
Enjoy your eggs with a side of Donna Summer on Sunday, December 21st! Blend – the wildly popular restaurant on Dot. Ave – features an even more [...]
Sweet Teez Bakery Bakery Finds a Sweet Spot in Dot Block!
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 [...]
Taco Bell Night Returns Tonight 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, [...]
DORCHESTER REAL ESTATE
LIVING
Fixing Boston’s Zoning Rules: Easier Renovations, Less Red Tape – Boston Planning’s Neighborhood Housing Initiative
Zoning in Boston is a nightmare. Upwards of 99% of [...]
Historic Baker Chocolate Factory sells for $41M – Wowza
Boston Business Journal is reporting that the Baker Chocolate Factory [...]
New Beginnings for Spukies N Pizza: Zoning Board Approves New Project with a Slice of Legacy
Big changes are coming to the corner of Washington Street [...]
Hasbro could be coming to Boston, specifically Dorchester.
Hasbro, the iconic toy maker of classics like Play-Doh, Nerf, [...]
Dorchester Development News – 749-759 Dudley Street
Looks like a new six-story apartment building could be coming [...]
FEATURES
Why Boston is the Best City – Take that, The Onion
How dare you, The Onion! Making fun of our city of Boston based on the size and perception of its residents living in a live-action simulation [...]
The ABCD Toy Drive: Give Toys and Smiles to a Child in Need This Holiday Season
Call to Action! After receiving over 6,500 requests this year and no donations so far, ABCD is looking for help. Most toys will do, but [...]
Turkeys are thriving– rebirth of the wild turkey has the population on the rise. Here are some helpful tips on dealing with our feathered friends.
What was once a rare sight in the neighborhood is now no big deal to see an urban turkey or turkeys walking down our street, [...]
History Lesson: A Tree for Boston
Do you know why Boston receives a tree every year from Nova Scotia? Well, gather around, and let me tell you the story of the [...]
LIFESTYLE
Giant Pink Naked Guys Invade Downtown Boston: Winteractive Strikes Again!
Have you seen them? If you were strolling through Downtown this week and happened to spot four very large and very naked pink guys awkwardly wedged between buildings, climbing [...]
Places to Workout in the New Year – 2025
It’s 2025. Shake up your workout routine and try something new! Open Doors From beginner classes to rockin’ heated power flow, this yoga studio has [...]
Ain’t no party like a Boston Tea Party – 251st Anniversary Commemoration
Huzzah! Get ready to celebrate! It’s the 251st Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party! On December 16, 1773, a bunch of colonists who had it [...]
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 [...]
SEE & DO
Snowboard Icon Zeb Powell Brings Red Bull Heavy Metal to City Hall Plaza on February 22nd
The world’s top street snowboarders, led by X Games Gold Medalist, Zeb Powell, will compete in a snowboard rail-jam competition on the steps of Boston’s City Hall [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – January 13th
Crochet for Beginners In this 3-week series, Paulina will introduce you to the art of crocheting by making classic granny squares. Why granny squares? For [...]
Weekend Picks – January 10th
Pitch-A-Friend at Dorchester Brewing Have a single friend that you think is pitch-worthy? Then sign up for this fun event at Dorchester Brewing! Pitch-A-Friend is [...]
Pitch-A-Friend at Dorchester Brewing on Friday
Have a single friend that you think is pitch-worthy? Then sign up for this fun event at Dorchester Brewing! Pitch-A-Friend is a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates [...]