LATEST NEWS
17-year-old Arrested with a Large Capacity Firearm
At about 9:40 PM, on December 4, 2024, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) made an on-site firearm arrest of a 17-year-old Juvenile Male. Officers were [...]
White Stadium Renovation Costs Soar to $91 Million, Doubling Initial Estimates
The much-anticipated White Stadium renovation project in Franklin Park is shaping up to be a more expensive endeavor than originally planned. City officials recently announced [...]
Franklin Park Zoo Mourns the Loss of Kitombe Gorilla
Boston, Mass.; Dec. 5, 2024 – The staff at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo is deeply saddened to share that Kitombe, a male western lowland [...]
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson Arrested on Federal Charges on Friday Morning.
Friday started with some political scandal, as City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested at her home in Dorchester and is now facing federal charges. [...]
TRENDING
EAT & DRINK
McGonangle’s Pub + Restaurant Opening on Monday
Award-Winning Irish Food & Drink Coming To Neponset Ave. will open Monday, December 9th! The Dubliner Team is Looking to Bring their Modern, Authentic Irish [...]
Disco Brunch at Blend on Sundays from 11am-3pm
Enjoy your eggs with a side of Donna Summer on Sunday, December 8th! Blend – the wildly popular restaurant on Dot. Ave – features an even more [...]
Sip, Sip, Hooray! Espresso Menu Launches at Yellow Door in Lower Mills
Big news for coffee lovers and brunch-goers in Dorchester! Starting this Saturday, Yellow Door Taqueria in Lower Mills is unveiling a brand-new espresso menu just [...]
Dorchester Brewing Co. has sold its building, now on year-to-year lease
Boston Business Journal is reporting that Dorchester Brewing Co.’s co-founder has sold the company’s taproom and brewery to the plumbers union next door for $10.2 [...]
DORCHESTER REAL ESTATE
LIVING
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 [...]
Dorchester Development News: 101 – 109 Boston Street
Looks like more changes are coming to Boston Street. You [...]
Dorchester Development News: 115 – 121 Boston Street – Approved by ZBA
One step closer to this large-scale development is a reality [...]
FEATURES
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 [...]
Guide to Thanksgiving in Dorchester 2024
Get your stretchy pants ready. It’s almost Thanksgiving! We’ve rounded up some fun ways to celebrate the holiday right here in Dorchester. So whether you’re [...]
History Lesson – Cocoanut Grove Fire
Over 80 years ago, the deadliest nightclub fire in US history took place in Boston. Four hundred ninety-two people were killed in 15 minutes by [...]
LIFESTYLE
Holiday Cheer Around Dorchester: Three Festive Events to Mark Your Calendar for Next Week
Dorchester residents, get ready to feel the holiday magic! There are three upcoming festive events in the neighborhood to celebrate the season. Bring the kids [...]
Deck the Halls: Where to get Christmas trees, wreaths + holiday decor
Haul out the Holly! Christmas is coming. It’s time to deck the halls! Here are some places to pick up a tree, wreaths and more: [...]
Shop Dorchester: Black Friday and Small Business Saturday
Forget the mall and door-busting; shop local this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! Pick up a gift or treat yourself to something nice! You’ll [...]
Let’s Go Skating: Public Skating Returns on Friday in the Neighborhood
Lace ’em up! On Friday, November 29, 2024, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will open all agency-managed ice rinks in the City of [...]
SEE & DO
5 Things You Should Know This Week – December 9th
McGonagle's Pub Opens Monday The much-anticipated opening of McGonagle's Pub will take place on Monday! Get all the details here. 4th Annual Savin Hill Holiday [...]
Weekend Picks – December 6th
Secret Pop-Up Concert with Sofar Sounds in Dorchester on Saturday Sofar Sounds is a pop-up concert company that programs secret concerts in unexpected places within [...]
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas: The Enchanted Trolley Tour is coming to the Neighborhood this Weekend!
Get in the spirit! Boston’s beloved holiday tradition, the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour, is making its way through the city for its 28th year! This magical [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – December 2nd
Haul out the Holly! Christmas is coming. It’s time to deck the halls! Here are some places to pick up trees, wreaths, and more! Enchanted [...]