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BPD Community Alert: New Year’s Eve Safety Reminder, Be Aware of Drink Spiking and Report Suspicious Activity
The Boston Police Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable New Year’s Eve. As New Year’s celebrations and First Night festivities approach, we want to [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Four-Year Contract with Boston Firefighters IAFF Local 718
BOSTON – Tuesday, December 30, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a new four-year contract has been ratified by the membership of Boston Firefighters [...]
Boston man faces charges after violent assault on neighbor over wrongly delivered package in Mattapan
BOSTON, December 29, 2025 – A Boston man is facing assault and unarmed robbery charges after being arraigned last week for beating his elderly neighbor [...]
Check them out: Most Read Posts of Caught in Dot 2025
As we begin a new year, I want to share with you the most-read posts of 2025 – a little time capsule of what was [...]
TRENDING
EAT & DRINK
Want a free slice of pizza from Pantry Pizza? Just sing this tune.
Will sing for pizza! Spread some holiday cheer! From now through Christmas Eve, when you walk through the door of Pantry Pizza singing "Jingle Bells," [...]
Taco Bell Night Returns on December 16th 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, [...]
McGonagle’s Celebrates One Year with a Month-Long Anniversary Party
Fresh off a standout first year earning praise as one of Boston’s most exciting new Irish pubs and landing on The New York Times’ prestigious [...]
Cheers! McGonagle’s celebrates one year in the neighborhood!
McGonagle’s is celebrating its one-year anniversary in the neighborhood, and the popular Irish pub is marking the milestone with music, friends, day-drinking, and a look [...]
DORCHESTER REAL ESTATE
LIVING
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 [...]
Dorchester Development News: New Housing Proposed for Murphy Funeral Home Parking Lot
Big changes could be coming to a well-known stretch of [...]
More Housing Coming to Bailey Street — 12 New Condos Approved Near Ashmont
Big changes are coming to Bailey Street! The Zoning Board [...]
Belichick’s Girlfriend Is Quietly Building a Real Estate Empire — Including Dorchester
Well, here’s one for the “Did You Hear?” files. Turns [...]
Big Changes Coming to Morrissey Boulevard: Developers File Plans for Two 18-Story Towers
Some changes are coming to Morrissey Boulevard! According to Universal [...]
FEATURES
Boston Harbor Now’s Ice Sculpture Stroll Returns This NYE With New Locations + New Experiences
More than 40 sculptures, expanded waterfront programming, and Boston Common debut highlight 2025 New Year’s Eve celebration BOSTON, Mass. – December 18, 2025 – Boston Harbor [...]
Start of 2026 with a First Day Hike – it’s the 35th Anniversary of this tradition
Kick off the new year with fresh air and movement by joining a state park guided hike on Jan. 1, 2026. BOSTON — Continuing its tradition [...]
‘Tis the season for giving back!
Here are some Dorchester organizations, groups and charities to consider making a donation to this holiday season! Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester Boys & [...]
Why I Hate Elf on the Shelf
I hate the Elf on the Shelf. One year, I spent almost two hours in a cold shed on December 1st looking for the box [...]
LIFESTYLE
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 [...]
Take a Pause: Special Yin + Sound Bath Event at Open Doors Dorchester on Sunday
If the holiday rush is already catching up with you, Open Doors Dorchester is offering a much-needed moment to slow down. On Sunday, December 7th, [...]
Let’s Go Skating: Public Skating is Back in the Neighborhood
Lace ’em up! On Friday, November 28, 2025, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will open all agency-managed ice rinks in the City of [...]
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: [...]
SEE & DO
Weekend Picks – January 2nd
Live Irish Music at Scobie’s Enjoy traditional live Irish sessions on Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm-8pm for trad music and a leisurely dinner at Scobie’s. [...]
NYE in the Neighborhood: Where to Ring in 2026!
Let’s celebrate the end of 2025 and ring in 2026! Here’s who’s hosting celebrations in the neighborhood! (We will update daily, so check back for [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – December 29th
Prepare to Recycle those Christmas Trees Recycle those dried-out Christmas trees this week! The City of Boston will be collecting them for the first two [...]
Weekend Picks – December 26th
PickleBOS hosts Pro Pickleball Exhibition PickleBOS, Boston’s newest and largest home for pickleball, is hosting a special one-night-only pickleball social featuring professional players Ryan Fu [...]
