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For most people, the idea of running a marathon is something they dismiss as a crazy idea or admire from a cheering section alongside the course. In fact, less than [...]

In celebration of National Candy Day, we thought we'd highlight Phillips Chocolates, a legendary candy shop located on Morrissey Blvd in Dorchester! History Lesson Let's go back to 1905 to [...]

Welcome to Caught Somewhere Else, a soon-to-be regular feature where we share a favorite destination that’s not in one of the neighborhoods we cover (well, not yet, anyway).  First up, [...]

Things are getting a little spooky around the neighborhood!  Here’s a roundup of some festive and fun Halloween events. Check back as this list will be updated! Zoo Howl at [...]

On October 16th, the 35th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards from the Boston Preservation Alliance will take place at the Huntington Theater! Two Dorchester projects will be receiving awards!  You can [...]

The great outdoors Enjoy open streets on Sunday, September 17th from 10am-3:30pm.  Open Streets Boston is a collection of free, family-friendly events. During these events, the City will close major thoroughfares [...]

Triple Decker Candle Co. wants you to help them celebrate 40 years of Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses! The new fall fundraiser [...]

It’s been 22 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.  Here are some ways to honor and remember. Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Events The Massachusetts 9/11 Fund will honor [...]

Field Trip! Venture out of the neighborhood and pick yourself a bushel and peck of farm-fresh apples.  Here are our picks for 5 Places To Pick Your Own Apples: Honey [...]

A little girl on a BIG journey Don’t be alarmed if you see a 12-foot-tall puppet in the neighborhood. It’s just Little Amal!  Little Amal is a large-scale puppet of a 10-year-old [...]