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Over 50 Years Later The Hotel Vendome was built as a luxury hotel in 1871 at 160 Commonwealth Ave. In 1972, an extensive renovation to the building was taking place [...]

Ananda Toulon lives in a fantasy world of her own design. From her Uphams Corner studio, she paints whimsy, humor, and surrealism into the world around her. She has done [...]

Dear old dad Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15th!  Here’s a roundup of gift ideas for dear old dad – and you won’t even have to leave the neighborhood to get [...]

The Boston Children's Chorus (BCC) is hosting its largest Big Sing event ever since its inception in 2023. Approximately 700 young singers from 10 schools across Boston neighborhoods, including Dorchester, [...]

Vietnam Vet. Firefighter. Family man. Dot legend. If you’ve ever crossed paths with Charlie Santangelo, you probably walked away with a great story—and maybe sore sides from laughing. A retired [...]

DORCHESTER, MA— For Nancy Doran, a lifelong musician, sitting down at the piano in a room full of people is when she feels the most at home. At her lively [...]

Get those yellow outfits and duck costumes ready—Duckling Day is taking place on Boston Common this Sunday, and the forecast is looking sunny and warm! It’s the perfect excuse to round up [...]

Celebrate Boston Harbor Islands opening weekend with a FREE trip to Spectacle Island! Explore Spectacle Island’s beaches and winding trails. Catch the ferry to Spectacle right from Downtown Boston’s Long [...]

I’m walking, here! Boston Walking City Trails has launched a brand new hiking trail!  The City on the Hills Trail is a 31-mile adventure through some of the best parts [...]

Calling all book lovers and local business supporters—this Saturday, April 26, is Independent Bookstore Day, and no better way to celebrate than by visiting Just Book-ish - a new, independent [...]