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5 Things to Expect at Dorchfest 2023
Pregame the Dot Day Parade at Dorchfest Dorchfest will take place on Saturday, June 3rd, from 12pm-5pm. Experience what it would be like to walk [...]
Pride Events Around the Neighborhood – Let’s Celebrate
The first day of June signals the start of Pride Month. All month long, there are opportunities around the city (and beyond) to show off [...]
Celebrating the Neighborhood: Dorchester Day Parade
Here are 5 Things To Know About the Dorchester Day Parade Start & Finish: The parade starts at 1:00 p.m. in Lower Mills at the [...]
View Boston is Scheduled to Open June 15th
View from the Top View Boston is set to officially open on June 15th as a three-story observatory, restaurant, cocktail bar, and virtual tour guide. It’s [...]
On This Day In 1964 in Dorchester: Bellflower Street Conflagration
On Monday, we saw this post on Twitter via Boston City Archives: Over 30 homes were damaged or destroyed by the fire, primarily on Bellflower [...]
Learn the History of Enoch Train – A Dot Resident Who Ran The Most Successful Line of Sailing Ships between Boston and Liverpool
The Dorchester Historical Society will host a special event on Sunday to discuss the book, "Transatlantic Train: The Untold Story of the Boston Merchant Who [...]
Dorchester History Lesson: Dorchester Day Parade
The Dorchester Day Parade is on June 4th! So what exactly is the parade celebrating? What exactly is Dorchester Day (aka Dot Day)? Let’s find [...]
Mother’s Day Roundup – Brunch, Flowers, Gifts + More
Mother’s Day is May 14th Whether you’re buying for your mom, a mom-to-be, your sister, or a friend, here are some gift ideas from local [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Opening of Outdoor Performance Venue and Beer Garden On Boston Common on May 4th
Transformed community space on the country’s first public park designed to reimagine open space activation and downtown revitalization BOSTON – Tuesday, May 2, 2023 – [...]
Playoff Hub – Now Open For Playoff Season!
Playoff Fever! The Celtics are up 3-1 against the Atlantic Hawks in the first round of playoffs. Game five takes place on Tuesday at the TD [...]
Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours
Coffee and Conversation - Dorchester's Coffee Hour will take place on Friday, May 12 at Doherty-Gibson Playground (Town Field) 1545 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester. See press release [...]
Celebrate Earth Day
April 22nd is Earth Day and there are plenty of simple ways that you can celebrate right here in the neighborhood! Pro-pollination Planting Without pollinations, [...]
History Lesson: Patriots’ Day
The third Monday in April is a special day in Massachusetts. It's Marathon Monday and it's Patriots’ Day. What exactly is Patriots’ Day? Well, I’m glad [...]
City of Boston Credit Union Hosting Children’s Book Drive to Honor 10th Anniversary of Marathon Bombing and One Boston Day
BOOK DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT ANY CITY OF BOSTON CREDIT UNION BRANCH BOSTON, MA –The City of Boston Credit Union (CBCU) is hosting a children’s book [...]
Get Outside!
Dorchester is Boston’s largest neighborhood, so there are plenty of ways to get outside to enjoy this beautiful weather! We’ve rounded up our favorite places and [...]
Easter in the Neighborhood: A Roundup
From Easter candy to brunch, Mass + more, here’s our Easter roundup for you! Check back as this list will be updated as info. becomes [...]