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Bird is the Word – Let’s do some birdwatching in the neighborhood!
Nothing thrills me more than hearing a cardinal out my window. Its cheerful singing draws me to the window to look around and spot the red bird [...]
Mayor Wu Announces the Launch of Dear Summer Mix Tape
BOSTON - Monday, July 17, 2023 - Building on the City’s commitment to a safe, healthy, joyful summer and empowering local artists, Mayor Michelle Wu [...]
It’s Electric: Franklin Park Zoo Debuts New Shuttle
Seasonal shuttle service enhances access from Forest Hills MBTA Boston, Mass.; July 12, 2023: Zoo New England is excited to announce a brand-new, complimentary, electric shuttle [...]
Heading to the Esplanade? Read this first!
If you are one of those “adventurous” types that like to wait for hours on a blanket until dusk to listen to the Boston Pops [...]
Tips for Being a Better Dog Owner
Dorchester loves their dogs - so let's do better! As a dog owner, we all like to think we are responsible but judging by the [...]
Hair Seaport now open at The Superette
February 27, 2023 – Boston, MA – Hair Seaport, an exciting new salon concept, is now open at Seaport’s newest retail and dining destination, The [...]
History Lesson: First Female Officers Joined the BPD back in 1921
In honor of National Women’s History Month, we remember these bold and brave women of the BPD! Over 100 years ago, five women joined the Boston [...]
The Oldest House in Boston is in Dorchester – a History Lesson on the Blake House
They don't make 'em like they used to. The James Blake House is nestled in Richardson Park on Columbia Road - near the Giant Pear [...]
St. Patrick’s Celebrations in the Neighborhood
When Irish Eyes are Smiling Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! So put on your green and head out to these Dorchester businesses! Check [...]
History Lesson: Lucy Stone
Here at Caught In Dot, we discovered that the popular Dorchester tavern Lucy’s American Tavern was named in honor of famed suffragette Lucy Stone. Who [...]
History Lesson: Crispus Attucks + the Boston Massacre
Recently, the City of Boston announced that March 5 would commemorate the life of the first hero of the American Revolution - Crispus Attucks. So [...]
History Lesson: Why is Savin Hill called Savin Hill?
If you’ve spent any time on the MBTA’s Red Line (Savin Hill Station was first opened in 1845 as a commuter rail station!) or if [...]
Comedian Sue Costello with Mark Riley at Florian Hall on Saturday
Dorchester native Sue Costello (and MSJA Class of ’86 – go Mounties!) is in town to perform at Florian Hall on Saturday night at 7:30pm. [...]
5 Lessons I Learned From Working at Ashmont Grill for Almost 20 Years
Written by Tara O'Riordan Working at the Ashmont Grill* for the last 18 years has been the journey of a lifetime. I couldn't possibly put [...]
City Bird Watching Guide
Nothing thrills me more than hearing a cardinal out my window. Its cheerful singing draws me to the window to look around and spot the red bird [...]
Old School Dorchester: Blizzard ’78
45 years ago on February 6th, the Blizzard of 1978 dropped 27.1 inches of snow on Boston. In addition to the snow, there was a [...]