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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 [...]
City Of Boston to Host 5th Annual Ship Lighting at Martin’s Park on November 29th
Boston’s newest holiday tradition will be held on Saturday, November 29, from 4-6 p.m. in Martin’s Park at the Smith Family Waterfront. Located in the Seaport District and Fort [...]
Leeward Men’s Clinic Encourages Putting Mental Health First
Men - be honest. How much do depression, anxiety, trauma, or anger interfere with your life? What would your relationships, work, social life, etc, look [...]
History Lesson: A Tree for Boston
Do you know why Boston receives a tree every year from Nova Scotia? Well, gather around, and let me tell you the story of the [...]
Boston History Lesson: Vendome Fire – Greatest loss of life in the history of the BFD
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 [...]
Dorchester Open Studios’ Ananda Toulon opens up about the grind of freelance artistry
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 [...]
Father’s Day Gift Guide – Dorchester
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 [...]
Boston Children’s Chorus to Host Largest Big Sing Event Ever with 700 Young Singers Across Boston
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 [...]
Charlie Santangelo: A Hometown Hero Leading the Way at the 2025 Dorchester Day Parade
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 [...]
Dorchester Pianist Rekindles Love of Performing at Standish Village
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 [...]
Quack, Quack! Duckling Day Returns to Boston Common This Sunday – Be a Part of It!
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 [...]
Boston Harbor Islands Free Ferry Weekend Is Coming 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 [...]
City on the Hills Trail: Section 5 – From Dot to Southie
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 [...]
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday!
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 [...]
Save the Date: Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour in Dorchester
BOSTON – Friday, April 11, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the dates and [...]
Playtime starts now: Introducing Clover Clubhouse in South Boston
Hot coffee, healthy snacks and happy kids. What else could a parent want? Soon enough, they will be the ones asking their kids if they [...]