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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 [...]
History Lesson: Labor Day
Since we get a long weekend to celebrate Labor Day, we thought we do a quick history lesson on how this holiday came to be! On [...]
Fun in the Sun: Over 250 kids enjoyed Dorchester’s BeachFest on Malibu Beach
On Wednesday, August 10th, over 250 kids arrived on Malibu Beach in Dorchester for the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester's BeachFest, made possible through [...]
Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon Returns This Weekend
After having to postpone due to a heatwave, Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon will be back in town this weekend with a special addition – Kids [...]
Mindful Mondays – Free Bluebike Adventure Pass on Mondays in August
In recognition of National Wellness Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) is sponsoring free Bluebikes Adventure Passes each Monday in August, beginning August 1, [...]
Boston Seafood Festival Returns
This special event helps raise funds for local charity – the Boston Fisheries Foundation Celebrate the 9th Annual Boston Seafood Festival on Sunday, August 7 at the historic [...]
The Legend of the Lady in Black
Gather ’round and let us tell you the tale – a ghost story, if you will – of the Legend of the Lady in Black. [...]
Boston History Lesson: Vendome Fire – Greatest loss of life in the history of the BFD
50 Years Later The Hotel Vendome was built as a luxury hotel in 1871 at 160 Commonwealth Ave. In 1972, a large renovation to the [...]
Boston History Lesson: Battle of Bunker Hill
Happy June, Southie! I hope you are taking advantage of this beautiful spring and all that our neighborhood has to offer: Beaches! Restaurants! Parks! Museums! [...]
Memorial Day: Honor & Remember
Memorial Day is a national holiday and a day of remembrance of those who have died while serving our country in the armed forces. Originally [...]
Dorchester Shoutout: Conor Olson
Way to go! Earlier this week, Dorchester resident and Dorchester Youth Hockey player, Conor Olson received his last dose of chemo at the Dana Farber/Jimmy [...]
Wizard of Oz – Watch it on the big screen again + the Boston Connection
In honor of what would have been Judy Garland's 100th Birthday, you can see the Wizard of Oz on the big screen for two days [...]
Dorchfest – Listen to the Music
The pandemic brought a lot of isolation and time inside of our homes. Now, it’s time for us all to step outside and open our [...]