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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 [...]
Naked Again: The Story of John Murray and his proclivity for being naked in Dorchester
Local writer Emily Sweeney shared with us this gem of a tale from the street of Dorchester in 1905. Evidently, 34-year-old John Murray made the [...]
Lopez the Florist – 100 years in business – 60 years in Dot
Congratulations! Let's hear it for Lopez the Florist! Anyone who owns a small business knows how challenging it can be, so when a local business [...]
Triple Decker Candle Co: Clapp’s Favorite Pear
We love this! Triple Decker Candle Co. has collaborated with the Dorchester Historical Society to create a new scent perfect for all you history lovers! [...]
National Acts of Kindness Day
As my nana used to say, it’s nice to be nice! Today is National Acts of Kindness Day so why not do a good deed by [...]
Valentine’s Day in the Neighborhood
From gift ideas to dinner inspiration and Galentine's events, it’s all right here in our Valentine’s Day Roundup! Make sure to check back as we [...]
Even Lego is getting in on the space saver action
Cutest space saver ever In true Boston fashion, LEGOLAND Discovery Center had to clear its own mini parking spot using their own mini space saver [...]
Above + Beyond: Jordan Russell
Lending a Helping Hand It's easy to get swept up in the hectic energy of the holiday season. Gifts to buy, trees to decorate, friends [...]
Great News! The new phone book is here!
How is this still a thing? Yesterday, I walked out my front door and discovered sitting on my stoop, a plastic bag containing two new [...]
Dorchester History Lesson: Baker Chocolate Factory
If you love chocolate you might be interested to know there was a time it would have been produced right here in the Lower Mills [...]
Boston History Lesson: The Great Boston Fire of 1872
Way back in 1872, a terrible fire destroyed 776 buildings across 65 acres of land in Boston on November 9th and 10th. The fire started [...]
Caught in Dot: Bald Eagle
Now here's something you don't see everyday in Dorchester A bald eagle was spotted in Neponset on Friday morning. Yes, it's a little unusual to [...]
Total Wine uses deceptive tactics for Boston Online Petition in attempt gain South Bay Alcohol License
Alcohol Superstore Found to be soliciting Non-Boston Residents for Boston Community Process Total Wine, in its bid to present Boston community support for its proposed [...]