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A Guide to Celebrating the Lunar New Year
Here are some ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in and around the neighborhood! It’s the year of the snake! Chinese New Year Parade [...]
Think You’ve Got What It Takes to Be Mayor of Dorchester?
It’s that time of year again, Dorchester! The race for the honorary title of Mayor of Dorchester is officially on, and it’s all for a [...]
Why Boston is the Best City – Take that, The Onion
How dare you, The Onion! Making fun of our city of Boston based on the size and perception of its residents living in a live-action simulation [...]
The ABCD Toy Drive: Give Toys and Smiles to a Child in Need This Holiday Season
Call to Action! After receiving over 6,500 requests this year and no donations so far, ABCD is looking for help. Most toys will do, but [...]
Take a Hike – Start of 2024 with a First Hike
Kick off the new year with fresh air and exercise by joining a state park guided hike on Jan. 1, 2024. The Massachusetts First Day Hikes [...]
History Lesson On First Night
Every year on New Year’s Eve, dozens of cities across the country and globe throw “First Night” celebrations, commemorating the art and culture of their [...]
Remembering Bailey’s Ice Cream Shop
When I was kid, going to Bailey’s Ice Cream Shop was always a special treat. I remember going after visiting the Enchanted Village at Jordan Marsh [...]
Aint No Part like a Boston Tea Party – 250 Years Later
Huzzah! Get ready to celebrate! It’s the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party! On December 16, 1773, a bunch of colonists who had it [...]
A little history on The Pierce Building in Upham’s Corner
Via the Boston Preservation Alliance Way back in 1895, the S.B. Pierce Building was built and named for Samuel Bowen Pierce, who sold crockery and [...]
Neighborhood Spotlight: The Local Hand
For as long as she can remember, Michaela Flatley’s big-picture dream was opening up a space where local artists and the community could support each [...]
Stitching Together Stories – The Senior Quilting Group at Codman Square Library
Nestled within the heart of Codman Square, a remarkable and diverse community of seniors at the Boston Public Library's Codman Square Branch is weaving more [...]
Let’s Go Skating: Devine Rink
Lace 'em up! Looking for a fun way to keep the kids entertained? Lace up the skates and hit the ice. The Devine Rink is now [...]
Thanksgiving TV: Heather’s Favorite Episodes
Thanksgiving might be my fave individual holiday. It’s family, friends, the unofficial start to the holiday season, and I get to eat till I explode. [...]
Guide to Thanksgiving in Dorchester
Get your stretchy pants ready. It’s almost Thanksgiving! We’ve rounded up some fun ways to celebrate the holiday right here in Dorchester. So whether you’re [...]
World Kindness Day – Simple acts of kindness in the neighborhood
As my nana used to say, it’s nice to be nice! Today is World Kindness Day, so why not do a good deed by performing a [...]
Floral creation by Dorchester’s Market Studio – First Place at Fleurs de Villes
This past weekend, Fleurs de Villes, a one-of-a-kind international floral show, made a stop in Boston. A “celebration of global destinations,” the exhibition at the [...]
