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Happy Birthday, Little Joe! The silverback turns 32!
Franklin Park Zoo’s silverback gorilla is a year older, and today, the public got to celebrate Little Joe! In honor of his 32nd birthday, guests [...]
Hockey Takes Over City Hall Plaza: Free 4 Nations Face-Off Fan Fest Hits Boston
City Hall Plaza is turning into a hockey lover’s paradise this weekend with a FREE three-day 4 Nations Face-Off Fan Village! To celebrate the international tournament hitting Boston, [...]
Trudging the Road of Happy Destiny: The Life and Legacy of Peter O’Malley (Alive & Well)
Written by Joseph O'Malley If you know Peter O’Malley, you’ve likely seen a man who knows how to keep moving, whether it’s running marathons, working [...]
Snowy Owl Season – Where to see Winter’s Coolest Visitors
If you’ve ever spotted a stunning white owl perched along the shore or in an open field, you’re not imagining things—snowy owls are real, and [...]
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 [...]
Dorchester ultramarathon runner taps into determination, family and faith to go the distance
For most people, the idea of running a marathon is something they dismiss as a crazy idea or admire from a cheering section alongside the [...]
Phillips Candy House – a local tradition since 1925
In celebration of National Candy Day, we thought we'd highlight Phillips Chocolates, a legendary candy shop located on Morrissey Blvd in Dorchester! History Lesson Let's [...]