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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 [...]
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 [...]
Caught Somewhere Else – Ravenstone Gifts – take a field trip!
Welcome to Caught Somewhere Else, a soon-to-be regular feature where we share a favorite destination that’s not in one of the neighborhoods we cover (well, [...]
Two Dorchester Projects Will Receive Boston Preservation Alliance Preservation Achievement Awards
On October 16th, the 35th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards from the Boston Preservation Alliance will take place at the Huntington Theater! Two Dorchester projects will [...]
Open Streets – Sunday in Dorchester
The great outdoors Enjoy open streets on Sunday, September 17th from 10am-3:30pm. Open Streets Boston is a collection of free, family-friendly events. During these events, the [...]
Make A Wish Candle at Triple Decker Candle Co. – Celebrating 40 years of Make a Wish
Triple Decker Candle Co. wants you to help them celebrate 40 years of Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, creating life-changing wishes for children with critical [...]
A Walk with Amal
A little girl on a BIG journey Don’t be alarmed if you see a 12-foot-tall puppet in the neighborhood. It’s just Little Amal! Little Amal is a [...]
Martin Richard Foundation Announces 6th Annual MR8K Registration Opens
Be One of 1,200 runners to Join Boston’s Team on Sunday, October 15th For a Special 8K Running through Martin’s Park and Boston’s Seaport District [...]