FEATURES
Turkeys are thriving– rebirth of the wild turkey has the population on the rise. Here are some helpful tips on dealing with our feathered friends.
What was once a rare sight in the neighborhood is now no big deal to see an urban turkey or turkeys walking down our street, [...]
History Lesson – Cocoanut Grove Fire
Over 80 years ago, the deadliest nightclub fire in US history took place in Boston. Four hundred ninety-two people were killed in 15 minutes by [...]
Dorchester History Lesson: Abandoned Bear Cages of Franklin Park
It's that time of year! It's getting dark out earlier, leaves are falling, and scary movies are popping up on Netflix... Halloween is here! One [...]
Explore Dorchester North Burying Ground’s Haunted History, Post Tour Snacks + Spooky Cocktails at Comfort Kitchen
Cue the eery music and fog machine. Ever wonder what stories and tales lurk beyond the gates of Dorchester North Burying Ground? Now is your [...]
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 [...]
Catching the state’s next basketball stars at Moakley Park
A few days ago, I saw an Instagram post about the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League (BNBL) and its full week of evening playoff hoops at Moakley [...]
15 years later, a look back at the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon at Carson Beach/Day Blvd
Since 2009, athletes from all over the world have come to South Boston to compete in the Boston Triathlon. The swim course starts and finishes [...]
5 Reasons You Should Be Living at Dot Block
Picture yourself here! Dorchester offers a living experience like no other. It’s a chance encounter on an evening stroll with an artist on a stoop. [...]
Take A Hike – 27 Miles through Boston
Connecting 17 Boston neighborhoods from the Neponset River Reservation to Bunker Hill Monument, the Walking City Trail is a 27-mile hiking path through some of [...]
Bird is the Word – Let’s do some birdwatching in the neighborhood!
Nothing thrills me more than hearing a cardinal out my window. Its cheerful singing draws me to the window to look around and spot the red bird [...]
Mayor Wu Announces the Launch of Dear Summer Mix Tape
BOSTON - Monday, July 17, 2023 - Building on the City’s commitment to a safe, healthy, joyful summer and empowering local artists, Mayor Michelle Wu [...]