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Guide to Boston Calling
It’s here! Boston Calling, the wildly popular three-day music festival at Harvard’s Athletic Complex kicks off Friday! Here’s a quick guide to keep you in the [...]
Lucas’ Affordable Slushiez in Dorchester – Go get one!
With warmer tempers on the rise, one Dorchester resident with an entrepreneurial spirit will be selling his soon-to-be-famous "affordable slushiez!" Just .50 cents per scoop! [...]
Mother’s Day Walk for Peace a big success!
Way to go! Thousands or participants gathered at Town Field Park to take part in the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace on Sunday. The annual [...]
Pierogis, Polka + Polish Culture and History – Polish Fest 2024
Enjoy a day of culture, fun, food, drink, music + more! On Sunday, May 19th, from 12-6pm, the Polish American Citizens Club, and the Polish American Heritage and [...]
Easter in the Neighborhood: A Roundup
From Easter candy to brunch, Mass + more, here’s our Easter roundup for you! Check back as this list will be updated as info. becomes [...]
Dorchester: Let’s Keep it Clean
Dorchester PSA It’s become very clear that Dot is dirty! The month of March is by far the dirtiest of all of the months in [...]
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 [...]
History Lesson: Lucy Stone
Here at Caught In Dot, we discovered that the popular Dorchester tavern Lucy’s American Tavern was named in honor of famed suffragette Lucy Stone. Who [...]
History Lesson: Crispus Attucks + the Boston Massacre
Recently, the City of Boston announced that March 5 would commemorate the life of the first hero of the American Revolution - Crispus Attucks. So [...]
History Lesson: Why is Savin Hill called Savin Hill?
If you’ve spent any time on the MBTA’s Red Line (Savin Hill Station was first opened in 1845 as a commuter rail station!) or if [...]
Comedian Sue Costello with Mark Riley at Florian Hall on Saturday
Dorchester native Sue Costello (and MSJA Class of ’86 – go Mounties!) is in town to perform at Florian Hall on Saturday night at 7:30pm. [...]
5 Lessons I Learned From Working at Ashmont Grill for Almost 20 Years
Written by Tara O'Riordan Working at the Ashmont Grill* for the last 18 years has been the journey of a lifetime. I couldn't possibly put [...]
City Bird Watching Guide
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 [...]
