FEATURES
Two Historic Homes in Dorchester Will be Open for Tours on Sunday
Calling all history buffs! On Sunday, from 11am-3pm, not one but two historic homes will be open for tours - the William Clapp House and [...]
Remembering 9/11 – 25 Years Later
It’s been 25 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. Here are some ways to honor and remember. Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Events The [...]
New Mural Brightens Up Neponset Avenue
There's a colorful new addition to Neponset Avenue! McGonagle's recently unveiled a new mural celebrating the Dorchester neighborhood and the landmarks that make it so [...]
Ready, Set, Row! Beach Sprints Return to Carson Beach This Weekend
There’s something exciting happening on the beach this weekend! The Head Of The Charles Boston Beach Sprints return to Carson Beach from Friday, July 24, [...]
Fourth of July + Boston 250 Celebrations in and around the Neighborhood
The Fourth of July is on Saturday, and celebrations are taking place all week long! We’ve rounded up everything from fireworks to special events just [...]
A Love Letter to the Tartan Army – Here’s what we learned from their visit.
Dear Tartan Army, We’re already missing you. Just a week before the World Cup kicked off, Boston felt a little sleepy. Sure, we knew the [...]
The Duke of Dorchester, Pete Doherty has passed away at the age of 83.
Dorchester native Pete Doherty wrestled for the WWF (now WWE) as the Duke of Dorchester for over twenty years. Known for his blond hair, missing [...]
History Lesson: Juneteenth
Today we are going to learn about our newest Federal Holiday: Juneteenth! If you are asking yourself, “But isn’t Juneteenth already a holiday in Massachusetts?” [...]
FIFA World Cup 2026 in Boston: Your Guide to All the Action
The FIFA World Cup is coming to Boston (well…Foxboro), and whether you’re lucky enough to have tickets to a match or plan on watching here [...]
Celebrating the Neighborhood: Dorchester Day Parade
Start & Finish The parade starts at 1:00 p.m. in Lower Mills at the corner of Washington Street & Dorchester Avenue and travels along Dorchester [...]
Dorchester History Lesson: Dorchester Day Parade
The Dorchester Day Parade is on June 7th! So, what exactly is the parade celebrating? What exactly is Dorchester Day (aka Dot Day)? Let’s find [...]
5 Things to Expect at Dorchfest 2026
Dorchfest will take place on Saturday, June 6th, from 1 pm-6 pm. Experience what it would be like to walk through a real-life shuffled Spotify [...]
Move over, Southie, Dot has a Sunday Funday destination of its own, Dot Fun Day
A marketplace of makers, designers, artists, caretakers, drinkers, doers, and dreamers A new summer tradition is coming to Dorchester! Dot Fun Day, a new open-air [...]
Bird Hike with Nature Man Mike at Franklin Park on Saturday
Calling all birdwatchers! Looking for a weekend adventure that mixes hiking, birdwatching, and a little local exploration? The Franklin Park Coalition has you covered with [...]
Guide to Memorial Day Weekend in the Neighborhood
Memorial Day is a national holiday and a day of remembrance for those who have died while serving in the armed forces of our country. [...]
Side by Side: Reflections on community, service, and the everyday choices that shape Dorchester and Greater Boston
You can usually tell first responders like you when they start insulting you. Honestly, that seems to be true across most of Dorchester. The humor [...]