Start planning your winter day trips and weekend excursions and skip the driving!  In order to boost weekend ridership on the commuter rail, the MBTA and its operating partner for Commuter Rail, Keolis Commuter Services, announced the special $10 Commuter Rail weekend fare pilot will resume on Saturday, January 5. This special weekend fare is available from the first train on ... Keep Reading

Keep the kiddies entertained this holiday season with some fun filled events at Franklin Park Zoo and the Stone Zoo! December School Vacation Week at Franklin Park Zoo December 26 - 29, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lots of fun winter-themed activities, crafts, zookeeper encounters and much more for you to explore! Schedule of Activities: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Arts & ... Keep Reading

Here is a Christmas Mass schedule for Dorchester.  After all, Jesus is the reason for the season! Christmas Eve -Monday, December 24th First Parish - 5pm St Brendan’s 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM St Ann’s 4:00 PM 10PM St. Greg’s 4:00pm, 6pm St. Peter 6:00pm, 9:00pm (Portuguese) St. Teresa of Calcutta 4pm 6:00pm St. Ambrose 5:00pm English St. Ambrose 7:30pm Vietnamese St. ... Keep Reading

UMass Boston is looking for  nominations for the Robert H. Quinn Community Service Award, an annual recognition from the school to a member of the community whose contributions have improved the quality of life significantly in the neighborhoods and communities of Boston. This award is named after the former Massachusetts attorney general who pushed legislation that helped ... Keep Reading

'Tis the Season! On Wednesday, December 19th from 5-9pm, The Barking Crab presents the second annual Jingle & Mingle event to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester. This seasonal soiree will transform The Crabby Lounge into a winter wonderland complete with creative ice sculptures, festive décor and a sleigh full of holiday surprises (including photos with ... Keep Reading