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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 [...]
Valentine’s Day in the Neighborhood
From gift ideas to dinner inspiration and Galentine's events, it’s all right here in our Valentine’s Day Roundup! Make sure to check back as we [...]
Even Lego is getting in on the space saver action
Cutest space saver ever In true Boston fashion, LEGOLAND Discovery Center had to clear its own mini parking spot using their own mini space saver [...]
Above + Beyond: Jordan Russell
Lending a Helping Hand It's easy to get swept up in the hectic energy of the holiday season. Gifts to buy, trees to decorate, friends [...]
Great News! The new phone book is here!
How is this still a thing? Yesterday, I walked out my front door and discovered sitting on my stoop, a plastic bag containing two new [...]
Dorchester History Lesson: Baker Chocolate Factory
If you love chocolate you might be interested to know there was a time it would have been produced right here in the Lower Mills [...]
Boston History Lesson: The Great Boston Fire of 1872
Way back in 1872, a terrible fire destroyed 776 buildings across 65 acres of land in Boston on November 9th and 10th. The fire started [...]
Caught in Dot: Bald Eagle
Now here's something you don't see everyday in Dorchester A bald eagle was spotted in Neponset on Friday morning. Yes, it's a little unusual to [...]
Total Wine uses deceptive tactics for Boston Online Petition in attempt gain South Bay Alcohol License
Alcohol Superstore Found to be soliciting Non-Boston Residents for Boston Community Process Total Wine, in its bid to present Boston community support for its proposed [...]
The Proposed Total Wine In South Bay Shopping Center Does Not Meet Public Need Nor Serve the Public Good
A proposed Total Wine Alcohol Superstore has stirred concern in neighborhoods across the city of Boston as details of the 20,000+ sq. foot complex in the South [...]
Deadline to Register to Vote is Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 8pm
Be informed. Get involved. Vote. The General Election for Mayor of Boston and City Council is on Tuesday, November 2nd. The last day to register to vote [...]
Bring on Divorce Parties!
Maybe it’s just I’m at that age, or maybe all the algorithms have caught on that I’m a bitter middle-aged spinster with no prospects who [...]
Election Roundup: Bring on the General Election
We made it! The Boston Preliminary* Election is over! We now know who the candidates will be on November 2nd’s ballot! Our top two vote [...]
