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Take a Hike – Start of 2024 with a First Hike
Kick off the new year with fresh air and exercise by joining a state park guided hike on Jan. 1, 2024. The Massachusetts First Day Hikes [...]
History Lesson On First Night
Every year on New Year’s Eve, dozens of cities across the country and globe throw “First Night” celebrations, commemorating the art and culture of their [...]
Remembering Bailey’s Ice Cream Shop
When I was kid, going to Bailey’s Ice Cream Shop was always a special treat. I remember going after visiting the Enchanted Village at Jordan Marsh [...]
Aint No Part like a Boston Tea Party – 250 Years Later
Huzzah! Get ready to celebrate! It’s the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party! On December 16, 1773, a bunch of colonists who had it [...]
Wizard of Oz – Watch it on the big screen again + the Boston Connection
In honor of what would have been Judy Garland's 100th Birthday, you can see the Wizard of Oz on the big screen for two days [...]
Dorchfest – Listen to the Music
The pandemic brought a lot of isolation and time inside of our homes. Now, it’s time for us all to step outside and open our [...]
Polish Fest Boston – Be a part of it!
Pierogis, Polka + Polish culture and history Enjoy a day of culture, fun, food, drink, music + more! On Sunday, May 15, from 12-6pm, the Polish American Citizens [...]
Thoughts on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is tomorrow and the crunch is on. I realize that this is one of those Hallmark holidays invented for the consumer to buy [...]
Casting Call: Calling All Singles Looking for Love (but with a twist)
Frustrated with dating apps and ready for love? How about your parent or adult child? A new dating show is now casting for single parents [...]
Old School Dot: JFK/UMass Station
Waayyyy old school Back in 1928, on April 10th, a photographer captured Columbia station from Columbia Road. Today the station is known as JFK/UMass station. [...]
Naked Again: The Story of John Murray and his proclivity for being naked in Dorchester
Local writer Emily Sweeney shared with us this gem of a tale from the street of Dorchester in 1905. Evidently, 34-year-old John Murray made the [...]
Lopez the Florist – 100 years in business – 60 years in Dot
Congratulations! Let's hear it for Lopez the Florist! Anyone who owns a small business knows how challenging it can be, so when a local business [...]
Triple Decker Candle Co: Clapp’s Favorite Pear
We love this! Triple Decker Candle Co. has collaborated with the Dorchester Historical Society to create a new scent perfect for all you history lovers! [...]
National Acts of Kindness Day
As my nana used to say, it’s nice to be nice! Today is National Acts of Kindness Day so why not do a good deed by [...]
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 [...]