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A little history on The Pierce Building in Upham’s Corner
Via the Boston Preservation Alliance Way back in 1895, the S.B. Pierce Building was built and named for Samuel Bowen Pierce, who sold crockery and [...]
Neighborhood Spotlight: The Local Hand
For as long as she can remember, Michaela Flatley’s big-picture dream was opening up a space where local artists and the community could support each [...]
Stitching Together Stories – The Senior Quilting Group at Codman Square Library
Nestled within the heart of Codman Square, a remarkable and diverse community of seniors at the Boston Public Library's Codman Square Branch is weaving more [...]
Let’s Go Skating: Devine Rink
Lace 'em up! Looking for a fun way to keep the kids entertained? Lace up the skates and hit the ice.  The Devine Rink is now [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]