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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 [...]
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 [...]
USS Constitution Turnaround on Saturday
September 11th Turnaround The USS Constitution will make a turnaround on Saturday, September 11th at 12:30pm complete with a 21-gun salute at Castle Island! We [...]
Election Roundup: Preliminary Election + Early Voting
Happy September! You know what that means, right? Back to school season, pumpkin spice everything and in 2021, the Boston Preliminary Election! This election, which [...]
The Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon Returns
After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Boston Triathlon is back! On August 28-29, the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon returns to DCR Carson Beach, [...]
World Champion Boston Breakdancer Celebrates Competition, Anniversary, and Community
B-boy El Niño (Alex Diaz) is a world champion breaker (that’s a breakdancer to those not in the know). El Niño’s been breaking since he [...]
Shea Flaherty: Toohig State of Mind- a new EP
Rising Star 18-year-old Shea Flaherty from Dorchester (with Southie ties) has only been rapping for about a year.  But recently he decided to make it next [...]
Sad Chicken Wings at Laugh Boston get a big response
Sometimes disappointing chicken wings aren’t funny at all. When you’re sitting in the audience of a comedy club like Laugh Boston – you expect to have a [...]
Election Roundup: Mayoral endorsements, ballot order, + voting by mail
August is upon us and that means only one more full calendar month before the Preliminary Election! Campaign fundraising teams are shifting into high gear; [...]
Election Roundup: Ballot Positioning Drawing
Hello, Southie & Dot! If you are following Boston’s Election Season super closely, you will know that tomorrow is a big day for our candidates. [...]