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Dorchester History Lesson: Dorchester Day Parade
The Dorchester Day Parade is on June 7th! So, what exactly is the parade celebrating? What exactly is Dorchester Day (aka Dot Day)? Let’s find [...]
5 Things to Expect at Dorchfest 2026
Dorchfest will take place on Saturday, June 6th, from 1 pm-6 pm. Experience what it would be like to walk through a real-life shuffled Spotify [...]
Move over, Southie, Dot has a Sunday Funday destination of its own, Dot Fun Day
A marketplace of makers, designers, artists, caretakers, drinkers, doers, and dreamers A new summer tradition is coming to Dorchester! Dot Fun Day, a new open-air [...]
Bird Hike with Nature Man Mike at Franklin Park on Saturday
Calling all birdwatchers! Looking for a weekend adventure that mixes hiking, birdwatching, and a little local exploration? The Franklin Park Coalition has you covered with [...]
Dorchester Shoutout to Coleen’s Flower Shop for Generous donation to Boys + Girls Clubs of Dorchester New England Women’s Leadership Awards Ceremony
On Thursday, hundreds gathered to celebrate the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester's New England Women’s Leadership Awards Ceremony at the Renaissance Boston Seaport Hotel. [...]
Little Miss Dorchester Contest Returns Returns in Celebration of Dot Day
Calling all future parade stars! The Little Miss & Young Miss Dorchester Contest is back as part of the beloved Dorchester Day Parade festivities—and it’s [...]
Celebrate Earth Day
April 22nd is Earth Day, and there are plenty of simple ways to celebrate right here in the neighborhood! Pro-pollination Planting Without pollination, we wouldn’t [...]
Guide to the Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon weekend in the city is filled with energy and pride! There’s a lot happening all around town, and this guide is filled with [...]
26.TRUE – a Boston Marathon Alternative with a route actually in Boston
The Boston Marathon really isn't in Boston, is it? The Boston Marathon starts in Hopkinton, then winds through suburbs like Wellesley and Newton before finally [...]
New to the Neighborhood: Surf’s Up Cannabis
A new cannabis shop has officially opened on Gallivan Boulevard. Surf’s Up Cannabis is now up and running, offering a range of products including flower, [...]
How Nature Man Mike Turned a Blink-and-You-Miss-It Sighting Into a Boston Birding Obsession
It was just another morning at the Arnold Arboretum, a botanical public park in Jamaica Plain that is home to over 15,000 types of plants. [...]
Sign of Spring – Codman Square BPL Seed Library
In celebration of spring, the Codman Square Public Library is featuring a Seed Library! Located by the adult section, alongside the Therapy Cards, the card [...]
Side by Side: Where the quiet choices shape the character of a neighborhood
Written by Danielle Milner, President and CEO, Boston Firefighters Credit Union Snow in Boston feels different. In Dorchester, it gathers along triple-deckers and narrow residential [...]
Red Bull Heavy Metal Boston Finals Set for February 21st at City Hall Plaza
BOSTON, MA – February 12, 2026 – Red Bull Heavy Metal returns to Boston City Hall Plaza next Saturday, February 21 (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM), [...]
Love is in the Air – Valentine’s Day in the Neighborhood
From gift ideas to dinner inspiration, it’s all right here in our Valentine’s Day Roundup! Make sure to check back, as we will be updating! [...]
Boston History Lesson: Great Molasses Flood
Around lunchtime on January 15, 1919, a 50-foot-tall molasses tank ruptured and spilled out onto the streets of the North End. According to History.com, more [...]