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Pride Events Around the Neighborhood – Let’s Celebrate
The first day of June signals the start of Pride Month. All month long, there are opportunities around the city (and beyond) to show off [...]
View Boston is Scheduled to Open June 15th
View from the Top View Boston is set to officially open on June 15th as a three-story observatory, restaurant, cocktail bar, and virtual tour guide. It’s [...]
On This Day In 1964 in Dorchester: Bellflower Street Conflagration
On Monday, we saw this post on Twitter via Boston City Archives: Over 30 homes were damaged or destroyed by the fire, primarily on Bellflower [...]
Learn the History of Enoch Train – A Dot Resident Who Ran The Most Successful Line of Sailing Ships between Boston and Liverpool
The Dorchester Historical Society will host a special event on Sunday to discuss the book, "Transatlantic Train: The Untold Story of the Boston Merchant Who [...]
Easter Roundup in the Neighborhood
From Easter candy to meals to enjoy at home, here’s our Easter roundup for you! Candy, Cookies + Treats Head to Phillips Chocolates to stock up on [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in the Neighborhood
These local businesses are getting into the St. Patrick's Day spirit! From food + drink specials to apparel and more! Lucy’s American Tavern Lucy’s is [...]
Get Outside!
Dorchester is Boston’s largest neighborhood so there are plenty of ways to get outside in the beautiful weather!  We’ve rounded up our favorite places and activities [...]
Play The Game: Money Experience via City of Boston Credit Union
Written by Coleman Nee City of Boston Credit Union is member-owned, meaning we all share ownership of the institution as equals! Because we’re a Credit [...]
Light it Up: Glowing Bridges are lighting up the Emerald Necklace
Go for a walk In an effort to help Boston residents enjoy parks in the winter, Lights in the Necklace has officially launched through March [...]
Cocktails for Conservation – Zoo New England!
Join Zoo New England for a virtual happy hour series, where you’ll hear from Zoo experts and learn more about the passion, care and commitment [...]
Get Schooled: Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School
Hello Dorchester! Did you know that Dorchester is home to twenty-five of Boston’s Public Schools? Many of these schools are all named after real people [...]
Valentine’s Day in the Neighborhood
Valentine’s Day 2021 We’ve rounded up some ideas to deliver some socially distanced love this Valentine’s Day! Celebrate the loved ones in your life by [...]
The Power of Music: Caregiver at Standish Village helps resident reconnect with her past
When a person has dementia, often caregivers try to reconnect patients with their past. "People with dementia - in most cases - retain their memory [...]
Dorchester History Lesson: Frederick Childe Hassam
Welcome to 2021, Caught In Dot readers! A year filled with, hopefully, much positive change. One room which has undergone drastic changes this week -- [...]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his connection to Boston
Did you know that before Martin Luther King became an iconic civil rights leader, he was a graduate student at Boston University in the early [...]
Dorchester Community Fridge: “Take What You Need, Leave What You Can”
Update: The fridge could use a little love via donations. To volunteer to bring items to fill the fridge – fill out this form here! [...]