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Hair Seaport now open at The Superette
February 27, 2023 – Boston, MA – Hair Seaport, an exciting new salon concept, is now open at Seaport’s newest retail and dining destination, The [...]
History Lesson: First Female Officers Joined the BPD back in 1921
In honor of National Women’s History Month, we remember these bold and brave women of the BPD! Over 100 years ago, five women joined the Boston [...]
The Oldest House in Boston is in Dorchester – a History Lesson on the Blake House
They don't make 'em like they used to. The James Blake House is nestled in Richardson Park on Columbia Road - near the Giant Pear [...]
St. Patrick’s Celebrations in the Neighborhood
When Irish Eyes are Smiling Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! So put on your green and head out to these Dorchester businesses! Check [...]
It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas: ChalkBOS
If you’ve ventured into the neighborhood recently and spied beautiful holiday creations on Southie store-fronts, it’s most likely the work of artist Joan Aylward aka ChalkBOS. [...]
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree: Christmas Tree For Me
Christmas Delivered….safely With a click of a mouse, you could have a beautiful, fresh Christmas tree delivered right to your door then setup in minutes.  Christmas Tree [...]
Holiday shopping tips from a small business owner in 2020
Written by Heather Higgins Yunger – owner of Top Shelf Cookies opening first brick + mortar store in Adams Village. 2020 has been….exhausting But one awesome [...]
Here’s hoping there’s a baby owl in the City of Boston’s Christmas tree
It’s the little things that bring us joy….like finding a baby owl in a Christmas tree. A tiny owl was found in a Christmas Tree [...]
Donnie Wahlberg and the big tip!
Looks like Donnie was raised right Dorchester native, New Kids on the Block member and actor Donnie Wahlberg surprised the staff at Marshland Restaurant and [...]
Let’s Talk Turkey: Wild Turkey Fun Facts
You’ve seen the lovable scamps strutting around town, perched on a car, or terrorizing the neighborhood children.  We’re talking about the Dorchester Turkeys!  Yes, we know.  How odd?  Why [...]
Today is Veterans Day!
Thank you Veterans! Originally known as Armistice Day to honor the living veterans of World War 1, Veterans Day has transformed into a holiday that [...]
John King – Election Coverage Rock Star
Dorchester's Own Whether you voted for Biden or Trump, you have to admit John King is an election-map master! The CNN anchor and chief national [...]
Virtual MR8K
Register to Run The Martin Richard Foundation, in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation, is proud to announce the 3rd annual MR8K Virtual! The third [...]
Heather’s 10 Favorite Non-Horror Halloween Movies
Hi!  I love spooky, scary Hallooweenie stuff, but I hate horror movies!  I know horror movies are cool and hip and really having a moment but they’re [...]
BGCD launch back to school support!
Learning Clusters Offer Community Based Educational Collaboration for those Most in Need Dorchester, MA- As children prepare to re-enter school this fall, both in person [...]
Some helpful tips from the BPD to prevent bicycle theft
From BPD News BPD Public Safety Reminder: With more bikes out and about as we approach this fall season, there are greater opportunities for thefts [...]