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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 [...]
#GaeilBhoston – a new series about Boston Irish
While you're staying at home, here’s another series to watch – especially if you like history! Irish journalist Seán Mac an tSÃthigh travels to Boston [...]
Phillip’s Candy House – curbside pick up
With the COVID-19 crisis weighing heavily on the world, Easter Sunday is probably the furthest thing from your mind but it’s coming up on April [...]
Don’t be a Typhoid Mary!
Hey you, yeah you, reading this, don’t be a Typhoid Mary!  What’s that you say? You don’t know the story of Typhoid Mary?  Well gather round, children, [...]
Applause Please: #ClapBecauseWeCare
South Boston resident – Corey Dinopoulos wants you to clap.  On Friday at 7pm, open your windows and clap and cheer for all our COVID-19 front line workers! #ClapBecauseWe [...]
City Councilor-at-Large Michelle Wu offers a Stay at Home Challenge
City Councilor-at-Large Michelle Wu wants you to stay home this week! “This week we’re also creating space to connect across shared activities with a Week [...]
Comfort TV to Watch during Stressful Times
Back on March 13th, I wrote my picks of what to watch during social distancing, and quite frankly it was a different world.  I cheekily suggested watching ER, [...]
Photo of the Day: Return of Savin Hill Swans
Swimming peacefully in the ocean We're taking this as a good sign - the Savin Hill Swans were spotted on Wednesday swimming with the rainbow [...]
Don’t Stand So Close To Me: Social Distancing Guidelines/Etiquette during a Stay at Home Advisory
Last Tuesday, Governor Charlie Baker extended the stay at home advisory through May 4th. What does that mean? Basically, Baker is urging people to stay home and [...]
Dorchester History Lesson: John Smith
While everyone is (hopefully) practicing social distancing and is staying home, a lot of you are watching TV. A lot of TV! If you have [...]
Sharing some kindness in Dorchester: Gaby Araica
Gaby Araica, 10, wanted to help out during this time of social distancing. She knew there was a mask shortage for health care professionals so [...]
Surviving Social Distancing
Most of us are spending a lot more time at home, and for the foreseeable future.  If we’re not self-quarantining, we’re working from home or at least [...]
Social Distancing 101
What is Social Distancing We are not experts on health or public safety, we simply want to help you stay as informed as possible. Therefore, [...]