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Election Roundup: City Council-at-Large Candidates
It’s officially summer! We made it! It’s also less than 100 days until September’s Preliminary Election; we are right in the heart of what is [...]
Two Jakes – a special poem on this Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there including my husband Peter and his father Peter – just a couple Boston jakes! Enjoy this very special poem [...]
Last Minute Father’s Day Shopping in the Neighborhood
Father's Day is Sunday! Here’s a roundup of gift ideas for dear old dad – and you won’t even have to leave the neighborhood to [...]
Zoo New England celebrates a trio of tiny faces with spring births
Boston and Stoneham Mass.; June 10, 2021 - Fluffy, spiked, and ready to delight: three new faces at Zoo New England are small in stature but big in [...]
10th Annual Murphy Boy’s Toy Drive for ABCD
'Tis the season for giving back! For the past ten years, the Murphy brothers from Dorchester have organized an annual toy drive for ABCD (Action [...]
Back in the good old days: Fields Corner MBTA station
If you ride the MBTA, you realized what a challenge it is - crowded trains, unreliable service, and faulty equipment. Here’s a reminder of what [...]
CID Holiday Spending Guide
The holidays are quickly approaching but before you go into panic mode, our friends at City of Boston Credit Union offer some helpful advice so you don’t [...]
Barbara Colby Playground is now open
Take a little time this week to check out the new Barbara Colby Playground at Tenean Beach. The $350,000 renovation by the Department of Conservation [...]
History Lesson: The Giant Pear
As we've learned in previous History Lessons, Dorchester was its own town until 1870 when it fully became part of the City of Boston. For [...]
“Santa! I know him!” Costume Winners from Dorchester
Congrats to Dorchester’s own Tia Feuerstein and Casey Manning, along with Marcello the Yorkie and MacGyver the Maltipoo on winning the "Most Creative" category at [...]
First Responders and Vets Get Free Beer & Burgers at DOToberfest!
ATTENTION veterans and first responders, well-deserved Free Beer and Burgers at DOToberfest! On Saturday, October 26 EDENS South Bay and Wahlburgers are elated to offer [...]
First Responders and Vets Get Free Beer & Burgers at DOToberfest!
ATTENTION veterans and first responders, well-deserved Free Beer and Burgers at DOToberfest! On Saturday, October 26 EDENS South Bay and Wahlburgers are elated to offer [...]
Ukulele and Guitar Classes at Walter Baker Artist Lofts
Local artists at Walter Baker Artist Lofts are offering introductory music classes in ukulele, guitar, and ensemble playing for all ages. This is a unique [...]
BPD visits St. Brendan School
BPD officers visited St. Brendan School to chat about the importance of bicycle safety. The students has a great time and learn a lot [...]
History Lesson: Andrew Square
Andrew Square – we’ve all driven, biked or walked through it, maybe you even live there, but why is it called Andrew Square? Is this [...]
CID Dog of the Day: Lainey
Dorchester loves its dogs so why not get to know the dogs in our neighborhood! Here's our newest one! Name: Lainey Age: 3 years old [...]
