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The History of Sahara Syrian Restaurant
Caught in the South End If you’ve walked around Shawmut Ave in the South End, you’ve probably notice the iconic sign “Sahara Syrian Restaurant” that [...]
Our fall school plans are guided by health, safety, and equity
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Superintendent Brenda Cassellius From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping Boston’s families safe, healthy, and equitably supported has [...]
UFC 252 Picks
On Saturday, August 15th, the UFC will host another PPV event in Vegas, baby. UFC 252 will kick off at 6pm UFC APEX facility with preliminary fights. [...]
Love is in the Air: Parakeet Matchmaking
On Monday, we reported about parakeets discovered in Southie and Dorchester! Well, we are happy to report a happy ending to one of the parakeets found [...]
Take the Columbia Road Survey
Livable Streets wants your help, Dot! They have a new survey about Columbia Road they want you to take in the hopes of creating a [...]
Pot shops are coming: Here’s what you need to know!
Two years after Massachusetts voted to legalize pot, we’re finally starting to see the first marijuana stores open their doors for recreational buyers. From edibles to [...]
Halfway to Dot Day 5K
Lace up your sneakers and put on your Santa hat! It’s the Dorchester Running Club’s fourth annual Halfway to Dot Day 5k Road Race! This [...]
City of Boston Credit Union donates $15,000 to Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial
On a beautiful Sunday morning, a small crowd gathered at the Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The City of Boston Credit Union presented the Dorchester Vietnam Veterans [...]
Dorchester Historical Society: 26th “Yankee” Division in WWI
Calling all history buffs! On Sunday, November 18th at 2pm, head to the the William Clapp House - 195 Boston Street, the Dorchester Historical Society [...]
Listen to the Music: The Choco-leles from Lower Mills
This Saturday at the Second Annual Blue Hills Great Estate Fall Foliage Weekend at Eustis Estate in Milton there will a special local guest. The [...]
Halloween Roundup! Scary good fun in the neighborhood!
Our Halloween roundup! Grab your spookiest costumes and celebrate Halloween at one of your favorite neighborhood haunts! ASHMONT GRILL - 555 Talbot Ave. Ashmont is [...]
MR8: Autumn Service Day! Volunteer!
Choose Kindness! On Sunday, October 21st head to the IBEW - 256 Freeport Street, from 11-2 pm for the Martin Richard Foundation Autumn Service Day! [...]
Support the Dorchester Goats!
We love goats! The Dorchester goats are ending their season in Dot Park on Sunday, October 21st! Friend and neighborhood are invited to say goodbye [...]
Women in History: Massachusetts in the Woman Suffrage Movement
Women in History! The Dorchester Historical Society will host a special event to highlight the role of the Woman Suffrage movement in Massachusetts. Barbara Berenson, [...]
Dorchester Short Film Festival!
Commemorating 100 years of Dorchester’s original movie palace, The Strand (1918 – 2018) it’s the Dorchester Short Film Festival on October 25th from 7:30pm-9:30pm. Enjoy [...]
Join the DAV 5K to honor veterans this November
Registration is now open; free for veterans Ready, set, go! The DAV 5K to honor veterans is a run, walk, roll and motorcycle ride that thanks those [...]





