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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 [...]
Hidden Gem: Polish American Citizens Club
Don’t let the “Members Only” sign deter you. The Polish American Citizens Club on Boston Street is a hidden neighborhood gem that needs to be [...]
Dot Coyote: Stuck in the middle
That’s no way to start the day! The poor Coyote of Dorchester got stuck in fence on Morton Street! City of Boston Animal Control and [...]
McKenna’s: A Guide
At this point in my life, I’ve both visited and lived in many different regions of this country that house even more unique neighborhoods. A [...]
See&Do: Free Admission to MFA’s Annual MLK Open House
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by surrounding yourself with art, culture, and community. Enjoy free admission all day long at the [...]
See&Do: Free Admission to MFA’s Annual MLK Open House
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by surrounding yourself with art, culture, and community. Enjoy free admission all day long at the [...]
Laugh it Up: Savin Kitchen + Bar
Who doesn’t love to laugh? Savin Kitchen + Bar is hosting a free comedy night on Wednesday, January 10th at 7:30pm. Laura Severs and Eric [...]
Be a Good Neighbor: Shovel out a Hydrant!
With snow covering the ground in Dot, the city is looking for good citizens to step up and shovel the hydrants in your neighborhood. Currently [...]
Leahy-Holloran Polar Plunge!
Every year brave souls dip into the icy waters of Dorchester Bay as a fundraiser for the Leahy-Holloran Community Center. This year, despite the single [...]
Style on the Dot: Lower Mills’ Archangel Boutique
For over 10 years, Archangel Boutique has been bringing high-fashion to Lower Mills. Located at 1166 Washington Street, shoppers of all styles and sizes can [...]
Take the Plunge: Leahy Holloran Community Center Polar Plunge
We can’t think of a more exhilarating way to start off 2018 than jumping into the icy waters of Boston Harbor. On January 1st at [...]
South Bay Mall: Southie vs. Dot
So there seems to be an identity crisis going on at the new South Bay Mall Expansion. The Nike store seems to think they are [...]
Can I really stay active at my desk job?
Written by our friends at Tufts Medical Can I really stay active at my desk job? It’s official – we’re heading into resolution season! And [...]





