LIFESTYLE
The Return of the Nasturtiums at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Just like the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC, the hanging nasturtium at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a sign of spring in Boston! Twenty gloriously bright flowering [...]
Boston Latin School is looking for Lacrosse Coaches
Boston Latin School is seeking JV Boys and Girls Lacrosse Coaches for the 2026 season. Most practices and games are at Moakley Park in South Boston. Season [...]
International Women’s Day: Support our women owned businesses
March 8th is International Women’s Day! We say support our women-owned small businesses in #Southie and #Dot with some retail therapy! Dorchester and South Boston are [...]
Last Minute Christmas Shopping in the Neighborhood
Forget the malls! Shop local! Shop dot! Pick up last-minute gifts or treat yourself to something nice! You’ll be supporting local businesses. So, really, it’s [...]
Guide to Moving Day in the Neighborhood
September 1st is right around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s Moving Day in the neighborhood! The next few weeks are [...]
Carson Beach Community Kickback – August 8th
Let’s have some fun! Boston Harbor Now and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay are ecstatic to host the third annual Carson Beach Community Kickback on [...]
Free arts & crafts workshops begin July 8 in Boston Parks
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS program is pleased to announce the return of free Arts & Crafts Workshops for children. From West [...]
Instead of Prime Days, let’s support our local small businesses!
It’s so important to support our local small business community! Forget Amazon Prime Days and shop local! Pick up a gift or treat yourself to [...]
Return of the Ashmont Friday Market – Back for a new season on Friday!
The kickoff of the 17th Annual Ashmont Friday Market — a vibrant neighborhood tradition that brings together the best of Dorchester and beyond — will [...]
Stay Cool – Ways to beat the heat in the neighborhood
Summer’s here, and so is the heat! Here are some top tips to stay cool and refreshed in the neighborhood! For the kids Visit one [...]
The Return of the Donna Summer Disco Party
Get your hot pants and sequins ready! Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment welcome you to join us for the [...]
Keep Cool this Summer: Splash Pads and Pools in Boston
Splish Splash Splash pads across the City are open and ready for splashing — a great way to stay cool this summer. Additionally, there are [...]
City of Boston Kicks off Free Summer Fitness Series
BOSTON – The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2025 Boston Parks Summer Fitness [...]
National Bike to Work Day – celebrate with the City of Boston on May 16th
National Bike to Work Day is May 16th Join a neighborhood-based group ride, or just show up for the fun. Going to work after the [...]
Places to Workout in the Neighborhood – Let’s get Moving!
Shake up your workout routine by trying a class at one of these neighborhood fitness studios! Dot Box Gym Dot Box Gym believes that fitness [...]
Boston Mints is the Local Lip Gloss Line Your Makeup Bag’s Been Waiting For
On the hunt for the perfect lip gloss? Look no further than Boston Mints — a homegrown beauty brand that’s giving us serious shine. Created by local [...]















