On Wednesday morning, man was hit by a truck this morning and received life-threatening injuries. BPD Sergeant John Boyle said the man was crossing the street at Columbia Road and Washington Street at 10:23 a.m. when he was struck by the truck. The man was rushed to Boston Medical Center.   ... Keep Reading

Holy Moly, what an upset! City Councilor At-Large Ayanna Pressley won Tuesday's State Primary elections, upending 10-term U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano in the 7th congressional district. There is no Republican challenger in November's general election, so that means Dorchester’s own Pressley is slated to become the first black woman elected to represent Massachusetts in ... Keep Reading

MBTA Transit Police are reporting that they are actively investigating an assault on an MBTA bus in Codman Square neighborhood. The bus was stopped at the corner of Talbot Avenue and Whitfield Street as police put up crime scene tape around the bus and the intersection. The victim is said to have been alert and conscious when taken to the hospital. More to follow.  ... Keep Reading

Probably no surprise to anyone, but the most expensive neighborhoods in Dorchester to buy are Savin Hill and Lower Mills followed by Neponset/Port Norfolk.  Real Estate research site Neighborhood X has released some new analysis breaking it down for the month of August! Per square foot: Savin Hill - $517 Lower Mills - $508 Neponset/Port Norfolk $447 Codman Square is the ... Keep Reading

Last month we reported that Flat Black Coffee Company was moving its Ashmont location at 1906 Dorchester Ave to the original location in Lower Mills at 1170 Washington St.  Flat Black also has its roasting operation in Lower Mills. Greater Ashmont Main Street announced via twitter that a new coffee shop would be opening in the Ashmont location! Well, it’s been revealed that ... Keep Reading