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Fire in Dorchester: 24 York Street
BFD responded to a fire at 24 York Street around 7:15pm on Friday. The started on the second floor of the three-family building and extending [...]
Woman shot and killed this afternoon in the area of Bowdoin Ave. + Washington Street
From BPD News At about 12:40 PM on Friday, January 22, 2021, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to a radio call for a person [...]
Recap of Mayor Marty Walsh’s Press Briefing from 1/22
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Friday, January 22. Moment of silence for Hank Aaron The Mayor began by [...]
Suspect in Custody Following Search After Fleeing Motor Vehicle Accident Involving an Ambulance at Mass + Cass
From BPD News At about 9:01 PM on Wednesday January 20, 2021, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End) and members of the Massachusetts State Police [...]
Parts of Dot left in the dark!
After a transformer fire on Everdeen Street on Tuesday around 8:45pm, more than 700Â Eversource customers in Dorchester were left [...]
New Development proposed for Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Looks like a new four-story building could be replacing the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church at 500 Talbot Ave at Argyle [...]
Man hit by a truck in Dot
On Wednesday morning, man was hit by a truck this morning and received life-threatening injuries. BPD Sergeant John Boyle said [...]
Ayanna Pressley wins!
Holy Moly, what an upset! City Councilor At-Large Ayanna Pressley won Tuesday's State Primary elections, upending 10-term U.S. Rep. Michael [...]
Attack on MBTA in Dot
MBTA Transit Police are reporting that they are actively investigating an assault on an MBTA bus in Codman Square neighborhood. [...]
Dot Real Estate News: Neighborhood Analysis
Probably no surprise to anyone, but the most expensive neighborhoods in Dorchester to buy are Savin Hill and Lower Mills [...]
Dot Coffee Shop News!
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 [...]
Dot stray get a new look!
This little shaggy guy was found on Tuesday on Washington Street in Dot by the BPD. Officer Michael Shikoluk found the abandoned dog with matted [...]
On the Ballot: Primary Election Day is Tuesday
Yes, there’s an election coming up! It’s Tuesday, September 4th - yes, the day after labor day and you’ll be voting for everyone from governor [...]
Beware of Humpbacks!
If you’re out an about on Boston Harbor, the Coast Guard wants you to be aware that several humpback whales have been spotted in the [...]
Hot in the City: Helpful Tips from the City of Boston
With temperatures expected to reach or exceed 90 degrees for the next several days, Mayor Martin J. Walsh is reminding residents to take precautions during [...]
BPD Investigation Update: July 4th Fayston Street Shooting
Remember on July 4th, four people were shot at a neighborhood cookout with a bouncy house? Well, BPD report an arrest has been made in [...]