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DCR Traffic Advisory – Due to potential flooding, Morrissey Blvd. could be closed or lane closures this week
A tale as old as time… Due to the potential high tides and minor coastal flooding forecasted, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is [...]
Ceylon Park Improvement Project Receives $1 Million Land And Water Conservation Fund Grant
BOSTON – October 31, 2025 – The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that Dorchester’s Ceylon Park has been awarded $1 million [...]
Guide to Election Day: Meet the Boston City Council-At-Large Candidates
Election season is thankfully almost over. Though Josh Kraft dropping from the mayoral race in September has cleared the field for Mayor Michele Wu’s second [...]
With the threat of SNAP being paused, Dorchester Steps Up: How to Help Your Neighbors in Need
As many families across Boston face cuts or a pause in their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, it’s more important than ever for our community [...]
He’s Back: Frank Baker Announces At-Large City Council Run
Frank Baker is making a comeback. The former District 3 City Councilor, who represented much of Dorchester and a small [...]
Daily Table Market is Closing its Doors.
The Daily Table Market, a community grocery store with a mission to offer nutritious, delicious food for 30% less than [...]
Mayor Wu Announced 2025 Open Street Series – Find out where and when!
BOSTON – Wednesday, May 7, 2025 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2025 Open Streets Series and the return [...]
Update: Homicide Victim Identified In Death Investigation at Blue Hill Avenue and Georgia Street, Dorchester
At approximately 11:00 PM on Saturday, May 03, 2025, Officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call [...]
Breaking Ground: Fields Corner Public Library to get a $30.9M + renovations
Mayor Michelle Wu yesterday joined Boston Public Library (BPL) officials and Fields Corner community members to highlight the start of construction of the new [...]
The Mix Anniversary Party Ends with a Brawl on Thursday night.
This past Thursday, The Mix was hosting a one-year anniversary celebration that ended with a large fight involving several patrons [...]
Boat run aground at Malibu Beach in Dorchester
If you've driven recently over Beade's Bridge in Dorchester, you may have noticed the top of the boat's mast picking up over the side. Well, [...]
Mayor Wu + BAA Announce Recipients of the Fastest Bostonian Awards at the 129th Boston Marathon
BOSTON – Monday, April 28, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients of the third annual awards [...]
Smile, Dorchester—Bus Lane Cameras Are Coming for You
Attention, Dorchester drivers: Starting this fall, the MBTA is rolling out cameras to catch those who block bus lanes or stops. If you’re caught, expect a [...]
BPD Community Alert: Online Romance Scams
The Boston Police Department is alerting the public about an increase in online romance scams. These scams are targeting people of all ages through dating [...]
Boston 250 kicks off with Paul Revere ride + drone show over Boston Harbor
To commemorate Boston’s (and Massachusetts’) 250th birthday, the city has extended an open invitation to celebrate our ambitious and exuberant history through a series of [...]
Wild Saturday Night at South Bay Ends in Multiple Juvenile Arrests
If you were anywhere near South Bay Plaza on Saturday night, you may have seen a heavy BPD presence—and for good reason. Things got a [...]
