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MassDOT’s Name of Snowplow Winner Announced and “Flake Maye” might be our favorite
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the winners of the fourth annual “Name A Snowplow” contest for elementary and middle school students [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Talks Trump, BPS and Improving City Services in Second Inaugural Address
Mayor Michelle Wu was sworn in for her second term on Monday at Symphony Hall. She spent much of 2025 on the campaign trail defending [...]
Dorchester Day Parade Is Calling on the Community to Design Its Next Logo
Dorchester Day Parade is getting a fresh look—and the community is being invited to help shape it. After many memorable years, "Bandman" will be taking [...]
In a City Hall Twist, Councilor Breadon Elected President after Last Minute Withdrawal of Coletta Zapata
Allston-Brighton’s Liz Breadon will serve as president for Boston’s 58th City Council, beating District 4’s Brian Worrell seven to six. “I came to the role [...]
Boston Police Sergeant Arraigned on Disturbing Charges Involving a Minor
A longtime member of the Boston Police Department is facing serious charges involving the alleged sexual abuse of a minor. [...]
2-Alarm Porch Fire on Codman Hill Ave Spreads to Home—No Injuries Reported
Boston firefighters responded to a two-alarm blaze in Dorchester late Sunday night after flames broke out on the back porches [...]
Porch Collapse in Dorchester Sends Nine to the Hospital, Three in Critical Condition
A frightening scene unfolded late Friday night on Harwood Street in Dorchester when a third-floor porch collapsed during a large [...]
Dorchester Little League 12U All Star Team is Heading to Cooperstown!
Way to go! For the first time in Dorchester Little League history, the 12U All-Star team is heading to Cooperstown, [...]
New Liquor Licenses Approved in the Neighborhood
Dot Gets a Sip of the Action The Boston Licensing Board has given the green light to 21 more neighborhood-restricted [...]
Calling All Artists: Mayor Wu Announces “Icons of Franklin Park” Poster Competition
BOSTON - Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Boston Society of Landscape [...]
Convicted Boston City Councilor celebrates final meeting with whirlwind of “mostly symbolic” resolutions.
District 7 City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson celebrated her final Council meeting Wednesday, pending her official resignation on July 4. The councilwoman pleaded guilty to [...]
Investigation Update: 2023 J’ouvert Parade Shooting Suspect Arrested in Georgia
Investigation Update: Following a six-month-long investigation led by the Boston Police Fugitive Unit, Gerald Vick, 31, of Dorchester, was located and apprehended earlier today in Lithia Springs, [...]
2025 Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston Winners -Dorchester
Boston Magazine recently announced its Best of Boston Winners! Here are the winners from Dorchester! Congratulations! McGonagle's - Best Irish Bar Modern Irish cuisine is [...]
The City of Boston Has Declared a Heat Emergency beginning June 22nd – June 24th
Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a heat emergency in the City of Boston beginning June 22, 2025 through June 24, 2025. Temperatures are expected to [...]
BPD Missing Person Alert: 13-Year-Old Brianna Joseph, of Dorchester
BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 13-Year-Old Brianna Joseph, of Dorchester. Brianna was last seen on [...]
No Boston Calling in 2026—Music Festival Takes a Break
Well, it’s official—Boston Calling is hitting pause in 2026. After this year’s event at Harvard Athletic Complex this past Memorial Day weekend, festival organizers have [...]