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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 [...]
Wu Leads Kraft in Emerson College’s February Poll with ‘Unsure’ and ‘Neither Candidate’ Close Behind
With election day just over 8 months away, Emerson College’s February 27 poll shows incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu with a [...]
Calling all dogs: Rabies + Dog Licensing Clinics in the Neighborhood on Saturday!
Attention dog owners! The City of Boston is making it super easy for you to keep your furry friends healthy [...]
Franklin Park Defenders Hold “Standout” Pressing the Attorney General to Protect Their Park
Despite the ongoing demolition of White Stadium, opponents have not ceased advocating for the halting of the public-private partnership between [...]
Owner of Boston Area Pizzerias (including one in Dot) Pleads Guilty to Defrauding U.S. Small Business Administration
Stavros Papantoniadis who is already serving an 8 1/2-year federal prison sentence for physically and mentally abusing immigrant workers at [...]
MBTA Announces Start Dates for 2025 Ferry Season, Increased Winthrop and Quincy Ferry Service This Season
Upcoming Winthrop and Quincy Ferry upgrades this season include doubling the number of weekday trips, direct Winthrop-to-Boston and Quincy-to-Boston service [...]
BPD mourns the loss of one of its own Mark G. Walsh – Wake and Funeral this week, large turnout expected
Wake and funeral services will be held for Mark Walsh this week in Dorchester. Visiting hours will be held at [...]
Mayor Wu Shares Boston’s Preparations for Climate Emergencies
City reinforcing emergency response processes while also implementing long-term resilience plans BOSTON – Thursday, February 20, 2025 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, Emergency Preparedness Chief [...]
Meet Walter, a 10-year Golden Retriever who’s running for Mayor of Dorchester
Dorchester’s Mayoral Race Has Gone to the Dogs—Literally Dorchester has a new candidate for Mayor of Dorchester, and he’s got quite the following. Walter, a [...]
UPDATE: After a brief closure, JFK Library will be open on Wednesday. Free Admission Temporarily
Update: According to a post on social media – the JFK Library will reopen on Wednesday after an abrupt closure on Tuesday afternoon. Admission will [...]
Debate Over White Stadium Redevelopment Intensifies as Demolition Begins
The City of Boston is to spend at least $91 million in tax dollars on a complete overhaul of Franklin Park’s White Stadium in a [...]
BPD Community Alert: Credit Card Skimming Device Awareness
From BPD News: BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department is aware of a recent increase of Credit Card Skimming devices being used across the state [...]
City of Boston Licensing Board Approved 37 New Liquor Licenses – Find out where in Dorchester
The establishments are the first round of approved applicants following the 2024 legislation and are subject to review by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission [...]