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White Stadium Reno Plans are Moving Forward
Back in December, a new plan to renovate White Stadium in partnership with a pro women's soccer team was revealed, and it stirred a bit [...]
Mayor Wu Announces a New Season of Open Streets
Family-friendly, pedestrian-focused event is expanding to Hyde Park, in addition to existing five neighborhoods BOSTON – Tuesday, March 26, 2024 – Mayor Michelle Wu today [...]
Dorchester Man is sentenced to 17-20 years in prison for killing of a local mom.
BOSTON, March 25, 2024 –A Dorchester man convicted last month of manslaughter in a 2020 Independence Day celebration shooting death of a woman received a [...]
Dorchester Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Pornography
BOSTON – A Dorchester man pleaded guilty today to receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) obtained via Zoom chat rooms. Beau Christopher Benson, 35, pleaded [...]
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EAT & DRINK
Chef Valentine Howell, Jr from Dorchester and James Beard Award Finalist competing in Top Chef
Way to go, Valentine! Valentine Howell Jr., former executive chef of Krasi, the owner of taco pop-up Black Cat, and a finalist for the James [...]
Coming Soon: Vietnamese Boba Tea Shop ‘DOTTEA’ to Open in Dorchester
DOTTEA, a new boba tea shop, is set to open at 1700 Dorchester Ave., bringing Vietnamese boba milk tea and fruit tea to the neighborhood. [...]
Dine out Boston is Back – these Dorchester restaurants are participating
Who's hungry? Dine Out Boston is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of delicious deals at participating restaurants - including FOUR in Dorchester! From March [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in the Neighborhood
Looking to stay closer to home this St. Patrick’s Day? You’re in luck! Because Dorchester has music, cocktails, Guinness, menu specials, Irish Step Dancers, and [...]
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Dorchester Residents Suing BPDA for New Housing for the Formerly Homeless
The Boston Globe is reporting that at least two Dorchester [...]
Be informed. Get involved – Morrissey Blvd. Commission Meeting on Tuesday
It’s a tale as old as time. If it’s raining, [...]
Dorchester Development News – 376-384A Blue Hill Ave
Get the details below! 376-384A Blue Hill Avenue project to create [...]
BPDA announces first locations for Squares + Streets Planning Initiative including two in Dorchester
Planning to begin in Roslindale Square, Cleary Square, followed by [...]
Greenhills Bakery plans to expand to a larger bakery with nine condos approved on Tuesday
Lots of changes for Adams Village On Tuesday, the ZBA [...]
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Easter in the Neighborhood Roundup 2024
From Easter candy to brunch, Mass + more, here’s our Easter roundup for you! Check back as this list may be updated. Candy, Cookies + [...]
Orchid Plant Sale + Orchid-Gami at Franklin Park Zoo on Saturday
This should brighten up the gloomy forecast! There is a Plant Sale, Potting and Orchid-gami on Saturday, March 23, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00pm at the Nature's [...]
Random Acts of Kindness Day
As my nana used to say, it’s nice to be nice! Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day, so why not do a good deed [...]
Love is in the Air – Valentine’s Day in the Neighborhood
From gift ideas to dinner inspiration and Galentine’s events, it’s all right here in our Valentine’s Day Roundup! Make sure to check back, as we [...]
LIFESTYLE
Sign of Spring – BPL Seed Library
Pick up some seeds from the BPL + do some planting. In celebration of spring, our neighborhood library is featuring a Seed Library! Located by [...]
Get Crafty – Crochet Granny Squares at the Local Hand
Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Well, this is the workshop for you! The Local Hand, an adorable gift shop and gallery, [...]
International Women’s Day: Support our women owned businesses
March 8th is International Women’s Day! We say support our women-owned small businesses in #Southie with some retail therapy! Dorchester and South Boston are filled with [...]
Dorch Fest is back for year 3!
The organizers of Dorch Fest announced this week that the wildly popular neighborhood event will be back for the third year on Saturday, June 1st [...]
SEE & DO
Weekend Picks – March 29th
Reggae And Soca Oldies Party Enjoy an unforgettable night of Caribbean classics at the Ultimate Reggae and Soca oldies party this Friday evening at Aspirers. [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – March 25th
Prepare for Easter From Easter candy to brunch, here’s our Easter roundup for you! Easter Sunrise Service at Castle Island A beautiful way to start your [...]
Weekend Picks – March 22nd
Beatles Tribute Band Don’t miss New England’s best Beatles tribute band, Studio Two, as they make a stop at Boston Harbor Distillery in Dorchester this [...]
5 Things You Should Know This Week – March 18th
Traffic Advisory Beginning on Monday, March 18, 2024, and continuing through Friday, April 5, 2024 (excluding weekends), the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will [...]