Police call summertime street closures effective against late-night ‘takeovers’ - Dorchester Reporter

Boston Police officials say nighttime shutdowns of Talbot Avenue and other selected streets near Franklin Park this summer have been successful in curbing late-night gatherings before they overwhelm n...

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Tracking an old debate in Boston: Who is an American? - Dorchester Reporter

Veteran Boston newspaper and TV journalist Chris Lovett connects the dots of a raging debate about American identity with a Dorchester lens from the pre-Civil War resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act ...

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Today! Neponset Day features canoeing and kids' activities, 10am-2pm - Dorchester Reporter

The free, family-friendly festival will feature canoeing and kayaking on the Neponset River, along with food trucks, live music, children’s activities, environmental exhibits, and other attractions.

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Fresh round of public meetings on 'updated' Blue Hill Avenue project set for September - Dorchester Reporter

City and MBTA officials will convene a new round of public meetings in September about a $135M plan to modernize Blue Hill Avenue.

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Death of 18-year-old woman in Mattapan home ruled a homicide - Dorchester Reporter

The shooting death of an 18-year-old woman found inside a Mattapan home earlier this month has been ruled a homicide, Boston Police said Thursday.

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Tracking an old debate in Boston: Who is an American? - Dorchester Reporter

Veteran Boston newspaper and TV journalist Chirs Lovett connects the dots of a raging debate about American identity with a Dorchester lens from the pre-Civil War resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act ...

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Our national tab keeps growing as Congress ignores Trump excesses - Dorchester Reporter

Trump went bankrupt six times, and it’s easy to see why and how.  The problem is that the Republican Congress seemingly cannot say no and hold this president accountable.

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Colorful new outdoor mural debuts at McGonagle’s Pub - Dorchester Reporter

The newly-painted mural pairs Dorchester's iconic gas tank, historic Boston Light, and city skyline is paired with with John Gilroy’s “Lovely Day for a Guinness,” along with nods to publican Oran McGo...

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Time to say our piece on feds’ flood-barrier plan - Dorchester Reporter

The most consequential public-works proposal to impact Dorchester’s coastline since Morrissey Boulevard was built in the 1920s is now before the public for review and comment.

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Plan to carve off bit of Cedar Grove Cemetery for three two-family homes approved - Dorchester Reporter

The Zoning Board of Appeal on Tuesday approved plans by a builder and the Cedar Grove Cemetery to build three two-family homes on a piece of cemetery-owned land on Milton Street at Granite Street.

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Firefighters battle three-alarm blaze at Savin Hill Ave. three-decker - Dorchester Reporter

Firefighters battle three-alarm blaze at Savin Hill Ave. three-decker

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Mayor Wu details plans for street safety in wake of outcry over Louisa Gag's death - Dorchester Reporter

Mayor Michelle Wu on Friday outlined a series of immediate and longer-term changes to Boston’s street-safety program following the death of Louisa Gag, a city transportation planner and longtime advoc...

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’GBH Zoomers of ’99 recall their days as kids acting as kids for kids to watch - Dorchester Reporter

The celebrated revival of “Zoom,” the successful 1972 PBS children’s show, first aired in 1999, and ran for seven seasons out of WGBH.

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Caribbean Jerk Festival set for Sunday in Codman Square - Dorchester Reporter

The Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation will host its Caribbean Jerk Festival on Sun., July 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 44 Moultrie St. in Dorchester.

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Campbell leads coalition of AGs urging Congress to extend Haitian TPS - Dorchester Reporter

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is leading a coalition of attorneys general calling on Congress to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and create stronger legal protections f...

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Filing offers fresh details on Carney re-development plan - Dorchester Reporter

The team that hopes to redevelop the shuttered Carney Hospital campus filed its most detailed plan to date this month with the Boston Planning Department.

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It takes two to make a mentorship that is celebrated as the ‘Match of the Year’ - Dorchester Reporter

Olivia Charbonnier and Allisson Heredia team up for honor from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts.

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DA Hayden warns seniors of AI-assisted scams at Keystone workshop - Dorchester Reporter

Artificial intelligence has made it easier than ever for scammers to impersonate loved ones, government officials, and trusted businesses, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden warned resident...

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On the stump himself, Markey offers a backyard boost for Rep. Worrell - Dorchester Reporter

US Sen. Ed Markey joined a Roxbury event for state Rep. Christopher Worrell’s campaign on Saturday.

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Fields Corner housing plan draws concerns over proximity to industrial businesses - Dorchester Reporter

A developer’s proposal to replace an auto body shop near Fields Corner with a seven-story, 108-unit building drew questions about parking, traffic, building height, and the wisdom of placing apartment...

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Army Corps of Engineers’ plan envisions network of flood barriers along Dot coast - Dorchester Reporter

A soon-to-be-published federal study that outlines major projects meant to protect Boston from rising seas and coastal flooding during storms includes a network of levees, raised roads, and elevated H...

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As public funding tightens, Cummings grants offer stability to city non-profits - Dorchester Reporter

As nonprofits across Massachusetts confront growing demand for services while facing uncertainty over state and federal funding, several Dorchester organizations say this year’s Cummings Foundation gr...

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Dudley Jazz Fest set for July 18 - Dorchester Reporter

Dudley Jazz Fest set for July 18The Dudley Jazz Festival will be staged on the grounds of the Shirley-Eustis House in Roxbury on Sat., July 18, with a free afternoon of live music from noon to 6 p.m.

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