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Challenger Soccer off and running in Savin Hill: Sunday soccer program focuses on inclusion, 'buddies'

The soccer game in McConnell Park on a warm autumn Sunday morning was laid-back and slow-paced. The field was small—around 100 feet on each end—and the players young—aged 12 or older. One player was being pushed around on a wheelchair. A few other young... Read more

Roman tragedy recast for the modern era at the Little House

The Shakespearian tragedy “Coriolanus” tells the story of a Roman general elected against his will to rule a populace he reviles. That narrative, along with the way the text looks at populism and power structures, inspired Daniel Boudreau, the founder of... Read more

Revised proposal for Morrissey site lowers heights on residential towers

To 17 and 15 floors from original 24 and 21 levels The pair of residential towers that have been proposed for a site next to the old Boston Globe property on Morrissey Boulevard would be reduced in density and height in a revised plan shown to civic... Read more

At-large frontrunner Wu says the people are ready to be involved

City Councillor at-large Michelle Wu, in a replay of 2017, dominated the voting in September’s preliminary election, topping the ticket with 19 percent of votes cast for a strong field of 15 candidates and finishing well ahead of fellow incumbents... Read more

At-large candidate Julia Mejia says candidates of color need unity

At a round-table discussion hosted at her campaign office in Jamaica Plain last week, at-large city council candidate Julia Mejia sat surrounded by other candidates and community activists of color from Greater Boston. While topics ranged from campaign... Read more

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Dot resident cited as ‘Unsung Heroine’ for her seniors advocacy

When Gov. Baker signed the budget for next year, he approved a Medicare Savings Program that Mrs. Edna Pruce and her friends at Mass Senior Action Council (MSAC) had worked for five years to create. They had rallied. They had lobbied. They had visited... Read more

Renewed focus on finances, new grave sites in Cedar Grove Cemetery

Anthony Paciulli spent most of his adult life managing community banks, helping people to organize their finances and buy their first homes. These days, after retiring from leadership roles in banking and mortgage businesses, he has discovered a new... Read more

Essaibi-George: The key to my job is ‘being everywhere’

In last month’s preliminary city council election, incumbent at-large City Councillor Annissa Essaibi-George enjoyed consistent support citywide as she secured a strong second place finish behind Michelle Wu. Now, less than a month away from the Nov. 5... Read more

‘Dotoberfest’ will bring fall festivities to South Bay

Beautification efforts for Polish Triangle? Dorchester will soon have its very own Oktoberfest-inspired beer garden event at Jan Karski Way hosted by South Bay. Organizers are calling the event “Dotoberfest,” and have confirmed that the celebration will... Read more

Killed in action in ’44, Dot soldier honored at last with a ‘hero square’

About 40 people gathered at the intersection of Kane and Bellevue streets on Sunday for the unveiling of a “hero square” marker in the name of Sgt. Victor Gemelli, a Dorchester man who was killed in action in 1944 during the Second World War. Sgt.... Read more

Dorchester Open Studios set for October 19-20

The 18th annual Dorchester Open Studios event will take place next Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The yearly celebration, presented this year by Dorchester Artists and Friends (DAF) in partnership with Friends of the... Read more

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Council at-large hopefuls take questions at Roxbury forum	City reviews the demolition appeal for Geneva Ave. project
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Open Studios has events planned for Dot and Mattapan	Court upholds dismissal of man's murder conviction for 2016 death outside a Mattapan party
Flynn, Janey plan hearing on 'health disparities' in Communities of Color	Tompkins: Local needs— not politics—drove decision to end ICE contract
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Pressley endorses four women for at-large City Council	One arrested, more sought for attack on disabled man at Ashmont MBTA station

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Challenger Soccer off and running in Savin Hill: Sunday soccer program focuses on inclusion, 'buddies'

Roman tragedy recast for the modern era at the Little House

Revised proposal for Morrissey site lowers heights on residential towers

At-large frontrunner Wu says the people are ready to be involved

At-large candidate Julia Mejia says candidates of color need unity

Featured Stories

Dot resident cited as ‘Unsung Heroine’ for her seniors advocacy

Renewed focus on finances, new grave sites in Cedar Grove Cemetery

Essaibi-George: The key to my job is ‘being everywhere’

‘Dotoberfest’ will bring fall festivities to South Bay

Killed in action in ’44, Dot soldier honored at last with a ‘hero square’

Dorchester Open Studios set for October 19-20

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