Civics
The American Planning Association (APA) likes what it sees happening in Fields Corner and has named the Dorchester community one of this year’s 10 greatest neighborhoods in America in recognition specifically for its residential diversity, citing the... Read more
Jonathan EliasThis year's Men of Boston Cook for Women's Health on Thursday, October 2 is looking to be Codman Square Health Center's most delicious event yet. With an impressive list of diverse and renowned restaurants including local favorites like... Read more
Cameron Gross
Cameron Gross, 17, wants to be an Eagle Scout. The Weymouth resident, who is a member of Troop 28 based at Savin Hill’s Rice Post, must complete a community service project to achieve the rank. So, this summer he sought and won permission... Read more
Columbia Point Master Plan: Task force created clear guidelines for development along Morrissey Blvd. including the Globe property.After years of “maybe it is, maybe it isn’t” for sale, it appears that the Boston Globe property on Morrissey Boulevard is... Read more
Boston residents and businesses may now go online and learn about the solar power potential of their homes and buildings, including installation cost estimates. Mayor Martin Walsh on Tuesday announced Solar System Boston, a mapping system the city has... Read more
The nation's poverty rate dipped in 2013, especially for Hispanic individuals, while the number of people remaining in poverty and median incomes remained relatively unchanged from 2012, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data.
Changes in income... Read more
Woolson Street garden: Mayor Walsh posed for a photo with Vidya Tikku of BNAN and Vivien Morris, far right, of Mattapan Food & Fitness Coalition. Shown at center is Mirlande Joseph, whose twin brother was murdered on the street in 2006. Joseph... Read more
Chris Cook had planned for a career as an actor. Instead, the West Roxbury resident is now running Boston’s Parks and Recreation Department – the vitally important city agency with a $35 million annual budget and more than 200 employees.
And, much like... Read more
Two Dorchester organizations have been chosen to receive Preservation Achievement Awards by the Boston Preservation Alliance (BPA). First Parish Church and the Dorchester Historical Society will accept the awards at a ceremony in October at Faneuil Hall.... Read more
Magic Kingdom: Kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom, Disney World on Thurs., Aug. 28.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester took 150 kids – most of them ages 10-14 – to Orlando last week for what has become... Read more
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