A vintage green vase, a purple leather jacket from the ‘80s, and a handmade violin from the 1900s are just a few of the items that artist Shayna Engelbrecht will offer customers when her thrift shop, Blue Orchard, opens next month at 659 Gallivan Blvd. The post ‘Funky’ vintage items will be on offer at the soon-to-open Blue Orchard shop appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Dorchester native Arlene Baldwin hosted an event last Saturday (Sept. 19) at City Hall where Black women talked about their experiences with alopecia, hair loss, and wigs. The post ‘We are a movement’: Dorchester native hosts event to raise awareness for alopecia appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Mayor Michelle announced the appointment of Emily Knight as the City of Boston’s new Economic Development Chief. Knight will begin serving in the role on October 19, 2026. A longtime Boston resident, Knight has spent her career at the intersection...
The massive build-out of data centers recently has aroused the wrath of the American public across the political spectrum. However, this backlash has highlighted a sharp disconnect in modern society: On the one hand, we expect technology to provide us...
Boston Logan International Airport welcomes 43 million travelers a year and soon, each one will be greeted by a voice that captures the spirit of Massachusetts and New England. The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the launch of Voice of...
Eversource has reached a major milestone in its statewide smart meter rollout, installing its 500,000th smart meter in Massachusetts as the energy company continues bringing the technology and its benefits to customers across the state. The energy company is approximately...
Running a small business means making every dollar count, especially when it comes to marketing. That’s why I am paying close attention to the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act now being considered on Beacon Hill. There is no question that consumer privacy matters. Businesses have a responsibility to safeguard customer information, and I believe most small business owners support reasonable privacy protections that give consumers transparency and meaningful control over their personal data. The post Legislators need to weigh balance between privacy laws and small business growth appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Emily Knight, a Roslindale resident who has led The Engine as president and CEO, will begin her duties on Oct. 19. The post Wu taps innovation executive Knight as new economic development chief appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The agency on Monday launched its “Voice of Logan” competition, a statewide search for the person who will deliver overhead announcements heard throughout the airport clearly and confidently. The post Massport launches search for new ‘Voice of Logan’ appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Nearly 90% of the 2,000 nurses represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East voted in favor of the strike. The post BMC nurses approve plans for three-day strike appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Governor Healey and the Mass Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) announced $4.2 million in funding to 20 projects that will prepare workers for offshore wind and maritime careers, and support research on fisheries, wildlife, and the marine environment. The funding is...
Robin Krawczyk, owner of These Storied Walls, first noticed the small street-level retail space at 17 Myrtle St., that is now home to her boutique wallpaper showroom, in the spring when she was changing residences on Beacon Hill. Making the...
Robin Krawczyk, owner of These Storied Walls, first noticed the small street-level retail space at 17 Myrtle St., that is now home to her boutique wallpaper showroom, in the spring when she was changing residences on Beacon Hill. Making the...
By Gazette Staff The Public Service Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 1. Chair Michael Reiskind and fellow members Adam Burrows, Willie Mitchell, Louise Johnson, Dorothy Farrell, Bianca Terry, and Bernie Doherty...
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The City of Boston announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) procurement process to identify a business partner to upgrade and expand its network of bus shelters, wayfinding kiosks, and other street furniture elements in the City’s rights-of-way. These amenities serve...
One Bead has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the Boston-based organization...
Daniel Adams, a Dorchester resident and human rights officer at Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, has been inducted into the Tenet Healthcare Heroes Hall of Fame. The post Tenet Healthcare elects Dot man into firm’s ‘Heroes Hall of Fame’ appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Merchants in a newly formed group in Codman Square say that while they are trying to beautify the shopping district, they are running head-on into heavy street construction that seems endless. The post Codman merchants say utility work adds to the district’s problems appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Thousands of union members turned out in Boston’s Back Bay on Monday morning for a Labor Day parade and rally in Copley Square. Traditionally, union officials placed more focus on the annual Labor Day breakfast, a formal affair that typically takes place at the Park Plaza Hotel and features speeches from elected officials, while SEIU locals, which represent security guards, janitors and other service workers, have taken to the streets to bring attention to strikes and ongoing labor disputes. The post Union members showed up big at Labor Day parade appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved as submitted a revised design review application entailing a blade sign for a new candy store at 115 Charles St., during the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday, Aug. 20. The...
Two agenda items were voted on at the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association monthly meeting on Thursday, August 13 held at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street. The volunteer neighborhood group voted 9 to 2 in favor of a...
Fresh Mediterranean flavors arrived in Dorchester last month when Thelo Mediterranean opened for diners at 860 Dot Ave, replacing Taqueria Casa Real’s tacos and burritos with gyros and souvlaki. The post Thelo brings its Mediterranean menu to Dot Ave space appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The American Cancer Society (ACS) welcomes Tara Fisher, Charlestown resident and partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, to the New England CEOs Against Cancer chapter. The CEOs Against Cancer national program is a unique group of influential executives committed to...
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural, historical, and societal fabric of...
The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced $15.5 million in Career Technical Initiative (CTI) grants to 24 organizations to train 1,636 individuals for careers in high-demand occupations within the skilled trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors across Massachusetts. The administration also awarded a...
The issues facing nurses at Boston Medical Center (BMC) are common to healthcare workers across Boston and around the country: stagnant wages, declining staffing levels, and increasing costs of living...
Special to the Journal Shoppers at the Revere and Everett Target stores can help several Boston nonprofits as the department store chain recently kicked off its annual charitable drive that directs a portion of sales to community organizations. Starting July...
North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health), a community health center in Boston, announces it is expanding access to primary care with the addition of three new providers to its medical staff: internist Dr. Catherine Yu, pediatrician Dr. Patricia Guglietta, and...
To support Boston’s taxi drivers and expand choice for passengers, the City and the Boston Police Department today announced a one-year pilot that will, for the first time, allow licensed Boston taxis to accept trip requests generated through TNC apps...
Katie Galbraith, MBA, FACHE, Rosenberg Family President, New England Baptist Hospital, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 list of “Women Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know.” According to Becker’s, the hospital and health system presidents...
Most people would agree that hair appointments come with welcome down time: time to read, time to talk, and for many, time to nap. Not so for Nikki Rizaoglu, a staffer at Persona Fine Jewelry, the boutique jewelry store at...
Catch a Boston taxi through rideshare under City’s new pilot program Special to the Sun To support Boston’s taxi drivers and expand choice for passengers, the City and the Boston Police Department today announced a one-year pilot that will, for...
Building on a highly successful first year, Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC) and Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island (PLAN of MA & RI) today announced the second-year continuation of their strategic partnership to strengthen support for...
Dorchester’s Jocelyn Foulke is getting a charge out of life with her eight-month-old start-up company, LiPhera, as she and her colleagues work at transforming the landscape of lithium battery technology...
Rogerson Communities announced today the receipt of a charitable gift of $250,000 made by Darlene L. Boroviak. The gift will cover predevelopment expenses related to the organization’s planned redevelopment of its Daggett-Crandall-Newcomb Home (DCN) community in Norton. The transformational project...
Special to the Patriot-Bridge For the third consecutive year, ABCD’s Free Tax Preparation Program secured more than $7 million in state and federal tax returns for residents of Greater Boston and the Mystic Valley during the 2026 tax season. Results...
The city of Boston saw roughly $83 million in consumer spending accompanied by an estimated $1.5 million boost in tax revenue in June, according to Mayor Wu. The post City leaders say that a busy summer’s events gave big boost to local economy appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Community Servings, a nonprofit provider of medically tailored meals and nutrition services, and a leader in Food is Medicine research, advocacy and policy, has announced the election of seven new members to its Board of Directors: • Kara Becker is Corporate...
Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature set Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 as the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday. During the holiday, the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax will be suspended...
Staff Report A significant transformation is on the horizon for the East Boston waterfront along Chelsea Creek. Horizon/McClellan LLC and CV 580 Chelsea LLC—affiliates of Cargo Ventures LLC—have officially filed an Expanded Project Notification Form (PNF) with the Boston Planning...
The XV Beacon hotel has been named the No. 1 City Hotel in Boston and No. 1 City Hotel in the United States in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, as voted entirely by readers. XV Beacon, which...
An applicant came before the NABB (Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay) Licensing and Building Use Committee at its monthly meeting held virtually on Aug. 3 to detail a plan to fully renovate an existing Courtyard by Marriott at 88...
A proposed North Shore Road towing business has a month to get any potential issues cleared up and to meet with abutters before coming back to the city council's zoning subcommittee for a special permit hearing on Sept. 14. The...
Local employees honored for vision, innovation, and leadership Volunteers of America of Massachusetts (VOAMASS), a nonprofit that creates opportunities for individuals through residential and outpatient behavioral health treatment, re-entry services for justice-involved individuals, veteran services, and senior living, announced today...
Special to the Times To support Boston’s taxi drivers and expand choice for passengers, the City and the Boston Police Department announced a one-year pilot that will, for the first time, allow licensed Boston taxis to accept trip requests generated...
Governor Maura Healey announced that the Division of Insurance has negotiated down proposed rate increases from seven health insurers, saving Massachusetts residents and businesses a projected $72 million in health care premiums for 2027. The Division of Insurance re-negotiated lower...
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural,...
Medford resident Nora Jerrett, who has spent more than three years shaping Project Bread’s storytelling and the East Boston-based food security nonprofit’s annual The Walk for Hunger campaign, has been promoted to Assistant Director of Communications at the leading statewide...
On Saturday, June 28, the Office of Small Business celebrated the 14 graduates of the BizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program. This is the inaugural year of BizUnlocked Boston, which is executed by Tessi Consulting. BizUnlocked Boston is a business access...
Special to the Gazette Rogerson Communities is pleased to announce that storied Boston real estate developer John L. Hall II will be recognized with the Charles E. Rogerson Award, the organization’s most prestigious honor. Hall’s distinguished career in...
Session House will put a strong emphasis on live music, including traditional Irish music as well as contemporary performers. The post Irish pub with live music to replace Scobie’s in Adams Village this fall appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The 4th-generation company now services hundreds of independent customers, many of them family-owned businesses, fiber artists and small wool-processing mills. The post Four generations later, R.H. Lindsay Co. keeps at renewing commerce in the wool trade appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The newly-painted mural pairs Dorchester's iconic gas tank, historic Boston Light, and city skyline with John Gilroy’s “Lovely Day for a Guinness,” along with nods to publican Oran McGonagle’s Donegal roots. The post Colorful new outdoor mural debuts at McGonagle’s Pub appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
A new juice bar and café proposed for Newbury Street was among the applicants on hand for the July 6 monthly meeting of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) Licensing and Building Use Committee, which was held virtually...
Special to the Gazette In recognition of National Bike Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”), the title sponsor of Greater Boston’s municipally owned bike-sharing system, Bluebikes, will offer a free...
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural,...
By Adam Swift The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association held an informal discussion on the possibility of bringing a grocery story to the Doyle’s Cafe development on Washington Street. At its June meeting, SNA member Chase Brewster asked if the...
By Adam Swift A revision to the city’s body art and tattooing ordinance is headed to the Revere City Council’s zoning subcommittee. The new ordinance, which would expand the districts where tattoo and body art businesses would be allowed in...
The survey highlighted long-standing racial wealth gaps. The post Study pegs median net wealth of Massachusetts families at $370,000 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Admiring her father’s routine of removing his exquisitely-raised bread from the oven and arranging it in large boxes to be hoisted above his head and set on the shelves of their family business is one of Vicky Kluse’s most cherished...
For the past six years, Fredlyne (Fred) Daphnis, Director of Nursing at Laurel Ridge, has consistently told her staff: “We are a deficiency free facility. It's just a matter of time before they realize it.” This year, they realized it...
The City of Boston is calling on residents and visitors to explore our vibrant neighborhoods and support small businesses during the FIFA World Cup Quarter Finals. As tournament excitement sweeps the city this summer, Jamaica Plain residents have ample opportunities...
A new storefront gallery space at 969 Dorchester Ave., is owned by Romard Myers, a 31-year-old Roxbury native who has contributed to a range of curated exhibitions and underground showcases since 2018...
Plans for a 30-seat eatery, with take-out— called Tori Japan— were discussed last Monday evening (Aug. 24) during a virtual meeting with abutters organized by city officials. The post Japanese eatery eyes opening in Ashmont appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
By Cary Shuman What began as an idea between Anthony White of Caffe Dello Sport East Boston and local resident Yahaira Acuna has blossomed into one of the most popular weekly athletic happenings in the neighborhoods of Boston. Caffe Dello...
Raise the Roof recognizes Metro Credit Union this year This year at Raise the Roof, TND is recognizing a Chelsea institution celebrating an incredible milestone. Metro Credit Union 2026 Community Partner Honoree Metro Credit Union is celebrating 100 years this year, with its...
Barbara A. Dulin is a mother of three, grandmother of ten, and a great-grandmother of fourteen. The Grove Hall native is also a mentor and maternal figure to scores of other young people thanks to a non-profit she founded in 2014 The post When it comes to teaching life, business skills to city teens, Barbara Dulin keeps up busy pace appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Boston Building Resources is one of 125 local nonprofits to receive grants of $30,000 to $300,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $30 Million Grant Program. The Roxbury Crossing-based organization was chosen from a total of 580 applicants during a competitive review process. It will receive $75,000 over 3 years. Boston Building Resources is a Roxbury Crossing-based nonprofit that diverts reusable building materials...
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday afternoon,August 19, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Robert Selevitch and Dan Occena. The first item on the agenda was a request from...
The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced $15.5 million in Career Technical Initiative (CTI) grants to 24 organizations to train 1,636 individuals for careers in high-demand occupations within the skilled trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors across Massachusetts. The administration also awarded a...
Wandaly Ortiz Guerrero hopes to open for business in the former Kay’s Oasis building, using licenses for liquor and entertainment that she and a group of business partners secured for a different location in Dorchester two years ago. The post Lounge owner faces opposition in bid to move licenses to former Kay’s Oasis appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Last week, Governor Maura Healey joined other New England states in raising serious concerns about NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy and its impact on costs. If approved, the merger would give the company significant control over energy resources...
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is celebrating another year of its Community Summer Jobs Program, supporting thousands of local students through partnerships with community organizations. This year, 29 organizations are receiving grants for nearly 300 seasonal jobs. The annual program...
From the turn of the twentieth century to the present day, few local institutions have navigated the neighborhood’s real estate evolution quite like Robert T. Fowler & Sons. Spanning three generations, the Fowler family business stands as a remarkable testament...
Following an unforeseen temporary closure that ended up lasting around two and a half years, the longstanding Beacon Hill Cleaners at 151 Charles St. reopened on Monday, July 27. The drycleaners, which was among 30 longstanding businesses citywide recognized as...
Before launching his own company, Beacon Hill Properties Renovation & Maintenance – a full-service property management company that today oversees over 100 units around the neighborhood and also offers a wide range of services for the convenience of residents –...
NEW Health has launched the Community Care Society, an annual giving society made up of individuals and businesses who donate $500 or more each year. The Center’s donors have helped provide support to programs, enabling the advancement of a mission...
The foundation recently announced $35 million in grants to 150 Massachusetts nonprofits through its annual grant program...
Boston Harbor City Cruises marked its 100th anniversary on Wednesday, August 26, with a special Dockside Showcase aboard the Odyssey, bringing together guests and members of the Boston community to celebrate a century of experiences on Boston Harbor. As part...
About 25 Eversource employees traded their regular workday for weeding, harvesting, and greenhouse chores in Dorchester on Thursday morning as they joined youth interns and staff from The Food Project for a second consecutive year of volunteer work. The post Eversource volunteers return to lend a hand at The Food Project in Dorchester appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Early-day employees Ben Wan and Jessica Haley seen as best stewards for the firm’s legacy by founders...
In a nonbinding vote at its August meeting, members of the Community Alliance of Mission Hill did not support a long-gestating proposal for a cannabis dispensary at 1441 Tremont Street. Team Green, LLC owner Jody Mendoza and her attorney, Sean...
By Daniela Ginsburg Brown water gushed from a broken 12-inch main pipe, flooding into Columbus Avenue and several Jamaica Plain businesses. Over a month has passed since the 130-year-old pipe burst; officials say it’s still unclear what caused...
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston Harborfest proudly announced that Citizens will serve as the new Presenting Sponsor of Boston Harborfest, one of the country’s largest and most cherished Independence Day festivals. The partnership brings together two organizations deeply rooted...
By Adam Swift The city council has scheduled a public hearing for its July 27 meeting on a revised zoning ordinance for body art and food trucks. The revised ordinance would increase the number of zoning districts where tattoo or...
The City of Boston is calling on residents and visitors to explore vibrant neighborhoods and support small businesses during the FIFA World Cup™ Quarter Finals. As tournament excitement sweeps the city this summer, fans have ample opportunities to dine, shop,...
Codman Square Health Center brought its “Barber Shops & Blood Pressure” initiative to Unique Cuts on Dorchester Avenue this month, offering free screenings and health information alongside the shop’s usual services. The post At Unique Cuts, a haircut comes with a blood pressure reading appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural, historical,...
ZUMIX has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the East Boston-based organization...
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural, historical,...
By Journal Staff The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, July 15, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were Chair Robert Selevitch, Daniel Occena, and Liliana Monroy. The first item on the...
Special to the Times-Free Press NeighborHealth announced the appointment of Maria Coppenrath, CPA, as the organization’s new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 20, 2026. With more than 30 years of healthcare finance experience – including over 15...
Happy 4th of July weekend! By Courtney Wright Last month, the 2026 Legacy Business Awardees were announced, and this year Mission Hill has two businesses being recognized- Boston Building Resources and the Mission Bar and Grill. Legacy businesses as...
On Friday, June 12, the East Boston Chamber of Commerce was pleased to partner with the YMCA for a complimentary Coffee Connect networking event at the YMCA facility located at 215 Bremen Street in East Boston. The event highlighted the...
The Boston Licensing Board on Thursday approved Hung Nguyen's plans to open Tach Coffee at 1411 Dorchester Ave. at Greenwich Street in Fields Corner. The post Vietnamese coffee shop approved in Fields Corner appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural, historical, and societal fabric of...
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural, historical,...