“This is a huge day for Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, our neighbors, the patients, and our staff – all of whom deserve this new facility,” said health center CEO Charley Murphy. The post Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center breaks ground on new building appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Mayor says proposed zoning changes could save entrepreneurs months of delays and thousands of dollars; incoming Licensing Board chair pledges focus on equity The post At Mattapan’s Marabou Cafe, Wu unveils reforms aimed at cutting red tape for restaurants appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Scouting America Greater Boston — the Spirit of Adventure Council (formerly the Boy Scouts) has bestowed its inaugural 2026 Thomas A. Kershaw Scouting Entrepreneur Award upon its namesake, Thomas A. Kershaw, for his entrepreneurial spirit, civic leadership, generosity, and lifelong...
The Postal Service is ready to deliver the holidays for 2026. The organization is continuing to build upon the successful delivery performance of the 2025 peak season. Thanks to investments in new technology and new logistics planning and implementation by...
Driscoll DoCanto and Ken Osherow are looking to sell their Savin Bar + Kitchen and the neighboring Ghostpepper Taqueria at 112 Savin Hill Ave. to veteran restaurant manager Brendan Griffin, who says he is planning no changes to the name, operations or hours. The post Savin Hill Bar + Kitchen and neighboring taqueria to get new owner, who plans no changes appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The bread aisles at Target stores offer a bazaar of competition, with dozens of brands and bake houses clamoring for attention to their products. But when it comes to the English muffin, the company has limited the number of suppliers to just a few, and one of them is Dorchester’s Stone & Skillet bakery. The post Target stores clear off space for Stone & Skillet’s English muffins appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Around Dorchester, neighborhood pride is a common sight. Murals, window decals, apparel, and OFD bumper stickers are daily reminders about how Boston’s largest and most diverse neighborhood also feels tightly knit and unified. Part of what makes this six-square mile community feel so intimate are the spaces we come to gather—coffee shops, bars, theaters, and restaurants...
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...
Summer may be winding down, but the season on Boston Harbor is far from over. Boston Harbor City Cruises (BHCC) is welcoming fall with a lineup of experiences that give locals and visitors new reasons to get out on the...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the nomination period for the fifth annual Legacy Business Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, October 30, 2026. Residents are encouraged to nominate long standing businesses that have been located within the...
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...
Mayor Patrick Keefe joined city officials and residents in welcoming Revere resident Raffaele Scalzi to the Shirley Avenue neighborhood at the ribbon cutting ceremony for his brand new Koro Ramen and Sushi Restaurant. Keefe personally congratulated Raffaele, who was joined...
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...
Boston residents seem enthusiastic about the idea of a national 32-hour workweek reintroduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Mark Takano of California, but expressed concern about how it would be implemented. Residents from Fenway, downtown and Jamaica...
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 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...
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,...
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 through TNC apps like...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Legal Greens Dispensary in Codman Square opened its doors last week. The recreational marijuana store replaces a dispensary that once operated there and comes after more than a year’s worth of regulatory hurdles from the state and city. The post New cannabis operator opens for business in Codman Square appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
Two Boston non-profits, Camp Harbor View and Urban Edge, were each awarded $200,000 over a two year period through Bank of America’s 2026 Neighborhood Builders program. Bank of America provided the grants to support year-round operations and leadership development initiatives,...
Final Boarding Call for Voice of Logan! Auditions close Oct. 4 The search for the Voice of Logan is entering its final stretch. Since being announced two weeks ago, the Voice of Logan contest has taken Massachusetts by storm. As...
The Builder Coalition (TBC) will hold its 2nd Annual Award Celebration on Tuesday, October 13, at the Lenox Hotel in Boston, bringing together leaders from across the real estate, civic and business communities to recognize individuals who have made significant...
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...
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...
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...
The postal branch in the heart of Fields Corner serves the 02122 zip code of Dorchester. The post Postal Service ‘looking at all options’ as lease is set to expire at Fields Corner 02122 office appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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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...
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 Builder Coalition (TBC) will hold its 2nd Annual Award Celebration on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Lenox Hotel in Boston, bringing together leaders from across the real estate, civic and business communities to recognize individuals who have made...
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced the opening of applications for expanded Pathmaker workforce training programs across advanced manufacturing, AI, defense, climatetech and life sciences. The coordinated initiative will help Massachusetts businesses build skilled talent pipelines while connecting residents with career...
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,...
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...
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...
More than 100 business, nonprofit, and civic leaders gathered in Boston for a discussion of the newly released Help Wanted: How to Find and Keep Talent in a Forever-Tight Labor Market. The book, sponsored by Eastern Bank Foundation and published...
On Monday night (Oct. 19), about 70 community members gathered at VietAID in Fields Corner to discuss a newly published report highlighting the hardships facing worker and owner experiences in the Massachusetts nail salon industry. Based on a nationwide survey and focus groups conducted over the past year, the report— “Not to Be Left Behind”— shares findings and recommends ways to make the industry more sustainable...
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...
Grace and Nick’s growing pet sitting-and-walking service got its start through a chance opportunity in May of 2024, when the West End couple stepped in to help a friend working as a dog sitter via the Rover pet-care app who...
Environmental leader and educational advocate, Monica Kachru, did not follow a planned path to her career as the Director of Energy Supply at Eversource Energy and Founder/CEO of Anaya Scholars. Instead, Kachru perused the “scenic route” to what mattered to...
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...
NSCS OFFERINGS ARE Relocating Dear Editor, I am excited to inform our North Suffolk Community Services clients, families, elected and municipal officials, neighbors and other valued community partners that effective Oct. 26, 2026, NSCS is relocating many of our programs...
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...
MarketPlace Logan, which manages the concessions program at Boston Logan International Airport, and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) celebrated the official arrival of Mike’s Pastry in Terminal C on Wednesday, September 23. Rich Davey, Chief Executive Officer, Massport, spoke to...
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 Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the opening of applications for expanded Pathmaker workforce training programs across advanced manufacturing, AI, defense, climatetech and life sciences. The coordinated initiative will help Massachusetts businesses build skilled talent pipelines while connecting residents with career...
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...
LJ DeMaino fondly remembers the days when he would come to his father Lenny’s famous Italian restaurant and help out by washing the dishes. “I started coming here when I was three years old, and I remember washing dishes while...
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...
Chelsea-based Kayem Foods voluntarily recalled some fully cooked meat and poultry products last week, and is working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the product recall, according to Kayem officials. These products, stored and shipped between June...
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...
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...
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,...
Stefano Quaresima has a simple goal for his customers in the cafe that he’s opening at the heart of Fields Corner: “I want them to feel like this is a small corner of Italy and France.” The post With Bottega Cannuccia, chef aims to bring his Italian/French upbringing to Fields Corner appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The US Postal Service has confirmed that its Fields Corner Post Office will not reopen at its longtime location at 218 Adams St. after the branch closes next week. The post USPS: Post office ‘will not re-open’ at current Fields Corner site appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
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...
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...
Hundreds of employees, life sciences leaders from across the state, and senior leadership gathered at Amgen Massachusetts in Kendall Square on Thursday afternoon to celebrate the site’s 25th anniversary. The occasion recognized the people, scientific innovation and partnerships that have...
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...
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...
Several local nonprofit organizations recently benefitted from state grants for their workforce training programs. Last week, Governor Maura Healey announced $6 million in Community Workforce Partnerships grants to support 34 projects across 17 Massachusetts communities. The awards will help residents...
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...
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission green-lit an updated design review application to construct a new storefront at the site of the erstwhile Beacon Hill Pub at the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually Thursday, Sept. 17. David Freed, the project...
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...
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...
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...
The Boston Licensing Board on Thursday approved plans by Frank Delaney and Teresa Murphy to replace the short-lived Scobie's, 782 Adams St. in Dorchester, with the Session House, which will feature Irish pub grub accompanied by Irish seisiún music - much of it by local musicians. The post Irish pub that plans live Irish music approved in Adams Village appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
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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...
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...
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate announced this week that Diane M. Ryan, a retired US Army colonel and former Tufts University associate dean, will become its chief executive officer starting next Monday (Oct. 27). The post Former Army leader, Tufts dean takes helm at EMK Institute appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Allan and Joycelyn Edwards spoke to the celebrants at the event on Sept. 20. The post Allan’s Formal Wear honored for its 60 years in business on Blue Hill Ave. appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
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...
Eastern Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Eastern Bank, honored Massachusetts’ 71st Governor, Deval Patrick, with its 2026 Social Justice Award at its annual Celebration of Social Justice. The event also recognized the nonprofit Just A Start with the inaugural...
Homeowners, busy professionals, frequent travelers, and other residents of Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and the South End who might need a little help managing their day-to-day responsibilities can now turn to Moore Support for personalized assistance. Rebecca Moore, a Back...
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...
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...
The Builder Coalition (TBC) will hold its 2nd Annual Award Celebration on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Lenox Hotel in Boston, bringing together leaders from across the real estate, civic and business communities to recognize individuals who have made...
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...
Not long ago, Bridget Weir stood in her Anderson Street apartment and took inventory. “I was just looking around and I’m like, that’s from that store, this is from that store,” she says, then laughs. “How did I get all...
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,...
Scouting America Greater Boston will present the first-ever Kershaw Award for Entrepreneurship to Tom Kershaw, owner of Boston’s historic Hampshire House and an Eagle Scout, during its annual STEM Innovation & Education Forum on October 22. The event will also...
Two Pence Market offers freshly baked bagels, coffees, prepared meals, seasonal produce from Allandale Farm and Wards Berry Farm, specialty groceries, wine, and even Toscanini’s ice cream. The post Lower Mills bank site gains a new life as Two Pence, a Milton Village market appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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,...