Summertime in Dot: A guide to fun events, close to home
The Cape's great. And there's nothing wrong with a quick trip to New Hampshire's lakes or the Berkshires' peaks. But, we don't all get to take the summer off. Thankfully, Dorchester has got some great adventures - big and small- in store for those willing to explore their own backyard. The Reporter humbly offers up a baker's dozen to get you started as you plan your summertime close to home. Above, the Thursday night movie series at Pope John Paul II Park in Neponset, is a popular local take. The series starts on Thursday, July 6.

Contractors given green light to resume roadwork
After a six-day stoppage, crews will be back to work Tuesday morning.

Wilson withdraws from Sixth Suffolk race during forum
Democratic activist Wayne Wilson withdrew as a candidate for state representative in the sixth Suffolk during the opening remarks of what was billed as a debate at the Boston Prepatory Charter Public School in Hyde Park on Monday evening.

Udder Creativity
Cynthia Marie Bogues' "Celestial Cow" is on display in City Hall Plaza as part of a massive public arts project that has a number of cows displayed all across the city.

City youth programs set to begin in earnest after July 4 holiday
The first in a series of pieces highlighting programs that provide enriching activities for young people during the summer months.

Planned Salvation Army center clears city Landmarks hurdle
Two buildings marked for demolition to make way for a new community center in Uphams Corner went before the Boston Landmarks Commission this week.

CVS to anchor Uphams Corner development
CVS Pharmacy is close to signing a lease to occupy a building on Dudley Street in Uphams Corner vacated in January by America's Food Basket, according to neighborhood activists and property owner Jeff Levine.

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