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Four-legged clean-up crew set for Dot Park

Hold on to your hocks, Dorchester — four furry four-legged munchers will be coming to the neighborhood this week to help clean up Dorchester Park. This is the latest local development in the ongoing trend of “goatscaping,” or using the animals to... Read more

Granite Ave drawbridge to close for overnight repairs this weekend

I-93 north and south off-ramps will also be closed during these times The drawbridge over the Neponset River on Granite Avenue will be closed to all vehicular traffic during overnight hours on Sunday, August 12, as well as Monday, August 13, according to... Read more

In 5th Suffolk rep’s race, two frontrunners seek advantage

Voters in the Fifth Suffolk House District have two strong choices in the Democratic primary, local leaders say, between Darrin Howell and Liz Miranda, the frontrunners and staples of neighborhood activism. The Dorchester-Roxbury district — diverse,... Read more

State appoints new receiver for struggling Dever school

The state has appointed a new receiver for the Paul A. Dever Elementary School: former Boston Public Schools commissioner and Boston Latin School headmaster Michael Contompasis. Long-struggling, the Dever is a Level 5 underperforming school on Columbia... Read more

Center Court buys Star Market, media building on Morrissey Blvd.

There’s more movement on William T. Morrissey Boulevard, as a familiar name consolidates more land on the increasingly in-demand stretch of road. Center Court Properties, which has offices in New York and Boston, has acquired two major parcels this week... Read more

Capuano and Pressley volley over experience, case for change in debate

A lively Tuesday afternoon debate between U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano and City Councillor At-Large Ayanna Pressley was another referendum on the value of experience versus a call for change and evolving representation. Sponsored by WBUR and co-moderated by... Read more

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Police: Dorchester man arrested after racist rant under investigation for hate crime

A 54-year-old Dorchester man who was arrested for disorderly conduct last Friday night after going on a belligerent, racist rant against two strangers near Adams Corner could face more serious, civil rights charges, according to Boston Police. Paul... Read more

Gross takes the watch: City's fist black police chief feted in Mattapan

On his first day as Boston’s police commissioner, just hours after his historic swearing in as the city’s first black top cop, William Gross already had a full schedule ahead of him. National Night Out, an annual day or two of festivities meant to connect... Read more

Peggy O’Neil’s gets facelift – and a new name

Peggy O’Neil’s, one of the few remaining old-school Dorchester Avenue watering holes and LGBTQ-friendly nightclub, is going through a transformation to become ‘Blend’ over the next month. “It was just time for facelift,” a spokesman for the establishment... Read more

Council hearing underscores limited impact of PILOT revenue

Nearly 200 college students, alumni, teachers, and community activists— many brandishing protest signs— packed into the City Council Chambers at City Hall last Thursday afternoon for a hearing on the current status of the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT... Read more

‘Jerk’ chicken fest set for Thursday in Codman Square

If Codman Square smells better than usual this Thursday (Aug. 9), that’s because the third annual Codman Square Caribbean Jerk Festival will take place in the yard of Dorchester’s Second Church from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. A $10 admission ticket —cash only—... Read more

Go inside Dorchester's first— and only— tattoo and body art shop

Walking into Holistic Ink, a tattoo and body piercing shop at 1261 Dorchester Ave., customers are likely to be greeted by a 3-year-old girl doodling behind the front desk. She’s the daughter of the resident piercer and occasional tattoo artist Jamie... Read more

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Man sentenced to life in prison for 2016 shooting outside barbershop	Classic Car Show returns to Dot Park
Man shot to death on Manchester Street in Mattapan	Two Dot eateries in Dine Out promotion
Gardens get boost from city, TD Bank	Fire causes serious damage to Ashmont Street home
New president named for Carney Hospital	State Police investigating possible sexual assault on Carson Beach
Suspect in hit-and-run caught after car, foot chase near Adams Corner	City announces "phased-in approach" to full body cam expansion; final pilot report released
WBUR Poll: Capuano keeps 13-point lead over Pressley in Massachusetts 7th Congressional race	Mayor, officials want ‘reset’ for development at Port Norfolk; join neighbors in opposing waterfront build-out

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Four-legged clean-up crew set for Dot Park

Granite Ave drawbridge to close for overnight repairs this weekend

In 5th Suffolk rep’s race, two frontrunners seek advantage

State appoints new receiver for struggling Dever school

Center Court buys Star Market, media building on Morrissey Blvd.

Capuano and Pressley volley over experience, case for change in debate

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Police: Dorchester man arrested after racist rant under investigation for hate crime

Gross takes the watch: City's fist black police chief feted in Mattapan

Peggy O’Neil’s gets facelift – and a new name

Council hearing underscores limited impact of PILOT revenue

‘Jerk’ chicken fest set for Thursday in Codman Square

Go inside Dorchester's first— and only— tattoo and body art shop

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