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Bayside developers acquire Santander site on Morrissey

The developers of the former Bayside Expo Center site are expanding their footprint around Columbia Point. Accordia Partners and Ares Capital closed on the 2 Morrissey Blvd. property, currently home to a Santander Bank, on Monday. “This purchase reflects... Read more

Nine alarm Old Morton Street fire spreads to several homes

Old Morton Street fire. Photo by Boston Fire Department.

Updated June 16, 5:35 p.m. A fire that started at a vacant house at 39 Old Morton St. around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday spread to seven neighboring buildings near the Dorchester-Mattapan border. Its cause is still under investigation. The Boston Fire... Read more

JFK Library to host space summit

The JFK Library will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with the JFK Space Summit, a daylong space symposium on Wednesday, June 19 that will feature Ambassador Caroline Kennedy and a number of special guests, including Apollo 11 pilot... Read more

Kenny School to get 6th grade

The Thomas J. Kenny School will add a 6th grade for the 2020-2021 school year, the school's parent council announced Friday. Parents and advocates pushed for the expansion to the Oakton Avenue elementary school, which serves students in kindergarten... Read more

Treadmark's success story is all about Dot community sticking it out

The ribbon cutting scene outside the Treadmark building last Friday, June 7. Bill Forry photo About 200 people gathered in and around a tent last Friday across from the Treadmark building on Dot Ave. to officially dedicate a building that has come to... Read more

Pot shop proposals popping up across Dot, Mattapan

City councillors are moving forward with discussions around marijuana equity in Boston as local proposals for prospective pot shops move forward in fits and starts in Dorchester and Mattapan. Councillors Michael Flaherty and Kim Janey reported back to... Read more

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Commentary: Let’s add a sixth grade to the Kenny School

By Eve Goldberg Special to the Reporter Three years ago, my family took the leap many Boston families do once their children turn four –entering the Boston Public Schools (BPS) lottery for a K1 space. Although I work in education, the process was... Read more

TechBoston students strut their stuff, show high-tech toys that they had designed

A handful of students from TechBoston Academy participated in the Boston Design Academy (BDA) showcase last month at the Copley Square branch of the Boston Public Library. The students, who range from freshmen to juniors, presented prototypes of high-tech... Read more

St. Brendan students give their all to an opera about an empowered woman

St. Brendan School students, in association with The Boston Lyric Opera, last week produced a show about the empowerment of women, an opera entitled “The Secret Soldier” that featured fifth-grade students in the key roles on stage and behind the scenes.... Read more

Mayor announces leadership changes in key departments

New department heads will move into Boston Transportation, Elections, Inspectional Services, and Property Management as part of a leadership shuffle the mayor announced Friday. "I am incredibly proud to welcome these individuals into these important... Read more

Developers unveil vision for parcels on Morrissey

Proponents of a pair of residential towers along Morrissey Boulevard offered their long-term vision for their stretch of property along the corridor during a briefing at the Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Association’s monthly meeting on Monday. Through a... Read more

Upcoming events in Dot, Mattapan offer opportunities for outdoor fun

The coming weeks in June will see several summertime events hit the streets and parks of Dorchester and Mattapan. Next Saturday, June 15, Think Peace and Atlant Music will present the Unity Peace Festival at Ronan Park from 1-6:00 p.m. According to a... Read more

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MBTA will order system-wide review of safety	MBTA to try to get 'single-ride' service to Braintree restored for Monday
MFA Hires Outside Firm To Investigate Discrimination Incident At Museum During School Trip	Lawsuit alleges Mass Education system violates rights
Dominican pals in Dot, South End keeping Big Papi in their thoughts	Mayor scraps ‘education chief’ position
James Brett receives honorary doctorate from Beacon College	College Bound celebrates progress at gala
Martin’s Park opens on Saturday	MGH Center enlarges focus on gun violence prevention
Walsh shuffles the leadership deck at City Hall	BLS team outlasts NH squad to capture WGBH Quiz Show’s New England crown

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Bayside developers acquire Santander site on Morrissey

Nine alarm Old Morton Street fire spreads to several homes

JFK Library to host space summit

Kenny School to get 6th grade

Treadmark's success story is all about Dot community sticking it out

Pot shop proposals popping up across Dot, Mattapan

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Commentary: Let’s add a sixth grade to the Kenny School

TechBoston students strut their stuff, show high-tech toys that they had designed

St. Brendan students give their all to an opera about an empowered woman

Mayor announces leadership changes in key departments

Developers unveil vision for parcels on Morrissey

Upcoming events in Dot, Mattapan offer opportunities for outdoor fun

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