Researchers say immigrants have become increasingly crucial to Massachusetts’ economy as the state faces one of the nation’s lowest native-born birth rates and continued domestic outmigration
Thirty businesses were honored for their long-standing service to the city of Boston.
Wu’s vocal support for Latoya Gayle gives her a boost in a challenge against one of the mayor’s most notable foes on Beacon Hill.
The Novoa twins— Jakey and Mikey— write about how Dorchester cares for its youth in so many ways. The brothers are tied for third place in this year’s Dot Day Essay Contest.
Scarlett Burke, the second-place Dot Day essay contest winner, has thoughts on how to expand Dot Day and make it more fun for the 400th anniversary in 2030.
Quinton Vo, the first place winner of the Dorchester Day Essay Contest, makes the case for an expanded celebration of Dorchester’s 400th anniversary in 2030.
Now 78, the lifelong Dorchester resident will assume the role of chief marshal, leading the 2026 parade on June 7.
On May 27, more than 400 people gathered at The Copley Fairmont Hotel for the annual Catholic Charities Spring Celebration.
Among Washington’s Continental Army soldiers were two Dorchester brothers — Isaac and James Davenport.
Savin Hill Beach made a remarkable comeback in 2025 on the annual Water Quality Report Card, rebounding from a low of 68 percent in 2024 to a perfect 100 percent water quality rating in 2025.
US Rep. Stephen F. Lynch addressed the Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Association on Monday evening at the McLaughlin Teen Center on Dorchester Avenue. Gage Vieno photo
The Zoning Board of Appeal on Tuesday approved plans to build a three-decker on a vacant lot at 102 Nightingale St. near Talbot Avenue.
Several World Cup-bound members of the Cabo Verde National soccer team are scheduled to appear in the June 7 Dot Day Parade.
Nine-year-old Teagan Pierce was crowned Little Miss Dorchester and eleven-year-old Zosia Janicki will be Young Miss Dorchester. Both will ride in the June 7 parade.
Dorchester watch party features Cabo Verde vs. Spain in the heart of the Fields Corner community.
