We're fortunate to be part of this BU Newsroom project at @dotnews.bsky.social and, let me tell you, these student journalists have been consistently delivering compelling, well-written content, w/ excellent guidance from Steve Greenlee and Brian McGrory. The future is brighter than you think.

Boston residents with Jamaican ties ask for help with hurricane relief www.dotnews.com/2025/local-r...

What a wonderful tribute to a friend 🥲

“We try to aim for matching the vibe of the restaurant. We want people to have an excuse to go out after a long day of work, or maybe they get a nanny for the night and have an excuse to dress up.”- Floor manager Emma Ureña (pictured)

Rink by rink, Dot’s Shawn Leary has skated his way to where ‘Hockey Is King’ – Surrey, British Columbia www.dotnews.com/2025/rink-by...

Congratulations Gail!

Opinion — Lawmakers and bar advocates must work together to end this work stoppage as swiftly as possible to protect worker dignity and survivor safety, says Jane Doe Inc.’s Hema Sarang-Sieminski. www.dotnews.com/2025/bar-cri...

Despite a lack of endorsements in a City Council campaign that she says some considered “adversarial,” Julia Mejia amassed nearly 17 percent of all votes in an eight-way race last week, securing a fourth term as an at-large councillor. www.dotnews.com/2025/mejia-s...

Highly recommend. Top-notch cast and riveting performances by Nick Offerman, William Shannon, Shae Whigham and — most of all— Matthew Macfadyen. A mostly-forgotten bit of American political history that also feels hauntingly relevant in this moment.

Boston Police command staff led by Commissioner Michael Cox met with #Dorchester neighbors in the basement of the Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church last Thursday night for a briefing on crime trends and strategies in the Area C-11 district. www.dotnews.com/2025/bpd-bra...

Dissecting a local election with a national valence and the "state of the schools" on this week's DotLife Podcast with host Erin Caldwell and @dotnews.bsky.social publisher @billforry.bsky.social. #bospoli youtu.be/LxYA4lp-u60?...

This evening in #Dorchester!

Boston's Cape Verdean police officers join effort to help build a sports court for kids in Cape Verde. Fundraising gala is held tonight in #Dorchester www.dotnews.com/2025/nov-8-g...

Today in #Dorchester

Reminder: BAA's Boston Half is on Sunday and will impact traffic around Franklin Park and parts of #Dorchester, #Mattapan, #Roxbury and #JP. Get more info at baa.org

Thanks to everyone who supports community journalism in #Boston. Print is very much alive in our neighborhood, but we're also excited about the launch of our new-and-improved online home, DotNews.com Please check it out— and spread the word! #nopaywalls

City Council President Ruthzee Louijeuene won re-election handily Tuesday, finishing far out in front in a field of eight candidates. But she said she’s not celebrating — she’s getting back to work. www.dotnews.com/2025/after-b...

“Jascha’s leadership has set a foundation for continued improvement and service delivery, and we are so grateful for his lasting impact."- @mayorwu.boston.gov

State legislators and city officials are determined to move forward on the re-design of Morrissey Boulevard following the release of a final report by a state-appointed board last month. www.dotnews.com/2025/state-a...

Yet another pharmacy is closing its doors in #Dorchester. The CVS on Dudley Street in Uphams Corner will close on Dec. 18, company officials confirmed today after an inquiry from The Reporter. www.dotnews.com/2025/cvs-to-...

Mayor Wu hailed her “state of the schools” address on Oct. 28 as a “historic” first, but it followed a series of high-profile moves by her predecessors to exert leadership over Boston’s public education, via @clovettboston.bsky.social www.dotnews.com/2025/wus-cal...

They Lay In Anonymity In Cedar Grove Plots: Who Are These Women? A group of neighbors are leading to charge to find out. www.dotnews.com/2025/they-la...

The operator of a convenience store at 533 Columbia Rd. in the heart of Uphams Corner rebutted stiff resistance from abutters last Wednesday night over his bid to add a package store liquor license to his grocery market. www.dotnews.com/2025/acropol...

Community members are invited to attend Area C-11’s CompStat meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church, 378 Washington St., Dorchester www.dotnews.com/2025/cox-c-1...

A vacant lot behind the Engine 18 firehouse in Peabody Square would be acquired by the city of Boston for $1.3 million to allow for the facility to expand on the site in the future. #Dorchester www.dotnews.com/2025/peabody...

Rev. Miniard Culpepper wins the Boston City Council District 7 seat left vacant by Tania Fernandes Anderson. Story via @yawumiller.bsky.social www.dotnews.com/2025/culpepp...

Campaign sources confirm that Henry Santana will win the fourth spot in the at-large city council race, beating out Frank Baker, who'll finish fifth. "City Councillor Henry Santana was overwhelmingly re-elected in a landslide," Mayor Wu just told a crowd gathered at Grace by Nia. See dotnews.com

Moments ago, Frank Baker told crowd of supporters at Florian Hall that full results won't be known "until 2 or 3 in the morning." He says he plans to go to bed. "Thank you for honoring me and my family... I feel good about where we are. We did good every place in the city."

Lower Mills Library 17-14, Mattapan precinct— Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Baker

At Lower Mills Library's Dorchester precinct (17-13), it's Louijeune, Murphy, Baker, Mejia

Adams Street BPL (Ashmont-Adams precinct, 16-8)— Murphy, Baker, Louijeune, Mejia

Baker, Murphy crushing it at Florian Hall double-precinct in #Dorchester

First results in from South Boston's Condon School (Ward 6, p. 3)- Murphy, Baker, Santana, Louijeune

Polls are now closed in Boston. Stay tuned to this account for early returns from select precincts in: Dorchester, Mattapan, South Boston, Roxbury, South End, and Hyde Park.

As of 3 p.m., 63,948 voters have shown up for the #Boston election. That's 14.8 percent, per city Election Dept. It's not yet clear if today's participation rate will match, exceed or fall short of the September turnout, which was roughly 22 percent— or 93,854 total voters. We'll see...

A huge mug shot of Whitey Bulger is no longer the first thing customers see when they walk through the front door of Savin Bar + Kitchen in #Dorchester. www.dotnews.com/2025/mobster...

Turnout in today's municipal election in #Boston through 9 a.m. (including early vote) stands at 37,105 or 8.62 percent, according to city Election dept.

Polls are open in the Boston municipal election with all eyes on contests for city council seats. www.dotnews.com/2025/polls-o...

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley made a visit to Bowdoin Street on Monday afternoon to highlight businesses impacted by the SNAP food benefit funding pause caused by the federal government shutdown. #Dorchester www.dotnews.com/2025/pressle...

Lake Morrissey alert! High tides and "minor" coastal flooding forecast tomorrow morning (Tuesday, Nov. 4) through Sunday, expected to cause disruptions on Morrissey Blvd in #Dorchester

I've always wanted to visit our namesake Dorchester in England. Erin Caldwell made the trip last month and shares the experience in the latest episode of the DotLife podcast!

"While the City has planned for the end of Covid-19 relief funds, what is not yet known is the full impact that any potential federal cuts will have on Boston’s receipt of federal dollars." - Grant Farrington and Dylan Halky, BMRB

Coming up in #Dorchester on Nov. 8.

Before its restoration, The Urban Wild, one of 29 citywide, was a mishmash of old deciduous trees and invasive species, mixed in with construction debris, old car parts and even a kitchen sink. #Mattapan via Seth Daniel in The Reporter

Boston city councillors add voices to latest rent control push www.dotnews.com/2025/rent-co...

The city's Legacy Business program is a great opportunity to highlight and support local small biz— please consider nominating your fav spot that's been operating in Boston 10 years or more: www.boston.gov/government/c...

"Councillor [Henry] Santana’s order for a hearing on SROs has not yet been scheduled, but it sparked interest. In addition to [Liz] Breadon, councillors Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Sharon Durkin, Julia Mejia, Ben Weber, and Brian Worrell have signed on." - @yawumiller.bsky.social for DotNews

Traffic presents obstacle for 24-unit condo plan at Granite Avenue and Hill Top Street in #Dorchester www.dotnews.com/2025/traffic...

The Madison Park Technical Vocational High School girls volleyball team powered its way over East Boston at Friday’s City Championships in the Boston Latin Academy gym, topping off a 17-0 regular season and earning a high seed in this week’s Division 5 state tournament. dotnews.com/2025/undefea...

Popular Jamaican eatery Murl's Kitchen plans to relocate to bigger space in the new Four Corners Plaza in #Dorchester, add sit-down dining, bar www.dotnews.com/2025/murl-s-...