By Sunday, as talks percolated in Washington about a potential deal to reopen the federal government, both Attorney General Andrea Campbell and Gov. Maura Healey
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
The CVS on Dudley Street in Uphams Corner will close on Dec. 18, company officials confirmed today after an inquiry from The Reporter.
A local man was charged with interfering with an election official, interfering with a voter and assault and battery on a police officer after he
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
Members in a day-long summit at Northeastern University (NU) on Oct. 21 took a deep dive into the challenges facing Bostonians confronting mental health issues
Community members are invited to attend Area C-11’s Community CompStat meeting beginning on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church
The Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA) approved a one-year extension of its 2023 contract with the city this week, adding minor reforms to policing.
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
A privately owned vacant lot behind the Engine 18 firehouse in Peabody Square would be acquired by the city of Boston for $1.3 million to
Rev. Miniard Culpepper won the District 7 seat left vacant by Tania Fernandes Anderson. The city’s unofficial election results showed Culpepper with 3,874 votes to
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
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
“City Councillor Henry Santana was overwhelmingly re-elected in a landslide,” Mayor Wu told a crowd gathered at the Seaport’s Grace by Nia, where Councillor Ruthzee
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
Erin Caldwell and Bill Forry from the Dorchester Reporter analyze the week’s news, including final election updates; Murl’s Kitchen’s expansion plans; new condos on Granite
Lake Morrissey alert! High tides and “minor” coastal flooding forecast tomorrow morning (Tuesday, Nov. 4) through Sunday, Nov. 9 are expected to cause disruptions on
More than 300 guests filled the the Artist for Humanity’s Epicenter in South Boston last Friday (Oct.24) for the 15th annual Boston Irish Honors luncheon
Legislation targeting what advocates call a “humanitarian crisis” in Massachusetts prisons would enhance educational opportunities, mental health services, and other standards across the system, advocates
Four Boston city councillors last Wednesday endorsed a rent control measure that supporters hope to get on the 2026 Massachusetts ballot.
Dorchester’s Mather School was buzzing with excitement on Fri., Oct. 10, as students gazed up to the sky to watch the Boston Fire Aerial Team
A cross-section of Dorchester leaders and Boston Police officers of Cape Verdean descent will host a gala fundraiser at Venezia restaurant in Port Norfolk next
Bathed in the reds, yellows, and oranges of fall, the tree-lined paths of the newly restored Mattahunt Woods showcased a complete revival last Friday (Oct.
A developer who wants to build a 24-unit condominium building on a Granite Avenue site adjacent to Cedar Grove Cemetery offered updates on his plans
The Dorchester Historical Society’s House History Research program provides Dorchester and Mattapan residents with comprehensive reports of their home’s histories. It just won a major
The annual Neponset River Pumpkin Parade saw one of the largest crowds in years on Thurs., Oct. 23 in Pope John Paul II Park on
