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Picture: Joseph Lee students create massive mosaic of Menino

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:24:29 GMT

Students at the Joseph Lee School, who have garnered attention with their massive mosaics, recently completed one of their most complicated to date.

Mayor to meet with neighbors Friday at Martin Playground

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:35:01 GMT

Mayor Thomas M. Menino will be making a stop in Dorchester Friday as part of his annual Neighborhood Coffee Hour.

Former state representative Stephen Doran arrested for allegedly receiving meth package at JP school

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:09:44 GMT

Former state representative Stephen W. Doran was held Wednesday on $10,000 bail after being charged with drug trafficking for allegedly receiving a package containing more than 400 grams of methamphetamine at a Jamaica Plain charter school where he worked as a tutor, authorities said.

Dorchester resident name 'Big' of the year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:18:39 GMT

Dorchester resident Warren Madden was recently recognized by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay for his work with the group.

UMass Boston to house a handful of classrooms in Corcoran Jennison's Mount Vernon Street building

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:23:59 GMT

Corcoran Jennison, the owner of the office building at 150 Mount Vernon St. in Dorchester, was recently approved by the citys Zoning Board of Appeals to lease some of its space to the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Boston to hold Memorial Day observances across city

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:30:23 GMT

Several Memorial Day observances and services are scheduled in the coming days at public parks and cemeteries throughout Boston.

Ups n' Downs building proposed to hold real estate office, barber shop

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:12:40 GMT

The two-story structure at the base of the Neponset Bridge, once the home of Ups n' Downs, will be replaced by a real-estate office and barber shop, according to its new owner, Denis Keohane.

The MBTA: ruining weekends since 1897

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:33:18 GMT

The first portion of the subway line that would become the MBTA opened more than 115 years ago, and by the standards of that time, it's doing pretty well.

Menino outlines $1.8 billion, five-year plan for capital improvements across city

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:32:29 GMT

(Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff) Mayor Thomas M. Menino today at the proposed site of a handicapped friendly park near Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown. Jeremy C. Fox, Globe Correspondent Mayor Thomas M. Menino outlined a five-year capital plan today aimed at...

Menino outlines $1.8 billion, five-year plan for capital improvements across city

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:32:29 GMT

Roxbury Community College graduates largest class to date

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:07:14 GMT

For the 38th-year in a row another class from Roxbury Community College has received their diplomas and certificates.

Results from the second-annual MathRocks competition

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:45:43 GMT

The second-annual MathRocks competition brought mathletes from across the city together for a day of putting their mathematical skills to the test.

City: Help us pick where to put new Hubway stations in South Boston, Jamaica Plain, Dorchester, Charlestown

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:32:57 GMT

Boston residents and area cyclists can provide feedback about proposed locations for new Hubway stations as the bike-share program gears up to expand to the South Boston Innovation District, Jamaica Plain, North Dorchester and Charlestown, city officials announced Thursday.

Dorchester artists contribute to quilt that honors marathon victims

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:45:48 GMT

As the city of Boston and its residents recover after the tragic events at the Boston Marathon a month ago, a group of artists are pouring their emotions into a quilt.

At Blue Hill Boys and Girls Club students learn about healthy cooking and gardening

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:45:58 GMT

Something is sprouting at the Blue Hill Boys and Girls Club on Talbot Avenue and the youth members are learning to cook it.

MBTA to launch faster, more informative 'T-Alerts' system; old system to be discontinued

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:43:41 GMT

The MBTA says riders will soon be able to receive faster, more reliable, and more informative alerts, via text and e-mail, about sudden service delays and disruptions and planned changes.

Charter school systems with Boston branches in running for national award

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:01:21 GMT

Two charter school systems that have branches in Boston neighborhoods are in the running for an award recognizing their efforts to prepare students for college.

YMCA offers free summer memberships for 13- to 17-year-olds

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:10:14 GMT

The YMCA of Greater Boston is encouraging teens to get active this summer, offering free memberships at all 13 branches around the city, it announced Wednesday.

Drug disposal kiosks installed at Boston Police stations

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:51:32 GMT

Unused or expired medication can be disposed of at newly-installed kiosks in each of the 11 district police stations in Boston, city health officials said in a recent announcement.

Mission Hill Pilot School's debate team takes home the gold

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:37:30 GMT

Students from the Mission Hill Pilot School recently returned from a debate competition champions.

Salvation Army Kroc Center dedicates its aquatic center

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:36:50 GMT

The Salvation Army Kroc Center, located in Uphams Corner, recently celebrated the official naming of its aquatic center at its Dudley Street facility.

Boston seeks public advice for plan to protect, develop parks throughout city

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:14:20 GMT

Boston officials are seeking suggestions from the public to help create a multi-year plan ffor protecting and developing parks and other open space throughout the city.

Sunday's Hometown Comfort event to support One Fund-Boston

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:53:48 GMT

Dorchester, a community not known for sitting idly by, will come together over the weekend to raise money and support a city healing after the Boston Marathon Bombings.

Boston teen wins Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Scholarship

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:45:19 GMT

A Boston teen has been awarded the 2013 Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts scholarship for her commitment to Girl Scouting and service.

Watertown police officer to run 200 miles for Richard family

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:35:11 GMT

A Watertown police officer will embark on a 200-mile foot race through Vermont this month to raise money for Richard family members from Dorchester, who were deeply affected by the Boston Marathon bombings in April.