Dorchester earlier this month played host to several Eastern Europeans taking part in a US State Department program that offers organizers and interns an up-close look at American democracy. The initiative involves people from Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Hungary, and Albania, countries known for a history of oppressive governments. “They’re trying hard to rebuild their civic
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Massachusetts House and Senate leaders said on Tuesday that there will be a Transportation Committee hearing in the “coming weeks” after the Federal Transportation Administration stepped in to voice concerns about safety in the MBTA’s operations. “Given the FTA’s interim findings and alarming directives, there is an increased need to better understand the agency’s shortcomings
This article originally appeared in the Reporter in 2015. This year's parade is Sunday, June 5- starting at 1 p.m. in Lower Mills.- Editors Can you feel it? The sense of anticipation, joy, and wonder, reverberating up and down Dot Ave? It’s not Christmas, folks. It’s Dorchester Day. Never been to Dot Day? Kid, you’re in for a treat. Here’s what you need to know about the
Residents and coastal resiliency advocates weighed in on plans for the sprawling Dorchester Bay City development at a public meeting last Thursday (Feb. 17) focused on urban design, open space, and sustainability. The Boston Planning and Development Agency has extended the public comment period for this stage of the project to March 25 to allow more time for the community to