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7 Great After-School Programs & Activities in DOT

As summer is coming to a close and school is starting up soon, it’s time to start thinking about after-school programs and activities for your children. Whether it’s homework help, arts, sports, or socializing with friends, there are plenty of great options right here in Dorchester. We compiled a list of our top picks in…

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8 Free Things to do with Your Kids this Summer in Boston

Need something to do with the kiddos? On a budget? Need to cool down in the summer heat? Here’s a few things we’ve come up with for you. 1. Ryan Playground/Spray Park More like a full-fledged water park than a spray park, with lifeguards on duty. Includes a large wading pool that even big kids…

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Chill on Park: Valentine’s Day Meal Spots in Dorchester

We LOVE treating ourselves and our loved ones to quality, local food. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we rounded up some great spots in Dorchester for good food and good company. If you’re feeling the love and want to celebrate with a special meal, give one of these a try; it feels good…

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5 Snow-inspired Projects to Keep You Busy this Winter

Snow has fallen, trees are bare, and temperatures are below 40 degrees: all classic signs that it’s winter here in Boston! Though it’s cold outside, and you probably don’t want to spend too much time out there, we have a few ways to keep busy inside. Beat that winter boredom with these snow-inspired, kid-friendly activities.…

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Chill on Park’s Summer Event Picks

School is [almost] out, the sun is still shining after work, and everyone’s is excited to spend time outside. So what’s happening around the Dorchester area and Boston over the next few months?

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Welcome to Chill on Park!

Many of you already know Alan Issokson, my husband, and the owner of H. Levenbaum Insurance at 1534 Dorchester Ave. When the space where Chill On Park is now located became available, Alan had a vision: a coffee and ice cream shop as a local neighborhood spot.

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