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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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The Coolest New Boston Ice Cream Shops: September Edition – Eater Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal @blumie September 29, 2016 Read the full article here!

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Chill on Park’s After-School Activity Picks

The start of school doesn’t mean the end of fun! Your kids will love having something to look forward to after a long day of classwork, and some of our favorite organizations provide just that, right here in Dorchester.

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8 Recipes to Cool You Down

Sometimes there are treats you want at any given time… so why not learn to make them at home? We’ve selected a bunch of our favorite, easy-to-make items and included the ingredients and steps to create them on your own.  

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Coffee 101: The Origin of Coffee

For some, coffee is a treat. Others say it’s a necessity. But no matter the reason, people love coffee. Coffee is one of the world’s most consumed drinks (after water), and more than 1400 million cups are drunk around the world each day, with the majority of it enjoyed at breakfast. (More than half of…

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Interview with Wendy Issokson of Chill on Park — Jewish Boston

By Matt Robinson View the full article via JewishBoston.com here. It is getting to be ice cream season in Greater Boston (as if it ever is not!) and there is a welcome new player in the field. Well, actually, Chill on Park is not so new, having just celebrated its first year at 142 Park…

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Chill on Park: Neighborhood Destination and Tik-cool o-YUM! — Jewish Journal

By Matt Robinson Read the full article at Boston.Forward.com   What do we all scream for when it’s hot outside? Ice cream! And now, thanks to the community-minded husband and wife team of Wendy and Alan Issokson, there is a fun new place to get it. Located on the corner of Dorchester Avenue and Park…

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Partner Spotlight: Haley House

In addition to ice cream and coffee, Chill On Park proudly serves other treats like cookies, brownies, and muffins from Haley House Bakery Cafe in Roxbury. But behind the delectable sweets in our glass case is a story—a story of hospitality, community, and inspiration.

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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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