Native son's Elevate Cities to fund block parties

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Dorchester native brings Elevate Cities to his hometown

A Dorchester native and Boston Latin School graduate who built a financial services company is bringing a new philanthropic effort, Elevate Cities, to his hometown. The initiative aims to fund community-building events such as block parties.

Dorchester Reporter

Joseph Bailey, 20, Charged With Murder in Whitfield Street Shooting

Bailey was arraigned October 1 in Dorchester District Court on a murder charge after a September 30 shooting inside a Whitfield Street apartment left a man dead. He pleaded not guilty and was ordered held without bail.

Boston.com

Junkfest Brings Live Music to Dorchester Brewing Tonight

Junkyard Boston and Dorchester Brewing Company host Junkfest tonight, Friday, October 2, from 5 to 11:30 p.m. at 1250 Massachusetts Ave. The music showcase continues Saturday, October 3.

Dorchester Brewing Co.

dbar Hosts Friday Night Karaoke

Dbar on Dorchester Avenue holds its weekly karaoke night tonight, Friday, October 2.

Caught In Dot

Mayor's Senior Advisory Council Meets Virtually Today

The Mayor's Senior Advisory Council meets virtually today, Friday, October 2, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The agenda includes member recognition, a commission update and new business.

City of Boston

Uphams Corner Library Offers Poetry Workshop for Older Adults

Senior Fridays: Poetry Workshop runs today, Friday, October 2, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Uphams Corner Branch Library. Participants write, edit and perform poems; registration is required.

Boston Public Library

Free Youth Fitness Activities at Sportsmen's Tennis Center Tonight

Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center and the Boston Police Department offer free fitness activities for youth ages 5–16 tonight, Friday, October 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 950 Blue Hill Avenue.

Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center

City, MBTA Conclude Series of Blue Hill Avenue Meetings

The City of Boston and the MBTA held the last of four Blue Hill Avenue meetings in the Holland Tech High School auditorium.

Dorchester Reporter

Transit Police Seek Man Who Broke Senior's Jaw on Red Line

Transit Police are looking for a man who, unprovoked, punched a person over 60 in the face on a Red Line train at Shawmut around 10:45 a.m. on Sept. 22, breaking his jaw.

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