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City Life

From Heartbreak to Hope: A Maine Father’s Unlikely Journey, One Year After the Lewiston Massacre

After a gunman took his son’s life in Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, Arthur Barnard found himself drowning in grief. Then his pain paved a new path. Twelve months after the massacre, the story of loss, love, and hope in Lewiston.


Restaurants

The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Salem, Massachusetts Right Now 

Arts & Entertainment

Author Ben Mezrich Strikes Hollywood Gold (Again)

Home & Property

So, You Want to Live in Somerville?


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Arts & Entertainment

Things to Do This Week in Boston

Your frequently updated guide to getting off the couch and out of the house.

Home & Property

How Do You Make a Great Room Even Greater?

For architect William Hanley, the solution was making the stunning Maine surroundings part of the decor.

Restaurants

All of Barbara Lynch’s Restaurants Are Closing

After closing her Fort Point businesses early in 2024, Lynch is now shuttering her remaining spots.

Life & Style

Five Natural Hair Salons in Greater Boston

From Newbury Street’s only Black-owned salon to an expert stylist’s Canton expansion, these local spots will help you find a style that’s distinctly you.

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Restaurants

News Bites: The Cambridge Croissant Café from the Iggy’s Team Is Here

Plus, a Dorchester burger fave expands to Cambridge, a Brockton brewery is not closing after all, and more food news for the week.

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Arts & Entertainment

Where to Go Apple Picking Near Boston

Find your perfect fall at these 12 awesome apple orchards—each less than an hour from the city.


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The Magazine: Current Issue

The Magazine: Current Issue

Starring Eliza Dushku.
Top 50 Restaurants in Boston

Top 50 Restaurants in Boston

Our annual field-tested, scrupulously vetted, and deeply opinionated ranking of the best places to eat right now.


Arts & Entertainment

Newbury Street’s Trident Booksellers & Café Celebrates 40 Years

The reading-and-café cultural staple expands, giving readers more room to browse, relax, and discover new titles.

City Life

This City Councilor Is Boston’s Brightest Rising Political Star

Council President Ruthzee Louijeune on the local housing crisis, the city’s best Haitian food, and, for once and for all, how to pronounce her last name.

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Restaurants

Popular Burlington Restaurant Việt Citron Will Expand to Somerville

The casual spot is known for its crispy pork belly and fresh flavors.

Arts & Entertainment

Five Historic Cemeteries to Visit in Boston

‘Tis the season.

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Restaurants

It’s Almost Time for Taste 2024, Our Biggest Food Event of the Year

Get your tickets now, and we’ll see you on November 7.

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Best of Boston

Best of Boston

Top Places to Live 2024

Top Places to Live 2024


City Life

How October 7 Galvanized Boston’s Jewish Community

In the aftermath of Hamas militants’ attack on Israel last year, some local residents joined support groups. Others became activists. Some even changed their worldviews entirely.

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Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston in October 2024

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus new reasons to visit older spots.

Home & Property

The Hotel Portsmouth Gets a Modern Americana Redesign

The boutique New Hampshire guesthouse unveils a red, white, and blue vibe while honoring its storied structure.

Home & Property

Real Estate Showdown: A Back Bay Brownstone vs. a Suburban Tudor

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a Marlborough Street pad with a family-friendly home in Wellesley Farms.

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