City Life

How the Karen Read Case Turned a Neighborhood Bar Into a True Crime Landmark

The region’s most sensational murder trial made Canton’s Waterfall Bar & Grille into an unwitting supporting character in the mystery of John O’Keefe’s death.


Home & Property

This Is Greater Boston’s Priciest Home Sale in 2025 (So Far)

City Life

Is There Anything Too Rude for Boston’s Nastiest Drivers?

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Restaurants

‘Somebody Feed Phil’ Star on Boston’s Food Scene: “I Absolutely Loved It”


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How Ted Kennedy and Tip O’Neill Got Boxing Legend Marvin Hagler a Title Shot

Brockton’s “Marvelous Marvin” battled the sport’s gatekeepers with unexpected allies by his side.

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

Rub-A-Dub-Dub, There’s a Bed by the Tub

With a place to soak and stunning views, this Essex boudoir is the ultimate place to unwind.

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Restaurants

Sullivan’s Castle Island Is Boston’s Only Beard Winner This Year

We raise a hot dog in congratulations, but we’re bummed that the James Beard Foundation overlooked the rest of our dining scene.

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Restaurants

Where to Find the Best Soft-Serve Ice Cream around Boston

These scoop shops and restaurants have the sweetest, creamiest cones.

Life & Style

Photos: Franklin Unveiled: Launch Event with Boston Magazine and Boston Home

Check out photos from the June 11, 2025 unveiling of the Franklin Building at Hancock Village.


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The 150 Most Influential Bostonians

The 150 Most Influential Bostonians

Let the arguments begin—influence, after all, is in the eye of the beholder.

A Nuts-and-Bolts Guide to Boston’s AI Revolution

A Nuts-and-Bolts Guide to Boston’s AI Revolution

A helpful primer for curious humans, cautious technophobes, and chatbot assistants.


Arts & Entertainment

Four Art and Design Books for Your Summer 2025 Reading List

The big story behind a tiny house, recipes that capture culinary finds on Martha’s Vineyard, an inside look at the Frick Collection, and more.

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Restaurants

An Essential Boston Ice Cream Guide: 15 Local Spots for Every Mood

A frozen treat for every occasion, from a sweet twist on Taco Tuesday to personal-sized ice cream cakes.

Restaurants

30 Must-Try Ice Cream Shops Around Boston

Old-school fudge sundaes, funked-up modern flavors, and a gelato or two, too.

City Life

Has Boston Business Lost Its Juice?

The city’s corporate class once saved Boston from bankruptcy. Now, with a fiscal crisis and mayoral showdown looming, the business community faces its biggest test yet—and Boston’s future hangs in the balance.

Home & Property

So, You Want to Live in Beverly?

This scenic coastal suburb has it all: a buzzy art scene, public parks, and a lively town center away from the hustle and bustle of Boston.

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Best of Boston

Best of Boston

Top Places to Live

Top Places to Live

Our rigorously researched and delightfully divisive list of 141 Greater Boston cities and towns.


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Restaurants

There Are a Lot (!!) of Greater Boston Beer Gardens to Visit This Summer

Here’s where to blissfully sip your way through a season of suds and sun.

Home & Property

This Chestnut Hill Home Lounge Used to be a Horse Stable

The former carriage house of a turn-of-the-19th-century Greater Boston home undergoes a contemporary revival.

Life & Style

Will Milk Money Usher in a New Indie Retail Era of Newbury Street?

Does the glam clothing and gift boutique’s arrival represent a shift in Boston’s main shopping drag?

Home & Property

A Cambridge Condo Glows Up

Designer Jill Najnigier suffuses warmth into an all-too-white Cambridge condominium with well-placed wood accents and colorful art.

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