A Referendum on Fun in Massachusetts Is Coming. Are We Ready to Party, or Not?
On “happy hours” and fireworks, voters may get the chance to ditch some of the state’s most infamous stick-in-the-mud policies.
Without an Official Vaccine Mandate, Boston Bars and Restaurants Are “Taking Matters into Our Own Hands”
The service industry is on a new front line of public health—and some are hoping for backup.
Ever Lost a Million Dollars in 24 Hours? With VaxMillions, Now You Can
Every winner of the state’s vaccine lottery program faces an ominously ticking clock.
GBH Has Killed the Arthur Program. Despite Its Best Efforts, It Never Killed Arthur Memes
The Boston-based makers of the show pleaded with horny, twisted meme-makers to stop. They (obviously!) didn’t.
A Brief History of Bennifer Sightings in Boston
Will Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez bless us all with their presence this year like they did in the early aughts?
The I-93 Bridge Crash in Medford May Just Be the Worst in Local History
And we’ve seen a lot of them.
Welcome to the Tall Ship at Pier One, the Giant Front Porch of the New East Boston
A floating restaurant, and a pop-up adult playground overflowing with rosé have sprung to life on the margins of a rapidly changing neighborhood.
Mark Ruffalo Filmed a Message of Support for Boston Globe Union Members
The Spotlight and Avengers star says he “stands with the brave journalists of the Boston Globe.”
Living in Boston’s Summer of Euphoria—with a Dash of Dread
Putting the grimmest era of the pandemic behind us feels good. But what are we to make of Delta and breakthrough cases lurking in the shadows?
Reports of BoltBus’ Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
The discount bus line, synonymous with cheap trips from Boston to NYC, says it’s not going anywhere.
Want to Get People Back on the MBTA? Make It More Fun
From water taxis and e-scooters to freebies and buskers, a mostly serious guide to keeping drivers off the streets, and luring them back on the T.
Big Shoutout to the Gamer Playing Call of Duty on the Red Line on the Fourth of July
Riders spotted him with a full TV and console set up on a bench at the Harvard stop.
So How about That Lightning Storm in Boston, Huh?
Can we just get a round of applause for Mother Nature real quick?
The Worst of Boston’s Uber and Lyft Shortage Has Passed…But Get Ready for Pricey Rides
All signs point to a move toward normalcy in the weeks after Massachusetts’ state of emergency ended.
Airbnb Says Its Anti-Partying Rules Blocked 3,500 Rentals around Boston This Year
The app is embracing its role as the region’s party-pooper in chief.