April 2021 Issue
What’s Next: The Ultimate Guide to Boston’s Post-Pandemic Future
From education and healthcare to office life and the collective grief we all feel, dozens of local experts offer their predictions for a city in transition.
Feature
Charlie Baker: Leadership, Lessons Learned, and What Lies Ahead
After 13 months of managing the COVID crisis, the governor opens up about “one of the most difficult things” he’s ever been through.
Department
JC Monahan: Breaking My Silence
For many years, NBC Boston anchor JC Monahan had a secret—and keeping it nearly cost her everything.
Five Takeaways from a Conversation with Paul Theroux
With a new book out this month, the novelist and travel writer talks about his famous family, hanging with fellow Medford native Michael Bloomberg, and why all roads lead to the Cape.
Sole of the City
I used to spend my days strolling the streets of Boston and Cambridge. Then the pandemic struck, and I no longer had anywhere to go. That’s when the journey really began.
Home Design
Holding All the Cars
An active New Hampshire family gets a stunning—and convenient—new spot to stash their wheels.
Either-Or: A Light, Bright Charlestown Condo vs. a Charming Reading Colonial
It’s amazing what a few miles will do to the market.
Other
What’s the Difference between a “Dixie Cup” and a “Hoodsie Cup?”
They might be the same childrens’ ice cream treat, but Van Halen never sang a song about Hoodsies.
Fashion + Style
Island Treasures
From clean beauty products to local produce and pottery, islander Tessa Cressman brings a luxe new take on the classic sundry shop to ACK.
The Lust Lineup: Birds of a Feather
Soar into spring with the season’s most whimsical fashion trend.
Boston Traveler: Palm Beach
What’s old is new again in one of Boston’s most beloved spring-break destinations.
Did Someone Say Spa?
After a cold, dark COVID winter, treat yourself with these brand-new wellness and beauty indulgences.