February 2022 Issue
Introducing Our 2022 List of Top Doctors in the Boston Area
1,797 of the region’s finest physicians, each nominated by their peers and rigorously vetted.
Feature
The Hopeless Romantic’s Guide to Dating in Boston
Check out 20 places every starry-eyed city dweller should know by heart.
Hunting for the Next Moderna
As a city awash in world-class hospital systems and explosive biotech firms, we’ve never been ones to rest on our laurels. Which begs the question: What’s next for Boston innovators?
Who Is Dianne Wilkerson?
After a stretch in prison, some consulting work, and a recent return to the public eye, the former state senator reaches a critical crossroads.
Department
For Those Moms About to Rock
How forming an all-female band during COVID turned out to be more than a one-hit wonder.
The Interview: Sean O’Brien
How do you defeat Amazon? We ask that and other burning questions of Boston’s own Sean O’Brien, the most powerful labor leader in all the land.
Tsarnaev, the Death Penalty, Three Murders in Waltham, and Me
In anticipation of her forthcoming book, the author argues that when it comes to punishing Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, there is more than meets the eye.
Home Design
Habitat: Recipe for Design
Armed with an ace team and plenty of patience, a young family pulls off an ambitious makeover for its traditional Wellesley home.
Real Estate Showdown: A Single-Family Home in Beverly vs. A Dorchester Townhouse
It’s amazing what a few miles will do to the market. This month, we compare a Cape-style house on the North Shore with a sunny condo in Clam Point.
VIEW: Coldwell Banker Realty’s Listings of the Month
Buying a home in or around Boston right now? Check out Coldwell Banker Realty’s newest properties for sale.
Spaces: Room to Roam
Cue the bubbles: A Boston couple creates a sprawling bath for post-work R & R.
Beacon
Get Baked
Why smoke when you can snack? Boston-area chefs are cooking up some creative new ways to add cannabis to your diet.
Fashion + Style
Something for Everyone
Terma Goods, a Dedham boutique of curated curiosities, pampers your body, soul, home, and even your dog.
What’s in Store: Powder Trip
Heading to Jiminy Peak or Killington? Float the slopes with the season’s grooviest cold-weather gear.
Membership Has Its Rewards
From pickleball to squash, sports at the area’s buzziest social clubs are attracting a whole new breed of Bostonians—and they want to sweat.
Other
Why Are So Many Mass. Towns Pronounced Differently than They’re Spelled?
The answer comes from across the pond.