January 2020 Issue
Top Doctors 2020
How Boston’s brightest doctors are solving the world’s most baffling medical conundrums. Plus, our annual list of the region’s top doctors.
Feature
The New King of Clubs
Think Boston’s stodgy old world of private clubs won’t ever change? Clearly, you haven’t been to Marty Meehan’s UMass Club.
The Short, Wild Ride of Correia the Kid
Is he a white-collar criminal and corrupt politician, as federal prosecutors allege? Or is he one of the best mayors in Fall River history, as he insists? Maybe, somehow, Jasiel Correia could be both.
Return to Our Roots
From Italy to Cape Verde, we hop the globe in search of the soul of Boston.
Department
The Interview: Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison
After three years together as cohosts of America’s Test Kitchen, the ebullient stars dish on their humble beginnings in television, what they don’t like about each other, and the long overdue case against kale.
The Tragic, Enduring Legacy of Phoebe Prince
Her death after being bullied at school was supposed to change everything. Now, 10 years later, has being a teenager in Massachusetts gotten any better?
Fashion + Style
The Lust Lineup: Warm Up to Fleece
The jacket once known for keeping soccer moms toasty gets a runway-ready makeover.
Object of Desire: In the Clear
Designer Laura Baldini crafted a stadium-standard tote bag after an embarrassing mishap at a concert.
In the Neighborhood: Needham
As more and more urbanites flee Boston for this charming western ’burb, the town’s retail scene is getting a citified upgrade.
Boston Traveler: Turks and Caicos
Winter blues already got you down? It’s always summer in this sunny Caribbean hideaway.
Home Design
Covet: Dream Weaver
After a macramé class at a brewery, wedding photographer Suzanna March began to weave wall hangings inspired by nature.
Either-Or: A Spacious Lincoln Retreat vs. a Cozy Cambridge Single-Family
It’s amazing what a few miles will do to the market.
Spaces: Peak Style
A winter-loving family brings European flair to their New Hampshire ski house.
Beacon
Romance in Bloom
Looking for love in Boston? From perfect restaurants for a rendezvous to swoon-worthy date ideas, here are 20 ways to meet—and keep—your match.
Give Our Regards to Broadway
The Colonial Theatre is one step closer to reclaiming Boston’s legacy as the first place to see tomorrow’s Broadway hits.
News
The Billion-Dollar Blight
Papered-over storefronts and “for rent” signs have marred the appearance of Harvard Square and are threatening the beating heart of Cambridge. Thankfully, there’s a solution.
Influencer: Power Behind the Throne
Wilnelia Rivera, Ayanna Pressley’s former political campaign strategist, on hosting her first live podcast, making powerful friends, and why she fears for the future of American democracy.
Alas, Poor Patrick
In this year’s presidential primary, the Democratic Party is no place for an optimist.
Restaurants
Dining Out: Black Lamb
One of Boston’s top chefs launches a fourth South End restaurant. Can he keep the hits coming?
Health
Naturally Beautiful
Want to make a clean break from toxic chemicals and dyes? These locally based natural beauty lines promise to have you glowing from head to toe.
Other
What’s the Most “Boston” Thing That Happened This Decade?
As it turns out, Boston will not host the 2024 Summer Olympics.