January 2022 Issue
Feature
Loss, Love, and the Hermit Who Went Viral
Deep in the woods of New Hampshire, a hermit, a landowner, and town officials clashed over a small piece of forest near the Merrimack River. It ended in the most unexpected way.
All of the Amenities. None of the Alligators.
Forget moving to Florida, Boston’s seniors are finding the retirement of their dreams without fleeing to the Sunshine State.
Scandal! Feuds! Betrayal!
An oral history of the rise and fall of Boston’s most loathed (and loved) gossip column.
Department
The Interview: Glenn Loury
Brown University professor Glenn Loury has a few things to say about race and culture in Boston and beyond.
The Life of the (Dinner) Party
As the city bounces back from a pandemic, can these tastemakers set the pace for a Roaring Twenties revival?
Home Design
A Sudbury Colonial vs. A Contemporary Townhouse in Southie
It’s amazing what a few miles will do to the market. This month, we compare a Georgian-style home west of the city to a single-family off Dorchester Street.
Spaces: High Design
A Newton family sets their sights on a glorious makeoverfor a tired hangout.
Other
Why Is Connecticut Always Excluded From Talk of New England?
The oft-neglected New England state boasts verdant forests, tidy town commons, a rich nautical heritage, and a vibrant literary culture.
Beacon
Dining Out: Uncharted Waters
The team behind a landmark Boston steakhouse turns to seafood in all its forms. But will the Banks Fish House sink or swim?
Fashion + Style
Some Like It Hot
Ready to escape the cold? Here’s your step-by-step winter playbook for getting out of town and into the sun.