June 2020 Issue
Ready to Get Out?
Sunscreen? Check. Bug spray? Check. Mask and hand sanitizer? (Sigh.) Check. Now all you have to do is go.
Feature
The Bostonians Giving Us Hope for the Future
Four extraordinary tales of resilience, heroism, and transformation when we need it most.
The Untold Story of Moderna’s Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Since early January, this Cambridge biotech has been chasing a vaccine and breaking records for speed. Will it be the first across the finish line?
Department
To Shop or Not to Shop?
What do Boston’s high-end boutiques have to do to get customers back in the store?
The Interview: Juliette Kayyem
CNN security expert and Cambridge mother of three Juliette Kayyem has plenty to say about Donald Trump, Boston’s recovery, and staying safe this summer.
The Last Days of Whitey Bulger
His time behind bars before being murdered has remained unknown—until now.
Home Design
Spaces: In Full View
A couple’s revamped master suite makes the most of the outdoors.
Either-Or: A Sophisticated Wellesley Manse vs. an Airy Cambridge Victorian
It’s amazing what a few miles will do to the market.
Fashion + Style
The Lust Lineup: Wear It With Pride
Call it a trend or call it optimism, but rainbow-inspired fashion feels oh so apropos this season.
Boston Traveler: Narragansett
We’re all itching to get away. Here’s why this easy-to-reach seaside spot should be at the top of your list.
News
On the Waterfront: An Oral History of the Seaport
The radical, imperfect, and unfinished transformation of Boston’s newest neighborhood.
Other
What Aspects of a Normal New England Summer Will You Miss the Most?
And in the absence of normality, what do we have to look forward to this season?
Health
Coping With the Crisis
Still feeling all the feels several months into this pandemic? You don’t have to go it alone.