March 2022 Issue
Top Places to Live 2022: Key to the Kingdom
Low inventory. Feverish demand. Insane prices. And yes, worth every penny. Six ways to unlock the secrets to Boston’s most mysterious real estate market ever.
Feature
The Loooong Shot
Traveling club teams have transformed what it means to be a student athlete. Are the 6 a.m. practices, out-of-state games, sky-high bills, and toll on kids’ bodies and souls (and families’ sanity) still worth the improbable chance that sports will get your kid into college?
Department
Bostonian by Choice
The debate over who counts as a local has been raging for decades. Finally, we have the answer.
The Interview: U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins
Massachusetts’ top legal eagle spills the tea.
So Long, Charlie. RIP, GOP.
Last in a proud line of “Weldian” governors, Charlie Baker is leaving office for good and clearing the way within the GOP for a new breed of Trump-loving leaders. The result? The death of the state’s Republican Party.
Fashion + Style
A Prized Rolex, and Four Other Things Celtic Grant Williams Loves Right Now
At the Garden, the Boston Celtics forward has his eye on the ball. But off the court, he’s on the lookout for objects of beauty.
What’s in Store: Here Comes the Sun
Blowing out of town for warmer winds? Outfit yourself with these tropics-ready essentials.
Want to Get Fit?
From yoga studios to bodybuilding gyms, the area’s freshest fitness facilities aim to reshape you from head to toe.
Boston Traveler: Sedona, Arizona
Sandstone and spirituality mingle in the high Arizona desert.
Home Design
Habitat: Let the Games Begin
A pair of California transplants embrace laid-back living in Wellesley.
Real Estate Showdown: A Grand Colonial in Lowell vs. a Modern Somerville Townhouse
It’s amazing what a few miles will do to the market. This month, we compare a spacious retreat in the Mill City with a condo by Union Square.
Spaces: Open House
A sun-drenched addition on a Bay State home promises plenty of space, both inside and out.
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.
Other
Beacon
The Top Beers in Boston
Our (highly opinionated) guide to the 24 tastiest suds in the city, from light to dark.