October 2020 Issue
Boston Is Not Okay
A special report on the area’s looming mental health crisis—and how to find help if you need it.
Feature
Hidden New England
There’s more to this region than meets the eye—you just have to know where to look.
The Dentist Will Screen You Now
I never feared going to have my teeth cleaned. Then the pandemic hit.
The Day the Music Died
Fifty years ago, rising soul sensation Franklin Lynch was shot dead by police at Boston City Hospital. The killing of an unarmed man, and its cover-up, inspired Boston’s Black community to invent a new form of civic justice. Why doesn’t anyone remember?
Department
The Interview: Lawrence O’Donnell
Whether the topic is Hollywood, presidential politics, or cable news, MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell has plenty to say.
Home Design
Either-Or: A Monochromatic Weston Home vs. a Colorful Salem Manse
It’s amazing what a few miles will do to the market.
Spaces: Taking Care of Business
A Brookline sunroom gets new life as a peaceful office perfect for working and studying at home.
Fashion + Style
Time to Reboot
Menswear designer Todd Snyder puts a fresh spin on two New England institutions this month.
The Lust Lineup: Shine Bright
We could all use a little extra sparkle right about now—and this fall trend delivers.
Boston Traveler: Martha’s Vineyard
Shoulder season on the island was practically made for socially distanced fall getaways. Here’s how to do it right.
Other
Could There Be Buried Treasure underneath Boston?
As popular lore would have it, the Boston area may be home to the bounties of Captain Kidd and Thomas Veale.
Health
Polo for the People
With polo clubs now welcoming beginners all across New England, the sport of kings isn’t just for royalty anymore.