October 2024 Issue
Eliza Dushku’s Bold New Journey
Psychedelic therapy helped turn her life around. Now the former Hollywood actor turned certified therapist is on a trailblazing mission to do the same for others—and revolutionize trauma treatment in Boston and beyond.
Feature
From Heartbreak to Hope: A Lewiston Father’s Unlikely Journey, One Year After the Massacre
After a gunman took his son’s life in Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, Arthur Barnard found himself drowning in grief. Then his pain paved a new path. One year after the massacre, the story of loss, love, and hope in Lewiston.
What’s the Deal with Ibogaine?
The promise and perils of the Question 4 psychedelic few people know.
Massachusetts Ballot, Question 4 on Psychedelics: What You Need to Know
A no-BS guide to the psychedelics ballot initiative in November.
The New England Travel Awards: And the Winners Are…
From festivals and wineries to ski mountains and luxury resorts, your favorites met our panel of seasoned travel journalists. The result? These 20 top spots to visit and to experience in the region.
Our Brand-New Top Dentists in Greater Boston List Is Here
Boston magazine’s all-new list of the 834 best dentists in the region—from generalists to orthodontists to pediatric specialists—as chosen by their peers.
Department
Meet Boston’s Next MVPs (Most Viral Posters)
They’re not skating, hitting fastballs, or sinking three-pointers, but these social media masterminds just might be the breakout stars of their teams.
Ben Mezrich Strikes Hollywood Gold (Again)
The wildly prolific local writer writes books faster than most people change their socks.
How October 7 Galvanized Boston’s Jewish Community
In the aftermath of Hamas militants’ attack on Israel last year, some local residents joined support groups. Others became activists. Some even changed their worldviews entirely.
Home Design
If Colonel Mustard Had a Library, It Might Look Like This
Taking clues from the past and the present, an 1840s-era Beacon Hill reading room gets a stunning renovation.
So, You Want to Live in Somerville?
The birthplace of Marshmallow Fluff offers the sweet spot of (relatively) affordable housing and proximity to Boston.
Real Estate Showdown: A Back Bay Brownstone vs. a Suburban Tudor
It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a Marlborough Street pad with a family-friendly home in Wellesley Farms.
Fashion + Style
Provincetown, Raúl Esparza, and a Parade of Scary Exes
Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the Fine Arts Work Center’s Summer Awards Celebration, the Stargazer Gala, and Jack Connors’ last Beach Ball.
Electric-Car Maker Rivian Rolls into the Back Bay
The 5,000-square-foot outpost at the Lyrik development is a smart-vehicle showroom you can explore with friends, family, and even Fido.
Preview: Bosse, a Pickleball MegaComplex in Natick, Opens Soon
This month, Boston chef Chris Coombs and former professional tennis player D.J. Bosse will open the largest indoor pickleball experience in Massachusetts. Here, sneak a dink at this paddle paradise unveiled.
Five Natural Hair Salons in Greater Boston
From Newbury Street’s only Black-owned salon to an expert stylist’s Canton expansion, these local spots will help you find a style that’s distinctly you.
A Weekend Traveler’s Guide to North Conway, New Hampshire
Check off everything on your fall bucket list with a visit to this wildly picturesque New Hampshire mountain town.
Beacon
Where to Eat in Greater Boston in October 2024
New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus new reasons to visit older spots.