Guides

30 Bold, Bougie, Boston Gifts for Everyone on Your Nice List

From artisanal sweets and unique experiences to dazzling gems, designer bags, and electric rides, our guide to satisfying your friends and neighbors with these handpicked locally available presents.


Q&A

The New Boston University President Is a Renaissance Scholar’s Dream

News

Could Sandra Birchmore’s Accused Killer Also Be Charged with Larceny?

Q&A

The Exit Interview: Jill Medvedow, Outgoing ICA Boston Director


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News

Jon Keller’s Nine Big, Shiny, Happy Ideas for the New Governor

Sure, Massachusetts has its problems but compared to much of the country over the past eight years, we’ve enjoyed plenty of sunshine and bluebirds. In a nod to the gubernatorial election this month, the political wiz advises our new leader on how to keep from messing up our relatively stable lives. Plus, a goodbye letter from Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito.

Longform

The New Race to Rule the Automile

For decades, the likes of Herb Chambers and Ernie Boch transcended Boston’s multibillion-dollar auto industry by making their way into local lore as household names and cultural icons. Now, with the advent of disruptors like Tesla and Carvana, is the era of the car titan coming to an end, or will a new generation of mega-dealers find a way to keep their foot on the gas?

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News

Get an Inside Look at the Biggest Head of the Charles Yet

Watch the action unfold this weekend on both sides of the river.

Opinion

The Little Things

Turns out, the most remarkable moments of the past few years have nothing to do with the pandemic at all.

Longform

The Making (And Unmaking) Of Monica Cannon-Grant

In the wake of George Floyd’s slaying, the outspoken activist and nonprofit leader became a darling of the city’s power elite, who rolled out the red carpet and gave generously to her cause. Then the feds showed up.

Longform

Varsity Jacket Blues

Letterman jackets used to be for winners and cool kids. In today’s high schools, they’re about as popular as leg warmers and big hair. What happened?


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The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston 2024

The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston 2024

We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region.

Our 2024 Boston Power List

Our 2024 Boston Power List

This year's ranking reflects the city's changing dynamics: nearly half of the power players are women.


Guides

The Boston Billionaires Club

A billion dollars sure is a lot of money. How 24 of the deepest pockets in town are shaping the city—and our lives.

News

The Interview: Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper

Now at the helm of a beleaguered BPS, new superintendent Mary Skipper is determined to make the grade.

Longform

Adventures in Aunthood

An intrepid handbook for learning to care for someone else’s kid.

Longform

This Land Is My Land

New Kids on the Block superstar Jonathan Knight had it all: a rewarding career, a loving family, a postcard-worthy farm on protected North Shore land, and a dream home underway. Then lawyers from the most powerful conservation organization in the state came knocking.

Guides

High Returns: A Bostonian’s Guide to Investing in Cannabis

Consider getting high on the newest billion-dollar industry in Massachusetts.

The Karen Read Case

The Karen Read Case

The Fractured, Surprising, and Sobering Truth About Kids and Smartphones

The Fractured, Surprising, and Sobering Truth About Kids and Smartphones

A special report on our Tiktok-scrolling, Snapchat-loving, sleep-deprived teens—and what to know to keep kids safe.


Q&A

The Interview: Boston Public Library President David Leonard

Boston Public Library president David Leonard may not have much time to read, but he sure knows how to tell a good story.

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Longform

3 Million Fans Can’t Be Wrong…Can They?

They’re cute, they’re charming, and no, you’re not seeing triple.

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News

Yeah, That’s a Pretty Major Storrowing

Accordion truck roof, backed up traffic, the judgment of locals—it’s all here.

Longform

Boston Latin’s Growing Pains

Twitter scandals, white privilege, and woke politics: How the city’s most prestigious high school landed on the front lines of a culture war.

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