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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Longform

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.

Profiles

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.

News

Massachusetts Ballot, Question 4 on Psychedelics: What You Need to Know

A no-BS guide to the psychedelics ballot initiative in November.

News

The Sandra Birchmore Case Details Get Worse

The backstory to the 22-year-old’s alleged murder just gets more horrifying, according to a new document.

Party Pics

Photos: The 44th Annual Salute to Scouting at the Boston Harbor Hotel

Scouting Boston honored two prominent local business leaders in its first gala since the COVID pandemic.

Party Pics

Overheard: “My Phone Auto-Corrected Your Name to ‘Nasty’”

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the American Repertory Theater’s gala and the Rose Garden Party fundraiser for ParkArts.


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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

50 Years of ‘Best of Boston’: Kids

In honor of this year’s 50th anniversary of Best of Boston, we’re taking a look back. This month, it’s all about fun for the little ones—and boy, how we’ve grown up over the years.

News

The Sparkly Sequined Sports Fashion of Mel the Clothing

Boston-based designer Melissa Stern brings glitz to game-day allegiances and pop fandom.

Longform

The James Rodwell Case: After 43 Years, A Somerville Man Fights for His Innocence

Convicted of murder on the word of a career informant, James Rodwell has spent the past 43 years trying to prove he didn’t kill a Burlington police captain’s son. Now, with the clock ticking, he’s determined to clear his name.

Humor

A Grilled Cheese Mystery: My Search for a Simple Sandwich

Innovation can be great. Just keep it out of my kid’s white bread.

Profiles

The Supermarket Superstardom of Marty the Stop & Shop Robot

Inside the accidental fame of a grocery chain’s slow-rolling sensation.

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.


Longform

Charlie Baker’s (Still) Got Game

He now spends his days trying to fix college sports. But if you think our former governor has stopped paying attention to politics, think again.

News

The Sandra Birchmore Case: Ex Stoughton Police Detective Indicted on Murder Charges

Federal investigators arrested former detective Matthew Farwell today in connection with the 23-year-old’s death.

Opinion

Do You Give a Seventh Grader a Smartphone?

Two Massachusetts moms share their differing views.

News

How to Manage Your Teen’s Social Media and Phone Use, According to Experts

Ding, ding, ding: Teens receive 240 app notifications per day—a quarter of them during school.

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