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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.


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

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

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The Exit Interview: Jill Medvedow, Outgoing ICA Boston Director


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The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston, Ranked for 2023

We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region. How does your child’s school stack up?

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21 Ways to Fix the MBTA in 2023

Boston’s public transit system is on the verge of disaster. Here’s how 21 insiders would solve the crisis.

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Photos: Best of Boston Soirée 2023

Oh, what a night! It was a sold-out affair, with more than 1500 filling Brighton’s Roadrunner for a joyous evening of superlative dishes, Case Noble cocktails, and local luminaries.

Longform

The Heartrending Tale of Kitt the Police Dog and His Human Partner

Braintree officer Bill Cushing needed a partner. Kitt, an expertly trained German Shepherd, needed a purpose. Together, they rescued each other.

Opinion

The Untenable Misery of Shoe Shopping for New England Weather

Buying footwear for Massachusetts’ unpredictable weather is about as fun as a broken leg. Bring back local shoe stores!

Longform

The Really High Housewives of MetroWest Boston

Out with the chardonnay, in with the gummies—why a new generation of Massachusetts’ parents are choosing cannabis to cope.


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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.


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Overheard: “You Look Great! Is it Winter in Miami or Cosmetic Surgery?”

Dispatches from Boston‘s 150 Most Influential Bostonians issue celebration and more.

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Courtside Kicks, a Luxe Streetwear Buy-Sell-Trade Shop, Opens in Copley Place

Meet the unstoppable Burlington trio who turned their sneaker addiction into an empire by age 20.

News

Just What Is Marty Walsh up to, Anyway?

The former mayor’s identity is inextricably tied to Boston. How soon will he be back—and how prominently?

News

The Interview: The ‘Quin House Cofounder Sandy Edgerley

The philanthropist, Harvard graduate, and longtime Bostonian—who’s turned the quiet old world of private clubs on its head—talks accruing wealth through real estate, high-end style, and Julian Schnabel.

Party Pics

Celebrating Hokusai’s Influence at the Museum of Fine Arts

Plus, scenes from a music-and-arts benefit at Berklee Performance Center and the Prospero Society’s reception at the Newbury Boston.

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.


Opinion

It’s Officially Time to Revamp Massachusetts’ State Symbols

If we’re gonna have them, let’s make them count!

News

Boston Wins Huge at Awards Show

We took home four prizes from the City and Regional Magazine Association, including the really big one for general excellence.

Longform

The Rise, Fall, and Hopeful Return of Boston’s Pride Parade

The annual event became part of a massive rift among members of the city’s LGBTQ+ community. Now after a three-year hiatus, the street celebration is back. But with so much baggage, can it deliver?

Longform

The Future of Clean, Green Energy Is Here in Boston

The city’s brightest minds have a daring plan to create new forms of energy with the potential to save the planet from climate disaster. But tick tock—time is slipping away.

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