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Seven Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend Outdoors

With coronavirus case counts soaring and the CDC encouraging people not to travel for Thanksgiving this year, many families are looking for ways to spend […]

Arts & Entertainment

The Re-Education of the Museum of Fine Arts

On a drizzly afternoon last spring, Makeeba McCreary was lingering over a cup of coffee while catching up with a colleague at the Museum of […]

Travel

Seven Homes with Crackling Fire Pits to Rent around Massachusetts

Planning a week-long getaway while working from home? Sure, you’ll want to make sure your rental has WiFi and a functional kitchen, but the most […]

Travel

Travel Guide: Lounge in the Lap of Luxury on Saint Barthélemy

No two words conjure up images of a luxurious tropical paradise more than “St. Barts.” After all, the island boasts some of the most beautiful […]

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Arts & Entertainment

Q&A: Candace McDuffie on 50 Rappers Who Changed the World

If you’ve read much about Boston’s thriving hip hop scene, there’s a good chance you’ve read a story by Candace McDuffie. The Brighton-based journalist (and […]

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Indulge Your Taste for the Macabre on a Tour of Abandoned Medical Facilities

Abandoned healthcare facilities—from dingy asylums to halogen-lit hospitals with endless hallways—hold a place of honor in horror movies. And since your Netflix queue of spine-tinglers […]

Travel

Five Idyllic Covered Bridges Within Driving Distance around Massachusetts

We’ve all perfected the art of the aimless drive this year, but if you’re looking for a bit of direction for your weekend leaf-peeping, it […]

Travel

Explore New England This Fall with These Hidden Gems

Please check state and local COVID-19 guidelines before embarking on your next adventure. HIDDEN-GEM GETAWAY Milford, New Hampshire Given the state of the world, you […]

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Five Hidden-Gem Outdoor Sculpture Parks to Visit on a Quick Trip from Boston

After months of finding yourself cooped up inside, chances are your eyes would love a glimpse at something bolder than your four walls. Luckily, these […]

Arts & Entertainment

The Interview: MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell

Is it any surprise that one of cable news’s most progressive prime-time stars calls Boston his hometown? After a career that’s included stints in Washington […]

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Travel

Four Islands with Great Foliage to Visit near Boston

The phrase “island hopping” might paint a picture of piña coladas in the Caribbean, but how about a beachy fall getaway closer to home? Throughout […]

Arts & Entertainment

Seven Fall Date Ideas to Try Out around Boston

Another New England fall is upon us, and while we can always count on the changing foliage to keep us outside, we have a few […]

Travel

Travel Guide: Avoid the Crowds With an October Trip To Martha’s Vineyard

It used to be that the Tuesday after Labor Day, you could almost hear a sigh escape from all corners of Martha’s Vineyard as the […]

Arts & Entertainment

Five Boston Artists Making the Most of Instagram during Quarantine

@majenta_with_a_J Glam-punk drag queen Majenta with a J has spent the pandemic rounding up other colorful entertainers for her virtual “Full Spin” shows: Each fierce […]

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Here’s a First Look Inside the Newly Renovated Mandarin Oriental, Boston

It’s been said that 2020 is an excellent year to get a little work done—with nobody around to see your downtime, you can emerge from […]