Coronavirus
The Busiest They’ve Been Since the Spanish Flu: Local Funeral Homes Brace for the Surge
The coronavirus pandemic has not only upended the way we live in Boston, but also the way we die, with funeral homes facing unprecedented demand […]
A UMass Memorial COVID Patient Has “Dramatically Improved” After Receiving Hospital’s First Plasma Transfusion
Worcester’s UMass Memorial Medical Center has shared some good news: A critically ill COVID-19 patient saw impressive improvement after receiving the hospital’s first plasma transfusion. […]
12 Boston Bottle Shops that Will Bring Wine, Beer, and Spirits Directly To Your Door
Since there’s no place to drink besides our own homes right now, package stores are busier than ever. “We’ve essentially turned both shops into a […]
It’s Official: Massachusetts Schools Are Closed for the Year
The past month has been a major adjustment, to say the least, for parents, teachers, and kids, all of whom have had to adapt to […]
Florida Man Tom Brady Ejected from a Tampa Park for Working Out During the Pandemic
I suppose it is only natural to crave wide-open spaces when you kiss your rambling, five-acre, Chestnut-Hill-Country-Club-abutting manse goodbye—but Tom Brady’s new town isn’t cutting […]
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Curbside Pickup and Delivery from These Boston-Area Bakeries
For some folks, a newfound habit of stress-baking is already keeping the kitchen stocked with cookies, cakes, and fresh loaves of sourdough while staying at […]
Boston Celebs Pop Up to Support the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund
What do Amy Poehler, Julian Edelman, and Ken Casey have in common? They’ve all fired up their webcams to help with COVID-19 relief—and, mercifully, none […]
Sorry, Parents: Boston Schools Will Not Reopen on May 4
Apologies in advance to any parents who were clinging to the faintest hope that Boston schools might reopen by May 4, the date an order […]
How To: Home Cooking for Dummies in the Age of COVID
My first foray into quarantine cooking was going splendidly. With my Italian mother on speed dial, I set out to recreate her delectable Bolognese recipe, […]
How We’re Commemorating the Boston Marathon from Quarantine
Of all the days we’ve passed in our coronavirus shutdown, it’s safe to say that today hits particularly hard. On Patriots’ Day, Bostonians should be […]
Why Stress Baking Is Everyone’s Favorite Way to Cope
Typically, I do one of two things when I’m stressed: I run from my feelings or I eat them. A month ago, when the coronavirus […]
The Coolest Ways to Drink Socially from a Social Distance
There is no shortage of booze to be drunk during this time of isolation: Essential businesses like liquor stores and breweries are keeping their inventories […]
Since We Have to Wear Them, Check Out These Cool Masks
Just one week ago, the Baker administration announced an advisory recommending that all Massachusetts residents wear masks or face coverings in public. If you didn’t […]
My Life in the Age of COVID: Olympian Aly Raisman
As the COVID-19 pandemic upends every aspect of Boston life, we’re checking in with some local residents to learn how they’re processing our new normal. […]
See Boston from Home with These Gorgeous Photos of the #LoveFromBoston Campaign
As the COVID-19 pandemic rolls on, it feels increasingly difficult to stay positive. Most of us have barely left the house in weeks, and essential […]