Coronavirus
Op-Ed: The Case for a Third Space
There are a lot of aspects of our return to an open economy that are not yet clear. But one thing that is apparent is […]
Reopening in Massachusetts: A Cambridge Dog Groomer with a 125-Pupper Waiting List
Like many of the businesses of East Cambridge’s First Street, pet supply and grooming store Loyal Companion draws much of its customer base from the […]
Spotted in a Somerville Apartment Window: “Curbside Trivia”
I really miss bar trivia. There’s just something about the collaboration with huddled-up friends and friendly competition with nearby strangers that has always appealed to […]
Without Extra Help, Boston Gyms Face Grim Futures Long Before Phase Three
Phase one of reopening the Massachusetts economy is officially underway. We can now get a haircut (by a professional), places of worship can congregate, and […]
An Ethicist’s Guide to Thinking Through Your COVID Dilemmas
Can I have a picnic in the park with my friends? Is it wrong to take my mask off for a second or two while […]
A New Wedding Planning Firm Brings a Big Dose of Style and Ease to Small-Scale Affairs
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to cause more and more local couples to abandon their plans for large weddings, elopements and intimate celebrations are becoming […]
Seven Healthy Pasta Recipes to Add to Your Dinner Rotation
Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing better than a home-cooked meal. But after two months of cooking constantly, I’ve wanted to spend progressively less time […]
Is It Safe to Go Back to My Local Library?
As we enter our third month of quarantine, things are getting dire in my household. I’ve run out of all-purpose flour. I’ve run out of […]
Six Places to Get a Wedding Dress Right Now
Maybe you’re going to swap vows over Zoom but want to save your original wedding dress for when you walk down the aisle at your […]
Try These Yoga Poses Before Bed to Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep
These days, it’s hard to make it through the day without feeling some anxiety, emotion, or overall unease. For many people, that anxiety and stress […]
Kripalu Is Shutting Down until 2021 and Laying Off 450 Employees
Kripalu, the yoga and retreat center known for both its expansive campus nestled in the Berkshires and its wholesome approach to wellness, will be closing […]
Beaches, Boats, and More: All the Rules You Need to Know as Summer Gets Underway
We all feel cooped up by the end of the long, cold, wet, miserable (but still lovable) Massachusetts winter. But in the age of the […]
Gyms May Not Be Open, but We Can Look Forward to Outdoor Fitness
We’re all getting ready to step out into the so-called “Coronaverse,” although most of us are proceeding with caution. It’s exciting to finally resume some […]
What Will Happen to Boston Offices If We All Work from Home Forever?
Let’s take a quick trip down memory lane: It’s a Wednesday afternoon, and you’re heading out of your open-concept office in downtown Boston to grab […]
To Get a Haircut, or Not to Get a Haircut?
Some days, it’s hard to keep track of just how long we’ve all been living in these unorthodox and uncomfortable ways. Has it really only […]