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Boston for Reals: Reality TV Shows Based in the City

Which Boston-based reality show should you watch this fall? Use this flow chart to find out.

Ocean ave pops
City Life

Frozen Assets: Where to Find Popsicles on Wheels

This summer’s frostiest treats are delivered by Culinary Cruisers.

damaged skin on a healthy-looking face.
City Life

Burn Notice: How the Sun Can Damage Your Health

With skin cancer cases on a 30-year rise, it’s time to take the sun seriously.

Kelburn Castle in Scotland
City Life

Arts Beat: Paint the Town

Graffiti made them the darlings of the gallery world. Now the ICA will make them a household name.

City Life

In Politics, Who Actually Lies the Most?

One example of a “Pants on Fire” rating: “Democrats are poised now to cause this largest tax increase in U.S. history.” Not true. Reagan raised taxes more.

amity island jaws
Arts & Entertainment

Return to Amity Island

As Jawsfest kicks off this month, here’s a look at the filming of the legendary movie.

Arts & Entertainment

Eight Must-See Arts Events in August

Million-Dollar Baby Lexington-bred art-rock diva Amanda Palmer and her Grand Theft Orchestra stage a two-night stand at the Middle East in Cambridge. 7/31, 8/2 Sea-Worthy […]

City Life

Mazel Tov, Barney Frank!

Our combustible, trailblazing congressman is about to get hitched.

City Life

The Ship's Come In

Photo by Ron Janard   1936 › birth The “unsinkable” Nantucket/LV-112 is constructed with a battleship’s hull. At 148 feet 10 inches, it is the […]

City Life

The Ship's Come In

Photo by Ron Janard   1936 › birth The “unsinkable” Nantucket/LV-112 is constructed with a battleship’s hull. At 148 feet 10 inches, it is the […]

City Life

The Ship's Come In

Photo by Ron Janard   1936 › birth The “unsinkable” Nantucket/LV-112 is constructed with a battleship’s hull. At 148 feet 10 inches, it is the […]

Ryan Landry
City Life

Person of Interest: Ryan Landry

The actor and playwright wants to keep P-town freaky.

City Life

Six People Who Are Feeling the Heat

For these folks, getting ready for work means suiting up and sweating it out.

Mihai Brestyan
City Life

From Coddled Kids to World-Class Gymnasts

Mihai Brestyan molds coddled kids into world-class gymnasts.

City Life

Big (Business) Papi

With an empire of merchandise, there are more ways than ever to get a piece of David Ortiz.