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Boston city skyline and view of Charles River
City
Just how bad is the traffic in Boston?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
October 27, 2025 03:58 PM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Exterior of City Hall Plaza in Boston
Government
Breaking down Mayor Wu’s budget proposal
💸 Here’s an overview of how $4.28 billion could be spent in the 2024 fiscal year.
April 12, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Drone view of Boston's cityscape
Events
Where to volunteer on One Boston Day
💙 Here are five of the community events planned for Saturday, April 15.
April 10, 2023
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Sara Frazier
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Development
Housing for books and people coming soon
The proposal outlines plans for a multipurpose reuse of library space to provide affordable housing.
April 7, 2023
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Jessica Burton
A magnolia tree with white blossoms outside a Boston home.
City
Take a tour of Back Bay’s magnolia trees
Get the most out of spring in Boston with The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s self-guided magnolia tree tour.
April 3, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
View of Zakim bridge over the water in Boston
Events
ICYMI: March Crossword Puzzle
Think back on this past month in Boston to help you complete our crossword puzzle.
March 30, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Three images side by side of dishes at restaurants
Food
Meet the three local James Beard Award finalists
Yunnan Kitchen, Krasi, and Nightshade Noodle Bar are finalists for the annual foodie awards.
March 29, 2023
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Sara Frazier
From the Good Will Hunting bench to the South End Buttery. | Photo by BOStoday team
Live
9 famous movie locations around Boston
Celebrate Boston’s moments on the big screen.
March 28, 2023
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Sara Frazier
127th Boston Marathon signs
Events
2023 Boston Marathon updates
Here’s what to know about the race’s new title sponsor + this year’s remembrance events.
March 27, 2023
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Sara Frazier
A Green Line train approaching Coolidge Corner.
City
Details on the MTBA’s new dashboard
Stay up to speed on the T’s slow zones.
March 24, 2023
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Jessica Burton
View of the Chinatown arch at night.
Development
Possible park in the sky for Chinatown
Here are the highlights on a new air-rights project in Boston
March 22, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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The Massachusetts State. House- on a sunny day in Boston.
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A plate of food topped with leafy greens from Comfort Kitchen
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A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."
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