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Boston city skyline and view of Charles River
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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.
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The 11 bus toward "City Point" on a Boston street
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MBTA findings from a “Better Bus” report
Here’s what a recent report found about Greater Boston’s bus system. 🚌
January 26, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Shot of the Boston Harbor Hotel and buildings around the harbor
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A recap on the State of Boston
Mayor Wu has had a very busy first year in office and the city is strong.
January 25, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Drinks at the bar at La Royal in Cambridge.
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James Beard Award Semifinalists from Boston, MA
A round of applause for all of the nominees that turned up the heat in the kitchen this year.
January 25, 2023
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Jessica Burton
The view of Boston City Hall.
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Brutalist architecture in Boston
Learn about the design of Boston’s City Hall, which was recently dubbed the fourth ugliest building in the US.
January 23, 2023
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Pop up plaza outside Central Library in Boston
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Breaking down the Copley Connect findings
Here’s what a recent analysis had to say about the future of Dartmouth Street.
January 20, 2023
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City
What we know about rent control in Boston
We’re breaking down Mayor Wu’s proposal to bring back rent control.
January 19, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Exterior of Harvard Square building
Arts
Performance spaces planned for Harvard Square
We have some good news for local performers and creatives.
January 13, 2023
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Sara Frazier
The custom house tower at night.
Business
10 jobs open in Boston
If you are #OpenForWork or know someone who is, save this for reference.
January 9, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Highland Park's Fort Hill Tower
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Boston’s 2022 landmark designations
Here’s a year in review, local landmark style.
December 21, 2022
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Sara Frazier
Boston City Hall sign
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NHL Fan Festival planned for Boston
Grab your Bruins gear for the two-day event at City Hall Plaza. 🏒
December 15, 2022
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