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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.
October 27, 2025 03:58 PM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Government
The future of Franklin Park
Let’s work together to improve the largest green space in our city. 🌳
December 13, 2022
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Sara Frazier
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Boston ranks No. 39 cleanest city in the US
Government and consumer data sets were used to score cities on various metrics of cleanliness.
December 7, 2022
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Sports
Red Sox play ball with a new signature sponsor
We’re root, root, rooting for this new partnership. ⚾
November 30, 2022
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Jessica Burton
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City
What to know for the 2022 Earthshot Prize
Boston is ready welcome the royal visitors this week.
November 28, 2022
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Jessica Burton
The reflection pool and flags at Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial.
Culture
Veterans Day in Boston
This is a federal holiday so expect various closures.
November 10, 2022
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Jessica Burton
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Elections
Keeping up with election results
Welcome to our watch party.
November 8, 2022
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Jessica Burton
The Boston skyline at golden hour.
Live
Breaking down the cost of living in Boston
We’ve broken down the cost of living in Boston, comparing it to other states and the US national average.
November 2, 2022
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Jessica Burton
The view of Boston City Hall.
City
City budget workshops in Boston
Let’s follow the money and see where it’s going for 2024.
October 31, 2022
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Jessica Burton
Quincy Market in downtown Boston on a sunny day.
City
The Future of Downtown Boston
Learn about how the City of Boston wants to revive and reimagine Downtown Boston.
October 27, 2022
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Jessica Burton
A foggy day driving over the bridge to Cambridge.
City
No parking minimums for developments in Cambridge
Cambridge is the first Massachusetts city to ban minimum parking requirements. 🚗
October 25, 2022
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Jessica Burton
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