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Culture
Break it down: New sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Check out the newest sports debuting at the Paris 2024 Olympics, plus where you can get involved with them here in Boston.
July 22, 2024 03:05 PM
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Staff
A view of Lifted's dining room with a view of the city.
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week sponsored by Lifted Rooftop Restaurant & Bar has arrived
From Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024, we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Boston; check out our map of local drink deals.
July 16, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Hot diggity dog — 7 hot dogs to eat around Boston
Take a bite out of these seven unique dogs around the Greater Boston area ahead of the Fourth of July.
July 1, 2024
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Jessica Burton
A Back Bay street on a sunny morning.
Culture
ICYMI: June Crossword Puzzle
Think back on all the exciting things that happened in June. Now, take a shot at this crossword puzzle.
June 30, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Crowds walking through Downtown Crossings during Harborfest celebrations.
Events
Your guide to Harborfest in Boston
Break out the red, white, and blue and prepare to party in the USA Boston-style during the city’s Independence Day celebrations.
June 28, 2024
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Jessica Burton
A woman in a shirt that reads "Black by popular demand" is on a stage with a spotlight on her. The background is dark.
Events
Groove to the Boston Art & Music Soul Festival
The festival will take place Saturday, June 29-Sunday, June 30.
June 27, 2024
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Brianna Williams
An outdoor table with several plates and bowls sitting on top, including a salad, pasta dish, hummus plate, and olives. Two cocktails with fruit garnishes are also on the table.
Culture
10 Boston-focused social media accounts to follow
We asked you to help us spice up our social media feeds — now we’re returning the favor by sharing some unique picks.
June 27, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
The mural at Kendall Common
Culture
New pop-up roller rink in Cambridge
The new pop-up outdoor social space and roller skating rink Rollerama at Kendall Common is now open.
June 26, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Crowds singing and dancing in front of stage at Donna Summer disco party
Events
10 groovy years of celebrating Donna Summer at this local disco party
Our city’s disco party tradition returns this Thursday, June 27. Grab your roller skates and head to City Hall Plaza’s Donna Summer Disco Party.
June 26, 2024
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Jessica Burton
A paper dish with three popovers.
Culture
5 places to find popovers in Boston
The airy pastry has roots going back to the 1800s, and they remain a fan favorite at many bakeries in the New England area.
June 25, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Culture
10 best rooftop restaurants and bars in Boston
The sky is the limit for these round up of rooftops around the greater Boston area.
June 24, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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See the “Woven City” art installation in Allston
This new permanent art installation highlights our city’s transit system and modes of transportation through history.
June 20, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Summer weather forecast for Boston
We could be in for a “scorcha” of a summer. The service’s Climate Prediction Center predicted warmer-than-average summer weather in Boston.
June 20, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Travel and Outdoors
How to get to Cape Cod from Boston
Don’t want to drive in Cape traffic? These five options let you escape to the Cape without having to worry about driving.
June 19, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
"Bring It On" projected on an outdoor movie screen at the Charles River Speedway beer garden.
Culture
Coolidge Corner Theatre brings outdoor movies to four locations
The theater will be showing movies at four locations in the Boston area with screenings happening July-September.
June 19, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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City
Boston plans for a Celtics duck boat parade
Save the date for Friday, June 21 for the city’s first duck boat parade since 2019.
June 18, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Celtics win the 2024 NBA Championship
The team wins Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals and ends a record-breaking season by securing their 18th season championship title.
June 17, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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City
Boston mayor declares heat emergency as temps approach triple digits
Suffolk County is under a Heat Advisory, and the temperature could feel like it’s over 100°.
June 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
The front desk at the Rapid7 office with a person walking toward the desk.
Business
6 Boston companies using AI in their work
Businesses in Boston have been using artificial intelligence to impact health care, cybersecurity, and data processing.
June 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Sports
The Celtics and 617 Day
Could they win the NBA finals on 617 day again?
June 16, 2024
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Jessica Burton