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A stack of books on a wooden porch swing.
Culture
How to submit to our 2023 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special BOStoday contest.
March 29, 2023 03:15 PM
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Sarah Leonhardt
From the Good Will Hunting bench to the South End Buttery. | Photo by BOStoday team
Culture
9 famous movie locations around Boston
Celebrate Boston’s moments on the big screen.
March 28, 2023
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Sara Frazier
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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Dayten Rose
Walkway of spray paint graffiti
Arts
Check out Graffiti Alley in Central Square
Find colorful local artwork 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 🎨
March 21, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Musicians with bagpipes marching in a parade
Events
Your guide to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Slainte from Southie. ☘️
March 16, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Graphic of a Bingo card with nine items relating to St. Patrick's Day
Events
Play along: The BOStoday St. Patrick’s Day Bingo card
Let’s see how many of these squares you can cross off.
March 15, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Is it any surprise that Boston has some of the best Irish pubs? | Photo by @solasboston
Food
12 Irish pubs in Boston
Say Slainte and raise a Guinness at one of Boston’s (many) Irish establishments. 🍻
March 14, 2023
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Sara Frazier
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Culture
Farmers markets in Boston
Pack your reusable shopping bags — we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets around Boston.
March 14, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Landscape view of Boston City Hall Plaza and downtown area
Culture
Shop the Boston Artisan Market at City Hall Plaza
The renovated plaza will host local vendors starting Friday, March 17. 🛍️
March 13, 2023
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Sara Frazier
A bronze statue at the Irish Famine Memorial.
Culture
Tour the Irish Heritage Trail in Boston
Here are just a few of the 20 sites on this historic walking trail.
March 10, 2023
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Jessica Burton
The Hue upstairs dining room with hightop tables and a bar.
Food
Cheers to Hue in Back Bay
Make your reservations to explore this new two-level restaurant with three areas.
March 10, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Arts
13 murals around Boston 🎨
Take an artsy adventure around the city to locate these murals.
March 7, 2023
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Sara Frazier
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Culture
Spring equinox in Boston, MA
Visit a local park, participate in a community event, or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
March 6, 2023
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Emily Shea
An analogue clock with several timezones (Bangkok, Tokyo, Sydney, Beijing, etc.)
City
Will we always change the clock?
Daylight saving time has been around as early as 1918, and many legislators across the country are looking to change that.
March 2, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The street view of Genes Flatbread Cafe.
Food
10 eats for $10 in Boston
Fill your stomach without emptying your wallet with these 10 cheap eats.
March 2, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Culture
5 ways to get active in Boston
Move your body this winter at one of these local fitness studios.
February 28, 2023
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Sara Frazier
The unusual "This Is Boston" billboard in Allston.
Culture
“This is Boston.” billboard
Have you noticed the unusual billboard in Allston?
February 24, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Florals staged inside the Boston Public Library.
Culture
Wedding venues around Boston
If you’re hearing wedding bells, take a look at one of these local event venues.
February 22, 2023
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Jessica Burton
A Grey's Anatomy Scene in Boston.
Culture
Meredith Grey is moving to Boston
Longtime TV character Dr. Meredith Grey has picked Boston, chose Boston, and will love Boston.
February 22, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Actor Scott Moreau onstage and in costume as Johnny Cash, wearing a black jacket and holding an acoustic guitar
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A bowl of Gumbo from Hunter's Kitchen.
Food
Mardi Gras eats in Boston
We’re dishing where to find Cajun classics like gumbo, shrimp boil, and boudin.
February 20, 2023
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Jessica Burton
A view of the Montreal skyline.
Travel and Outdoors
The ultimate road trip to Montreal
Hit the road and head to Montreal — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
February 20, 2023
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Jessica Burton
People standing in front of paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Arts
Local exhibits to explore in 2023
Plan a trip to one of these museums + libraries to explore five unique exhibits.
February 17, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Exterior of Green Line Boylston Station
Culture
Brews and beats are headed to Boston Common 🍻
The city approved plans for a performance space and beer garden near Boylston Station.
February 15, 2023
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Sara Frazier
The Old State House in downtown Boston.
Culture
A wicked awesome lesson on the Boston accent
Here’s what you need to know about the Boston accent.
February 14, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Interior of VESTER cafe in The Foundry
Food
Local coffee shops to work from
Here are our top picks for remote working and coffee sipping. ☕
February 13, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Boston Public Garden footbridge on winter day
Culture
“Love in the Parks” at the Boston Public Garden
What better time to celebrate love in our city? ♥️
February 13, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Boston building triva image featuring three buildings.
Culture
Boston’s building name trivia
Take a guess on the names of these three Boston buildings.
February 10, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Icy Charles River and Boston city skyline under a bridge
Culture
Bostonian 101: Our guide to becoming a Boston citizen
Becoming a new resident is easy with our guide to all things Boston, MA citizenship.
February 9, 2023
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Sara Frazier
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