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Sophie Wang sitting in violin section of Boston Symphony Orchestra.
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Fall concerts that will surprise and delight
Enjoy this season’s stellar lineup, including a lyrical spin on Dvorak’s Violin Concerto to the premiere of a new piece by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tania León.
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Three Photo Of The Year Contest Finalists.
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See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Find out which stunning snap was the favorite among BOStoday readers.
January 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Street view of the storefront for Savenors Market in Cambridge.
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Max cancels show about Julia Child
The TV show following the story of the French Chef has been canceled after two seasons.
January 26, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Inside Boylston Station, where a large rectangular sign reads "Boylston: Theatre District" above a black bench, pay phone, and trash can, with an old orange streetcar in the background.
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Where to have a good cry around Boston
Our guide to the best spots to visit when you need to turn on the water works.
January 25, 2024
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Victoria Wasylak
A plate of food topped with leafy greens from Comfort Kitchen
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James Beard Award announces the 2024 semifinalists
Boston turned up the heat this year with one Best New Restaurant nomination, two Outstanding Wine Program nominations, and seven Best Chef: Northeast nods.
January 24, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 24, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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Big Pig Barbecue makes tails wag at Park-9
The indoor dog park + bar in Everett welcomes Big Pig Barbecue for the winter.
January 23, 2024
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Victoria Wasylak
A small, square gray shop with a sign over a glass door that reads "THE HALF COOKIE" and other signage that reads "GOURMET STUFFED COOKIES" and "FRESHLY BAKED COOKIES."
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The Half Cookie bakes a new era at the Current
The gourmet bakery brings a pop-up shop to the Seaport this winter.
January 19, 2024
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Victoria Wasylak
A young actress playing Annie sits on a stage next to a dog lit up by a light with the background of a bridge and run down buildings.
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Experience “Annie” at the Boch Theatre
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An orchid plant in bloom inside a greenhouse, with multiple flowers that are pink with yellow and white in the middle.
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Botanical gardens and greenhouses to visit around Boston
Refresh your winter with orchids, citruses, and pitcher plants at these indoor oases.
January 17, 2024
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Victoria Wasylak
Boston's skyline with heart-shaped map pins over various locations.
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Our readers’ local love stories
For Valentine’s Day, we made a Proxi map of love stories submitted by our readers, including romantic tales at Source Restaurants and Boston College.
January 16, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Score some new vinyl at these local shops on Record Store Day — or any day, for that matter.
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Boston Pickle Club’s new indoor pickleball courts in Hyde Park
The new 20,000-sqft pickleball facility in Hyde Park features seven courts to get your dinks in indoors.
April 17, 2024
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April 16, 2024
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27 parks in Boston
We’re highlighting the best parks that Boston has to offer — complete with athletic courts, dog areas, and waterfront views.
April 15, 2024
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A recap of the 128th Boston Marathon
History was made in Boston on Marathon Monday.
April 15, 2024
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Boston Marathon shoutouts: Well-wishes and congratulatory messages from our readers
We asked readers send in messages to friends or family participating in the Boston Marathon. Here’s what you said.
April 12, 2024
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April 12, 2024
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