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Sophie Wang sitting in violin section of Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Culture
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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A black and white diner car with a sign overhead that reads "Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar"
Culture
Taste the new flavors of Rosebud Kitchen & Bar
The historic Davis Square diner car-turned-restaurant enters a new era this December with a revamped menu and interior.
November 24, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
Three photos of the Converse pop-up at the Seaport and the sneakers the City Editors made.
Culture
Customize a pair of Converse with BOStoday
Level up your everyday Chucks with customization, decoration, and personalization at the Seaport pop-up.
November 21, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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City
Boston’s annual holiday tree is heading to Boston Common
Here’s to the 52nd anniversary of Boston’s tree from Nova Scotia.
November 20, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Graphic of a log cabin sitting up against a mountainside in snow.
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“The Sound of Music” is here for the holidays
This classic musical is definitely making our list of “favorite things” to do this holiday season.
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Culture
American Repertory Theater receives approval for new location
The Harvard University Theater will get a new home in Allston.
November 17, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A stone with the numbers "1620" carved into it sitting in sand, with a structure built around it.
History
Unpacking the allure of Plymouth Rock
What to expect when visiting (or bringing visitors to) Plymouth Rock, located south of Boston.
November 17, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A group of runners wearing race bibs and one runner in a turkey costume pose in front of tents and yellow-leaved trees
Culture
Sprint to these Boston-area turkey trots
Thanksgiving is off to the races at these turkey trots in Greater Boston.
November 16, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
City Editors Jessica and Victoria clink coffee mugs
Culture
Celebrating two years of BOStoday
Let’s look back at all the good times we shared from the past two years.
November 15, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Visitors at the Mapparium™ globe.
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Explore the world through interactive exhibits
The How Do You See the World? experience is located in the Christian Science Plaza, a 2022 winner of the Boston Preservation Alliance Preservation Achievement Award.
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The fountain in the Boston Public Library courtyard.
Culture
Get your novel off the ground during NaNoWriMo
Spots around Boston to get started on — or finish up — your novel.
November 7, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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BOStoday’s coffee shop bracket
We want to know: Where is the best coffee in Boston? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
February 26, 2024
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Boston Public Library to host open house with special collection items for Black History Month
See a variety of items including photographs of the March on Boston Common, a signed Langston Hughes book, and more.
February 23, 2024
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2024 early voting guide in Boston, MA
Prepare for Presidential Primaries on from Saturday, Feb. 24 to Election Day on Tuesday, March 5.
February 22, 2024
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Real Estate
Raising the roof on triple-deckers in Boston
Open the door to the history of this style of housing in Boston.
February 21, 2024
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Jessica Burton
A black lab wearing a red collar and a black cowboy hat rests on a sofa.
Culture
Cori Copley featured at Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala
The canine celebrity will be honored as “Hardest Working Dog” by the Queen of Country on Wednesday, Feb. 21 on CBS.
February 20, 2024
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Crowds gather in front of TD Garden
Culture
New TD Garden bag policy
We’re unpacking the rules for the new bag policy for your next trip to TD Garden.
February 19, 2024
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Jessica Burton
A statue of George Washington on horseback, set on a tall pedestal among plants. Behind it, Boston's skyline is visible.
Culture
Learn about the equestrian statue of George Washington in Boston’s Public Garden
This Presidents Day, we’re talking about an iconic Boston statue: who made it, who cares for it, and why we should care about it.
February 16, 2024
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Food
Local chef to compete on “Top Chef” in March
Watch Valentine Howell Jr. turn up the heat when the newest season premieres on Wednesday, March 20 at 9 p.m.
February 13, 2024
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Jessica Burton
A bookshelf next to a window at Beacon Hill Bookstore.
Small Business
3 new bookstores in Boston
The city is all booked up — read up on three new bookshops in the works for Beacon Hill, Davis Square, and Dorchester.
February 9, 2024
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Jessica Burton