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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 pile of white, green, and orange pumpkins against a brick wall
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Thank you for putting your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our first carving contest.
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Interior view of the Copley Square Boston Public Library branch
Culture
Boston Public Library joins Books Unbanned initiative
Teens and younge adults across the US can apply to access the Boston Public Library’s digital resources.
September 28, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Dunkin-Spiked-canned-iced-coffee-2023
Food
Dunkin’ Spiked Taste Test
We teamed up with local foodie influencer Key to try the new boozy Dunkin’ drinks. Here’s the scoop on the new sips.
September 28, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Mayor Wu speaks at a podium that says "Sail Boston, July 11-16, 2026" in front of a waving American flag
City
Tall ships will sail back to Boston in 2026
Over 10 tall ships from around the world will visit Boston Harbor for the United State’s 250th birthday.
September 27, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
An old brick mansion with a gravel driveway in front and blue sky in the background
Culture
The eerie film history of Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
The seaside property in Ipswich known as Caste Hill was a filming location for “The Witches of Eastwick” in the late 1980s.
September 27, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
The Samuel Adams statue in downtown Boston.
Culture
Five facts about Sam Adams
Test your local knowledge on this Founding Father and celebrate his birthday, Sept. 27.
September 26, 2023
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Jessica Burton
The exterior of the Rosebud at dusk, with an American flag flying to the left of the diner car.
Food
Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar will close for updates
The Davis Square eatery will temporarily shutter to rework the menu with “Indian twists” and update the restaurant’s interior.
September 25, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
A hot and buttery lobster roll with a can of Sam Adams.
Food
🦞 Food wars: Favorite lobster rolls in Boston
We’re serving up the history of this iconic New England dish, breaking down the differences between styles, and asking you to weigh in.
September 22, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Union Square sign with marshmallow and bread
Culture
What the Fluff? Festival spreads the love in Somerville
Celebrate the city’s most prized invention: marshmallow fluff.
September 21, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
The pumpkin decor at Wilson Farms.
Culture
🎃 12 experiences to add to your Boston fall bucket list
Create your own fall bucket list using this round up of 12 fall-tastic events and expereinces.
September 20, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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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
A rendering of the upgraded Boston Public Library Faneuil Branch
City
Boston Public Library Faneuil Branch $14 million glow up
The Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library will reopen to the public on Thursday, Jan. 25 in Oak Square.
January 16, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Culture
Warm up at these pop-up saunas in Boston
Consider this your sign to book a sauna session or cold plunge in the city.
January 16, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Bronze sculpture on Boston Common
Events
Things to do on MLK Day in Boston
Celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 12, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Three drinks in the Seaport Mocktail Crawl.
Food
Sip for a cause in the Seaport
The Seaport neighborhood has created a cocktail + mocktail crawl to support Boston-based nonprofit 826.
January 12, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Escape the winter blues in a heated igloo. | Photo via The Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection
Food
9 restaurants with outdoor seating
Igloos, yurts, and enclosed ice boxes: here are some creative options for outdoor dining this winter.
January 12, 2024
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Victoria Wasylak
Bill Belichick speaks into his headset on a football field in front of many Patriots players.
Culture
Bill Belichick parts ways with the Patriots
The longtime coach of the New England team has “mutually agreed to part ways amicably” after 24 years with the Pats.
January 11, 2024
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Victoria Wasylak
The lobby of the Boston Children's Musuem
City
Is Boston the best place to raise a family?
With multiple programs and initiatives, the City of Boston sounds like a great place to grow up. What do you think?
January 10, 2024
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Jessica Burton
A table with three dishes from Makaroni Pastaria at High Street Place.
Food
Fuel up on pasta at High Street Place
Delicious Italian eats like Bolognese Linguine, Sausage Orecchiette and Spicy Seafood Tagliatelle await at the new addition Makaroni Pastaria.
January 10, 2024
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Jessica Burton