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Culture
Pack up: People are moving to Boston from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
August 08, 2024 02:19 PM
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Monica Garske
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City
Decode the code: Electric vehicle charging on residential properties
Thinking about getting an electric vehicle? Get the 411 on installing a charging port at your home.
June 4, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Real Estate
Homes near the water for sale in Boston
We know the real estate market is hot right now, so cool off with these three properties near the water in Boston.
August 16, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Home Services
Massachusetts’ solar energy potential
The State Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs released a report on how solar energy could be harnessed across the Bay State.
July 7, 2023
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Sara Frazier
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Business
8 bike shops around Boston
🚲 May is Bike Month, and we’re sharing six local businesses where you can buy a new bike (or repair the one you have).
May 12, 2023
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Sara Frazier
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Government
Breaking down Mayor Wu’s budget proposal
💸 Here’s an overview of how $4.28 billion could be spent in the 2024 fiscal year.
April 12, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Zakim bridge in view over the water in Boston
City
6 food justice resources in Boston
Here are a handful of local programs helping Bostonians find fresh, healthy food.
March 13, 2023
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Sara Frazier
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Airports and Transportation
Are you faster than the MBTA?
According to recent data, it’s very possible.
February 23, 2023
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Sara Frazier
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Finance
Filing your taxes in Boston, MA
Get started on filing your 2023 tax return.
February 20, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
Bluebikes annual Winter Challenge returns
Calling all local cyclists: do you accept the challenge? 🚲
February 17, 2023
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Sara Frazier
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Live
Bostonian 101: Our guide to becoming a Boston resident
Becoming a new resident is easy with our guide to all things Boston, MA.
February 9, 2023
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Sara Frazier
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Travel and Outdoors
Fall 2024 weather trends in Boston
Prepare for fall weather in Boston with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 17, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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Great brunch restaurants to try in Boston
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Boston, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
September 12, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Hear the beat of Boston at these live music venues
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
August 29, 2024
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Victoria Wasylak
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Live
Get your sweat on at gyms around Boston
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 26 gyms and fitness offerings around Boston.
August 22, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Live
Boston’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
August 13, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Regina Pizza in the North End
Culture
Italian feasts in the North End
We hope you’re ready to feast — Italian-style. Here are Italian feasts to check out this summer in the North End to honor a different Italian saint.
August 8, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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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
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Farmers markets in and around Boston
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 12 farmers markets around Boston, MA.
July 22, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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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