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Mint juleps in metallic cups.
Culture
Derby Day in Boston
Trot over to one of these local events for the most exciting two minutes in sports.
May 02, 2024 02:28 PM
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Jessica Burton
A picture of actress Ayo Edebiri, wearing a red vest and holding a mellet, looks through a hole in a kitchen wall.
Culture
Welcome to the age of Ayo Edebiri
On the heels of two major award wins, get to know the Dorchester actress and writer.
January 31, 2024
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Victoria Wasylak
Three children in winter coats jump on an inflatable bouncy platform at Boston Common.
Culture
Plan Ahead: Winterfests near Boston
Free, family-friendly adventures await in Boston, Quincy, and Revere.
January 31, 2024
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Victoria Wasylak
A snow covered park in the North-End.
Culture
ICYMI: January 2024 crossword puzzle
Test your knowledge on local news and happenings from the past month with this crossword puzzle.
January 30, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Three Photo Of The Year Contest Finalists.
Culture
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.
Culture
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.
Culture
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
Culture
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
A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."
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
A golden Labrador Retriever sits atop a wooden picnic table next to a brown cocktail and a metal tray containing brisket, cornbread, and smoked meats.
Culture
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."
Culture
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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Inside the Matthews Arena and the empty ice hockey rink.
Culture
History of the Boston Arena
🏒 Skating through the history of the world’s oldest ice hockey arena, which you can still visit in Boston.
January 18, 2024
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Jessica Burton
An orchid plant in bloom inside a greenhouse, with multiple flowers that are pink with yellow and white in the middle.
Culture
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.
Culture
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
A pop-up sauna on wheels pulled up to the Rowes Wharf Plaza
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
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
A crowd of people gathered in front of a stage that reads "Boston Calling" with video screens on either side, showing headliner Noah Kahan.
Culture
Boston Calling 2024 lineup announced
Ed Sheeran, Tyler Childers, and The Killers headline this year’s edition of the Memorial Day weekend festival.
January 9, 2024
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Victoria Wasylak
A crystal ball sits on a green table with two candles sticks and seven tarot cards arranged around it.
Culture
Asked: Your 2024 local predictions
Peer into the future and use your knowledge of our city to predict what will happen in 2024.
January 8, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Start your summer reading with a trip to Brattle Book Shop. | Photo by @despenawrites
Culture
📚 Meet the newest pop-up bookshop
The new women and disability-owned pop-up Read My Lips Boston has planned three events to shop with fellow book lovers.
January 8, 2024
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Jessica Burton
BOS-Lineup-Food-Hall-Ariana-2024
Culture
Line Up food hall opening in downtown Boston
The new food hall will be serving up delicious eats from Michelin-starred chef John Fraser.
January 8, 2024
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Jessica Burton
The Charles River and Boston skyline with a pink sunset in the background.
Culture
Try this: BOStoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our BOStoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 5, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Sample a "Nongroni" this Dry January | @madreosteria_milton
Food
Local mocktails + non-alcoholic drinks in Boston
🍹 Whether you’re sober curious or just prefer a spirit-free sip, here’s a round up of 28 local restaurants and bar shaking up mocktails to try.
January 4, 2024
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Jessica Burton
A display with a yellow robot dog spot
City
Artificial Intelligence trends for 2024
There is a lot of buzz about AI these days — here are a few updates about how our community is working to develop the future of AI.
January 2, 2024
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Jessica Burton
"Seaport" sign in front of buildings
Live
The Zodiac signs as Boston neighborhoods
💫 Find out which local neighborhood you belong in, according to the stars.
January 1, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Acadia National Park from the Beehive Loop.
Culture
How to visit National Parks for free in 2024
The National Park Service will offer free admission at all parks and associated sites for six days in 2024.
December 22, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
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