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The airy pastry has roots going back to the 1800s, and they remain a fan favorite at many bakeries in the New England area.

June 25, 2024

Michael Beausoleil

Retail

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Presents for the father figure in your life

Our Father’s Day Gift Guide will help you find the perfect gift this year.

May 30, 2024

Staff

Three New Vendors at the Boston Public Market.

Culture

Boston Public Market welcomes three new vendors

Get to know the three new artisans and food producers to shop at the Boston Public Market.

May 23, 2024

Jessica Burton

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Work

Your guide to Boston’s coffee shops

If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.

May 20, 2024

Sara Frazier

shelves containing books at Commonwealth Books

Culture

Where to buy used books in Boston

Fill your basket here with thrifty literary buys.

May 14, 2024

Katy Kostakis

a rendering of the CanalSide space at CambridgeSide

Food

CanalSide Food + Drink coming this fall

The Cambridge food hall features fourteen restaurants.

May 10, 2024

Katy Kostakis

Culture

Make your own perfume at Olfactory NYC on Newbury Street

Work with the team of scentologists to customize your own personal perfume.

May 9, 2024

Jessica Burton

A series of pop-up shops with people walking nearby

Retail

Cabanas bring summer style to The Current

Shop at 100 Seaport Boulevard for the summer

May 8, 2024

Katy Kostakis

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15 free, outdoor summer series

Explore Boston while having fun at these 15 summer series including concerts, movies, workout classes, and family fun.

July 2, 2024

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Hot diggity dog — 7 hot dogs to eat around Boston

Take a bite out of these seven unique dogs around the Greater Boston area ahead of the Fourth of July.

July 1, 2024

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ICYMI: June Crossword Puzzle

Think back on all the exciting things that happened in June. Now, take a shot at this crossword puzzle.

June 30, 2024

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Crowds walking through Downtown Crossings during Harborfest celebrations.

Events

Your guide to Harborfest in Boston

Break out the red, white, and blue and prepare to party in the USA Boston-style during the city’s Independence Day celebrations.

June 28, 2024

Jessica Burton

A woman in a shirt that reads "Black by popular demand" is on a stage with a spotlight on her. The background is dark.

Events

Groove to the Boston Art & Music Soul Festival

The festival will take place Saturday, June 29-Sunday, June 30.

June 27, 2024

Brianna Williams

An outdoor table with several plates and bowls sitting on top, including a salad, pasta dish, hummus plate, and olives. Two cocktails with fruit garnishes are also on the table.

Culture

10 Boston-focused social media accounts to follow

We asked you to help us spice up our social media feeds — now we’re returning the favor by sharing some unique picks.

June 27, 2024

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Culture

New pop-up roller rink in Cambridge

The new pop-up outdoor social space and roller skating rink Rollerama at Kendall Common is now open.

June 26, 2024

Jessica Burton

Crowds singing and dancing in front of stage at Donna Summer disco party

Events

10 groovy years of celebrating Donna Summer at this local disco party

Our city’s disco party tradition returns this Thursday, June 27. Grab your roller skates and head to City Hall Plaza’s Donna Summer Disco Party.

June 26, 2024

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Three Celtics players enjoy championship shave at Gillette

Al Horford, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard all took the hot seat for a fresh shave at Gillette Headquarters.

June 24, 2024

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