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A sunburst during the sunset behind the Zakim Bridge.

Culture

The summer solstice will bring Boston the longest day of the year, with sunrise at 5:07 a.m. and an 8:24 p.m. sunset. Here are a few local events to make the most of the 15 hours of daylight.

June 20, 2023

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Jessica Burton

Boston couldn't let Newbury Street hog all the fun. | Photo by Neslihan Sahinkaya

Events

Boston’s Open Streets schedule for 2023

Open Streets are back and better than ever this summer, with two new neighborhoods getting the car-free treatment.

June 20, 2023

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A view of Lifted's dining room with a view of the city.

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Side by side images of Brookline Dutch House (left) and Jamaica Plain Dragon House (right)

City

10 Boston spots fit for a Wes Anderson film

The social media trend has inspired us to seek out symmetrical, colorful, and quirky spots in our city.

June 19, 2023

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Sara Frazier

Exterior shot of Boston Children's Museum

Culture

A kid’s perfect day in Boston

From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.

June 19, 2023

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Emily Shea-Owen

The Bunker Hill Monument at dusk with the spotlights.

Groundbreaking public housing development in Charlestown

The Bunker Hill project will transform 1,110 units of public housing into a 2,699 unit mixed-income community after eight years of collaboration in the Charlestown community.

June 16, 2023

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Jessica Burton

New England Revolution players getting the crowd hype on game day.

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Cars driving down Newbury Street in Boston

Food

☕ Central Perk-inspired coffee shop is opening in Boston

Attention “Friends” fans — a coffee shop based on the sitcom’s hangout spot is headed to Newbury Street later this year. Here’s what we know so far about Central Perk Coffee Co.'s upcoming establishment.

June 15, 2023

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Sara Frazier

The 2022 Portraits of Pride display on the Boston Common.

Culture

LGBTQ+ changemakers in Boston

Head to City Hall Plaza to see this year’s Portraits of Pride display, featuring notable LGBTQ+ individuals making a difference locally, through the end of the month.

June 14, 2023

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Jessica Burton