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BOStoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 27, 2025 12:02 PM
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Coming soon: what not to miss in 2024
As Boston continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
May 13, 2024
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Here’s how you can support free, unbiased local journalism in Boston
We fill your inbox with positive, impactful local news and events. Support our mission.
May 1, 2024
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Boston’s open-air Seaport Summer Market returns
The market will open for the season on Saturday, May 11.
April 23, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Newbury Comics’ Boston history
The store began out of a love of comics and has blossomed into a go-to spot to find pop culture merchandise in the Northeast.
March 27, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Entertainment
Coolidge Corner Theatre debuts its extended space
The new, 14,000-sqft expansion includes two new screens, a larger lobby, and an events space.
March 26, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Food
BOStoday’s coffee shop bracket winner
You voted to narrow down our eight finalists to one winner.
March 25, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Culture
Celebrate maple sugaring season in Boston
March is the peak month for maple syrup production.
March 19, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Join one of these local book clubs
Bookish Bostonians better bond at these book clubs.
March 7, 2024
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Small Business
3 new bookstores in Boston
The city is all booked up — read up on three new bookshops in the works for Beacon Hill, Davis Square, and Dorchester.
February 9, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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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
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Swoon: Check out Lovestruck Books in Harvard Square
The Cambridge bookstore is entirely dedicated to the romance genre and houses a cafe operated by George Howell Coffee. Seriously, what’s not to love?
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Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Boston.
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