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How we’d spend a festive weekend in Mount Pleasant, SC
Pack your bags — we’ve planned your next cozy coastal getaway.
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Travel and Outdoors
🌹 Stop and smell the roses, Boston
The Kelleher Rose Garden, located on Park Drive in the Back Bay Fens, is home to ~1,500 roses. Here’s what to know about the hidden oasis and English-style garden.
June 7, 2023
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Sara Frazier
The American flag displayed inside the John F. Kennedy Library.
Culture
John F. Kennedy landmarks in Boston
Monday, May 29 is Brookline native John F. Kennedy’s birthday. Ask not what JFK had to do with Boston, but what you can do in Boston for the late president’s birthday.
May 25, 2023
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Jessica Burton
A view from Spectacle Island.
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate Free Ferry Day in Boston
Catch a free ferry trip out to Spectacle or Georges Island on Saturday, May 20 for Free Ferry Day.
May 16, 2023
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Jessica Burton
A magnolia tree with white blossoms outside a Boston home.
City
A tree-mendous alliance is coming to Boston
Tree Alliance will help reduce the temperature in the city with an expanded tree canopy.
May 12, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Getting down with the Ducklings
Learn more about the Make Way for Ducklings statues and celebrate Duckling Day this Mothers Day weekend with Mrs. Mallard.
May 11, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Acadia National Park from the Beehive Loop.
Culture
Road trip destinations near Boston
If adventure has been calling your name, now’s the perfect time to get away for National Travel and Tourism Week. Gas up the car and take a road trip to one of these four destinations.
May 9, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Culture
3 flower farms near Boston
The sun is shining and the flowers are blooming. Pick up your tickets now to one of these three farms near Boston to pick-your-own flowers.
May 8, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Travel and Outdoors
Become an expert on native flowers
Keep local love growing this spring with local plants.
April 18, 2023
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Dayten Rose
An eastern cottontail in the grass.
Travel and Outdoors
Boston bunnies explained
Curious about those Cottontails? Hop in and learn about these Boston bunnies.
April 5, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Brown entrance sign surrounded by trees reading "Mammoth Cave National Park" in white letters.
Travel and Outdoors
How to plan an event in a national park
From getting a permit to catering, we’ve got the details on how to plan a wedding, family reunion, or special occasion in a national park.
March 31, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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BAA unveils new Boston Marathon logo
We’re breaking down the new elements of the Boston Marathon logo and plans to support the running community in the future.
June 5, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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5 places to find peace and quiet in Boston
Boston may be the noisiest city in the US, but these five local attractions allow you to escape the stresses of living in a big city.
June 5, 2024
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Catch the first ever watch party for Celtics away games
The next best thing to a live game? A watch party at TD Garden.
June 4, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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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.
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Patios for outdoor dining around Boston, MA
Make the most of what’s left of patio weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Boston’s many beautiful patios.
June 3, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Inside the Matthews Arena and the empty ice hockey rink.
Culture
New updates on the world’s oldest ice hockey arena
🏒 Skating through the history of Northeastern University’s Matthews Arena and plans for the new multi-purpose athletics facility
May 31, 2024
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Jessica Burton
The trees along the Charles River Esplanade.
Culture
ICYMI: May Crossword Puzzle
May 31, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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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
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Lit Crawl Boston returns in June
Literary-themed events await bibliophiles.
May 30, 2024
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Katy Kostakis