City Life

Why We Need Public Libraries Now More than Ever

Who needs libraries, anyway? Turns out, we all do.


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Arts & Entertainment

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Arrives in Boston

Home & Property

On the Market: A Westwood Estate with a Private Pond and Sports Court

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How to Order Greater Boston’s Best Pies for Thanksgiving


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What It’s Like to Swim Walden Pond in November

On a cool morning in Concord this fall, I found out what it’s like to follow in Henry David Thoreau’s footsteps.

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Living Monument

Isabella Stewart Gardner’s former Brookline residence stays true to its origins while accommodating its present-day inhabitants.

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Good Company, a New Charlestown Cocktail Bar, Features ‘Farm-to-Glass’ Creations

Local produce plays a starring role in intriguing drinks at longtime bartender Seth Freidus’ first solo spot.

Home & Property

Roweam, a Luxury Furniture Brand, Launches in Rhode Island

Rhode Island designer Blair Moore introduces a line of heirloom-quality pieces with a little East Coast grit.

Home & Property

Inside a Local Gem Designer’s Jewel Box Home

Interior designer Elizabeth Georgantas turned a blank slate outside of Boston into a sparkling showcase, using finely honed elements of drama and surprise.

Home & Property

So You Want to Live in Sudbury?

It’s one of the most popular MetroWest towns for a reason. Here’s why residents love it—and how you can get in.


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Best of Boston 2023

Best of Boston 2023

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71 Things to Do This Week in Boston

The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Boston opens in the Seaport and much more.

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Somerville’s Bow Market Expands

The tucked-away Union Square maker-market has added storefronts right on Somerville Avenue—and there’s more food to enjoy.

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Where to Indulge in Holiday Lunch in Boston

Here’s the 2023 rundown on special weekday lunch menus available around the city this holiday season, featuring luxurious steaks, seafood, and lots more.

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Arts & Entertainment

Snowport, an Extravagant Winter Holiday Market, Opens in Boston’s Seaport

Holiday season has arrived with tons of shopping, winter-y pop-up bars, Swiss raclette cheese, pasta served in a giant cheese wheel, and did we mention cheese? Oh, and a giant pink yeti.

Home & Property

How Do You Make a Drab 1930s Kitchen Come Alive?

For one Brookline family, the solution was glass doors, custom green paint, and help from interior designer Kati Curtis.

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Our List of the 150 Most Influential Bostonians in 2023

Our List of the 150 Most Influential Bostonians in 2023

What it means to be a leader in this city keeps changing and moving forward.

THC Gummies: 5 THC Edibles for Stress, Pain Relief, and Sleep

THC Gummies: 5 THC Edibles for Stress, Pain Relief, and Sleep

Whether combating stress, managing pain, or helping with sleep issues, premium THC gummies can provide effective support in an easy-to-consume format. presented by Originated Media

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Where to Find Greater Boston’s Greatest Hot Chocolate

Warm up with a rich, decadent cup of cocoa at some of the area’s best cafés.

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Our Fathers Opens in the Fenway with Tender Pastrami and Frozen Cocktails Galore

It’s a neon rebirth for the former Allston deli and restaurant—a little more tropical this time.

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Hook + Line Brings Modern New England Seafood to the Seaport

The new sibling restaurant to West End staple Alcove also has a fish market for on-the-go fried clams, beer and wine, fresh seafood, and more.

Home & Property

Habitat: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

How do you make a new-construction home in the Boston suburbs stand out from the crowd? Bring the drama.

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