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Alyssa Vaughn

Contributor

A St. Louis native, Alyssa Vaughn moved to the East Coast to study English at Boston College. She currently lives in an apartment perfectly bisected by the Cambridge/Somerville border.

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City Life

South End Building Collapses, Symbolizing What It Feels Like to Return to Work Post-Holidays

Watch the video to hear the satisfying crunch as it hits the ground.

City Life

The Boston News Stories You’ll Be Reading about in 2020

That we know of, anyway.

City Life

A Glossary of Very 2019 Boston Terms

From “mysterious vaping illness” to “side door,” here are the words we all learned.

City Life

Charlie Baker Still Refuses to Take a Stance on Impeachment

The governor continued to avoid wading into the impeachment conversation during a WGBH interview.

City Life

It’s Official: Dudley Square Is Now Nubian Square

Update your personal lexicon accordingly.

City Life

Lori Trahan’s Campaign Finance Troubles Will Face Further Scrutiny from House Ethics Committee

The committee was quick to note that the review doesn’t mean a violation occurred.

Home & Property

The Cambridge City Council Has Approved “CambridgeSide 2.0”

The beloved but slightly dated Galleria is turning into housing, restaurants, and office space.

Arts & Entertainment

Wednesday Will Officially Be “Little Women Day” in Boston

That means you’re allowed to wear a hoop skirt and bonnet to work, right?

City Life

Here’s How Much Snow Boston Could See Tuesday

A wintry mix is headed your way.

City Life

Here’s Why Brady’s Goodbye to Best Buddies Matters

Prognosticating on the symbolism behind everything Tom Brady does is practically a sport of its own.

City Life

MBTA Green Line Back in Action After Smoke and Sparks at Park Street

Service was suspended Tuesday after the incident.

Travel

Boston Was Named One of the 50 Best Places to Travel in 2020

But it’s not because of the Freedom Trail or Quincy Market.

City Life

The MBTA’s Leadership Is “Defeated, Helpless and in Some Cases Hopeless”

So states a damning new report on the state of the T, which paints a picture of an organization in disarray where “safety is not the priority.”

City Life

A Year in Review: The Most Memorable Moments of 2015

Raise your hand if your back still hurts from shoveling.

vaping crisis
Wellness

Legally Purchased Vaping Products Are Also Linked to Lung Issues

Previously, unregulated vaping products seemed to be the problem.