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Home & Property

On the Market: A Sophisticated and Expansive Apartment in Back Bay

401 Beacon St., Unit 4, Back Bay Price: $5,500,000 Size: 2,877 square feet Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 partial When searching for a new place to live, […]

Arts & Entertainment

A Veteran Boston Writer Fondly Recalls His Hollywood Adventures

Let’s face it: Even in buttoned-up Boston, we’re no strangers to the glamour and allure of Hollywood. Old-time stars like Bette Davis and Jack Lemmon […]

City Life

Dorchester’s Renovation Husbands Deck the White House Halls

Besides their Boston Victorian for the festive season, David and Stephen St. Russell picked up an unexpected holiday project this year: Decorating the White House. […]

City Life

The Interview: MIT President Sally Kornbluth

With renewed concerns about diversity, affordability, and censorship on campus—to say nothing about the future of space exploration and renewable energy—there’s a lot going on […]

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Home & Property

On the Market: A Stunning Home on a Cape Cod Golf Course

105 Willowbend Dr., Mashpee Price: $1,595,000 Size: 3,920 square feet Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 full, 1 half Spend your weekends driving to and from the […]

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Restaurants

Wow Tikka Brings Warmth and Customizable Indian Bowls to Fenway

When you walk into Wow Tikka (stylized as Wow!!Tikka), the tantalizing scent of zesty, warm spices welcomes you. The cozy, casual Indian restaurant opened on […]

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Arts & Entertainment

Read an Excerpt of “The Tree Stand,” a Short Story about Hunting, Desperation, and Loss

Jay Atkinson is the prize-winning author of five narrative nonfiction and four book-length works of fiction. His nonfiction books include Massacre on the Merrimack: Hannah […]

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Restaurants

Birds of Paradise, the Latest Escape from Bartender Ran Duan, Arrives in Brighton

Some people make a scrapbook for vacation photos and mementos. For restaurateur Ran Duan, travel inspires more than just a staid visual keepsake: The award-winning […]

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Home & Property

On the Market: A Weston Mansion with Dreamy Olmsted-Designed Gardens

80 Orchard Ave., Weston Price: $7,900,000 Size: 12,129 square feet Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 full, 2 partial Baby, it’s cold outside, and with that comes […]

Life & Style

Photos: Friends of the Public Garden’s Fourth Annual Winter Party

Over 125 attendees gathered at the Union Club to enjoy drinks and light hors d’oeuvres overlooking the holiday lights in the #threeparks. Crowds came dressed […]