Neighborhoods
Small Blessings in the Time of Coronavirus
When I moved to the Boston area almost a year ago to the day, what most struck me was the constant motion and the speed […]
A River Runs Through Us: Boston vs. Cambridge
Edited by Brittany Jasnoff Read a note from Editor Chris Vogel about the April issue of Boston magazine here. When was the last time you […]
Here’s What Boston Streets Look Like Totally Empty
Usually when you think of Boston, images of our ever-present traffic, sports fans filling T stations, bustling students, and full bars come to mind. But […]
New Year, New Name: Nubian Square Is Making Room for Change
When I plug my destination into Google Maps on the first sunny winter day all week to check how long until my bus will arrive, […]
Which Side of the River Do You Live On: Boston or Cambridge?
Photo courtesy of Getty Images (Boston); Cambridge City Hall by Andrew Cosand via Flickr/Creative Commons Which side of the river do you live on: Boston […]
The Billion-Dollar Blight Changing Harvard Square
Strolling through Harvard Square recently looking for a bite to eat, I had a hard time recognizing the iconic neighborhood. The windows on JFK that […]
It’s Official: Dudley Square Is Now Nubian Square
It’s official: Roxbury’s Dudley Square is getting a name change. The city’s Public Improvement Commission voted unanimously Thursday to change the name of the Roxbury […]
Is Emerson College the Smartest Developer in Town?
I was walking along the Common earlier this month and caught myself pausing for a moment, blinking at the intersection of Tremont and Boylston and […]
With 60 MPH Winds Approaching, Here Are the Towns Postponing Trick or Treating
This isn’t a trick, but it is a treat for any parents who weren’t too keen on the idea of holding umbrellas over their little […]
Is Harvard Destroying Allston—or Saving It?
Stroll down Harvard Avenue in Allston on a Saturday night, and the immediate barrage of sights, sounds, and tastes makes clear you’ve entered Boston’s one […]
The Battle for Eastie’s Soul
Traffic! Crime! Construction! There are a lot of ways to size up life in East Boston today. Maggie Simeone and her husband, Derek Edwards, are […]
These Five Cities Around Boston Are Getting Big, Fast
Chelsea Number of new residents since 2010: 5,050 With a waterfront perch, reasonable prices—$336,000 for a condo in 2018—and expanded Silver Line bus service, Chelsea […]
These 4 Place-Makers Are Transforming Boston’s Suburbs
Amy Chase Owner, the Haberdash Conventional wisdom is that suburban dwellers would rather hop in their Subaru and head for the nearest superstore than hoof […]
An Injured Coyote Is Hanging Out in West Roxbury
Residents of West Roxbury should be careful to double check before petting any wandering dogs today. An injured coyote has been limping around the neighborhood […]
The Ultimate Guide to Chinatown
From culture to politics to food, an in-depth look at Boston’s most dynamic—and fastest-changing—neighborhood.