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How Boston Plans to Respond after the Derek Chauvin Verdict
Not for the first time in the past year, a sense of anxious anticipation fell over Boston as the city awaited news that could once […]
Travel + Leisure Named Five Mass. Hotels Some of the Best in the World
It’s been an especially trying year for the hospitality industry. Non-essential travel virtually stopped for a few months at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
On the Market: A Converted Carriage House in Dedham with a Country Kitchen
108 Westfield St, Dedham Size: 5,320 square feet Price: $2,250,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 partial New England is filled with homes that lose […]
All the Dunkin’ Breakfast Sandwiches, Ranked
Believe it or not, most writers hate ranking things. Why? It’s hard! Pitting apples against oranges is always a challenge. I mean, is it really […]
On the Market: A Contemporary Cohasset Home by the Beach
123 Atlantic Avenue, Cohasset Price: $7,350,000 Size: 6,979 square feet Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 7 Sleek is the first word that comes to mind when looking […]
The “Monster Next Door” Case Closes a Chapter
Six years ago, I interviewed federal agent Brian Andersen, then assigned to a Homeland Security Department unit that chases down criminals hiding among us. Specifically […]
Please, PLEASE Stop Changing the Name of the Waterfront Pavilion Concert Venue
Last week, Vanyaland reported that the concert venue down on the waterfront—you know the one, it gets lovely breezes in the summer—had changed its name. […]
On the Market: A Marshfield Home on a Private Island
6 Trouants Island #6, Marshfield Price: $3,950,000 Size: 4,700 square feet Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half Island living comes with pros and cons: […]
A Survival Guide to Parking in the North End
It’s date night. You’re ready to hit the town on one of Boston’s increasingly warm and pleasant evenings, possibly on one of the city’s new […]
Five North Shore Cottages to Fulfill Your Coastal Getaway Fantasy
Whether you’re interested in the rocky coastlines, picturesque lighthouses, artists’ studios, or simply a tasty plate of fried clams, it’s always a good time to […]
On the Market: A Sunny Beachfront Home in Beverly
30 Paine Ave, Beverly Price: $4,800,000 Size: 4,864 square feet Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 The first signs of spring are starting to show in the […]
On the Market: A Brick Home in Providence with a Walled Courtyard
136 Transit St., Providence Price: $1,289,000 Size: 3,540 square feet Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 full In 1812, bricklayer William Mason put his talents to work […]
On The Market: A Spacious Single-Family Home in South Boston with a Sauna
126 W 3rd Street #1, South Boston Price: $1,299,000 Size: 1,600 square feet Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 full, 1 half A single-family home with a […]
What to Know before Buying Tickets to Post-COVID Concerts in Boston
No doubt about it, we took live entertainment for granted back in the good old days. I look back in horror at the last weeks […]
On the Market: A Sunny and Open Contemporary Condo in Provincetown
48 Winslow Street #A Price:$2,350,000 Size: 3,108 square feet Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4.5 Want the convenience of a condo with the privacy of a single-family […]