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It’s Official: There’s a Time Capsule Inside the Head of the Lion from the Old State House

Ever since the Bostonian Society took down the lion and unicorn that typically stand atop the Old State House, there has been speculation that perhaps […]

City Life

Talk About Aliens With Harvard’s Chairman of the Department of Astronomy

If aliens were to ever travel millions of light years and land their spaceships here on Earth, the first thing Abraham “Avi” Loeb’s wife wants […]

Wellness

The Boston Public Health Commission Gets a $137,500 Grant

In Roxbury, 15 percent of residents have adult diabetes, which is a staggering number. In response, the Boston Public Health Commission has received the Massachusetts Department […]

Restaurants

Prezza Introduces a New Fall Menu

Starting on September 25, Prezza in the North End will be introducing a new fall menu that includes seasonal returns and some interesting newcomers. Chef […]

Restaurants

Bocado Tapas Bar to Open in Wellesley

Niche Hospitality Group is set to open the third installment of their popular Worcester-based Spanish restaurant, Bocado Tapas Bar, in Wellesley next week. Located on […]

Arts & Entertainment

BU’s All-Female A Cappella Group Will Open for Lena Dunham at the Wilbur

Meet Chordially Yours, Boston University’s all-female a cappella group that just landed themselves a killer act for next month when they’ll be the opening act […]

City Life

Pretty Much Everyone Is Celebrating a Birthday This Week

Happy birthday! It’s your special day! Hm, what’s that? You were born on September 23? Okay, maybe it’s not that special. Some birthdays are more common than others. […]

City Life

Soon You Can Tour the USS Constitution from Behind Your Desk

“Old Ironsides” will be dry-docked in the Charlestown Navy Yard for the next three years undergoing necessary repairs, severely restricting visitors who want to learn […]

Wellness

Harvard Created an Artificial Spleen that Cleanses Blood

When a patient is diagnosed with sepsis, the life-threatening condition in which bacteria or fungi multiply in a person’s blood, it’s often too late for antibiotics […]

Arts & Entertainment

Watch Ellen Surprise a Regis College Student with ‘Cash at Your Dorm’

In you heard a lot of high-pitched screaming in Weston recently, it’s possible they were shrieks of joy, specifically coming from the dorm room of […]