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Seeing Stars
When a family of five decided to leave their crowded condo in the Back Bay and flee to the suburbs in search of more space, […]
Five Pieces Designer Rachel Reider Is Using in Her Projects
Interior designer Rachel Reider shares some furnishings that have recently caught her eye. “My team loves supporting local, and this RI company is constantly impressing […]
A new chapter for Beacon Hill
After relocating to Beacon Hill from Texas in 2019, Melissa Fetter was struck by the fact that there were no bookstores in the neighborhood. Fetter […]
This Shop Rebuilds and Maintains Rare Motorcycles
Although she originally aspired to be a traveling photographer, J. Shia—owner of Boston-based Madhouse Motors—ended up veering off in a different direction. “My journey is […]
An Open Letter to LeBron James
Dear LeBron James, The words came right out of your mouth, and I knew they’d echo across Boston. It was back in July when you […]
COVID Diary: Finding Solace in the Little Things
By July 2020, COVID-19 was already entrenched in Massachusetts. It dominated the airwaves and the newspapers. And for most of us, it dominated our lives. […]
Is This the End of the High School Varsity Jacket?
As the days become cooler and leaves start to fall, a wave of nostalgia washes over me as I watch my 16-year-old twin boys head […]
The Interview: Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper
When Mary Skipper was a child, a life-threatening allergic reaction to penicillin kept her out of school for so long that she struggled with spelling, […]
Adventures in Aunthood
There was a time when I never would have chosen to climb onto a piece of playground equipment teeming with screaming children—and when the very […]
Inside the Wild Feud Between Jonathan Knight and the Trustees of Reservations
One day last October in Essex, a pair of khaki-clad visitors clomped through the lush grass next to a large vegetable garden laid in neat, […]