August 2020 Issue
Feature
Best of Boston 2020: COVID-19 Heroes Edition
In place of our annual Best of Boston reader’s poll, we asked Bostonians to shine a spotlight on the everyday heroes in our city.
Department
A Bostonian Abroad in the ’Burbs
I never considered leaving Boston. Ever. Then the pandemic hit.
The Last Lobster Supper?
Could this be the end of our best-loved summer tradition as we know it?
Who’s Gonna Take the Weight?
As a Black man born in the South who has climbed the power structures of Boston and our nation’s capital, I’ve spent a lifetime navigating around and tackling head-on the realities of structural racism. It’s time for everyone else to know this burden.
Fashion + Style
The Lust Lineup: Hey, Sailor!
Whether you’re dropping anchor in Boston Harbor or on your favorite patio, this season’s nautical-inspired pieces are sure to make a splash.
What’s in Store: Call of the Wild
Because soaking up the last few glorious weeks of summer is a whole lot easier with the right gear.
Turning the Tide
Think you can’t hang 10 in New England? This local surfboard shaper is determined to change your mind.
Boston Traveler: The Lakes Region
Is there anything more quintessentially summer than a weekend on Winnipesaukee?
Other
How Did the Shoe Industry Get to Be So Big in Massachusetts?
You can’t run away from the biggest names in sneakers.
Home Design
Either-Or: A Nautical Chatham Retreat vs. a Downtown Penthouse
It’s amazing what a few miles will do to the market.
Health
Test the Waters
Whether you’re looking to Zen out on a paddleboard or fly through the air on a power kite, it’s good to know there are still plenty of ways to have a wet ’n’ wild summer.