May 2024 Issue
The 150 Most Influential Bostonians of 2024
Our annual list stars a kaleidoscope of locals who hail from government, science, finance, healthcare, education, entertainment (and more) fields and are all playing a part in shaping a new and vibrant Boston.
Feature
Where to Find the Best Bar Pizza Around Boston and the South Shore
With their super-crispy crusts, these uniquely Massachusetts-style pies are iconic.
How Do You Say Heaven on the South Shore of Massachusetts? Bar Pie!
An insider’s guide to the legendary bar-pizza OGs and all the trendy newbies, including unassuming taverns and flashy new food trucks slinging supreme pies.
Can Catholic Schools Be Saved?
Financial woes, fewer students, trouble recruiting teachers, and a rash of high-profile school closures. Does this spell the end of an iconic educational institution in Boston, or is there still time for a Hail Mary?
Department
Why I’m Quitting Dating Apps (for Now)
Bumble, Hinge, Tinder, Coffee Meets Bagel (yes, that’s really an app)—I’ve tried them all. My confounding search for connection when virtual love disappoints.
Bestselling Author Sebastian Junger on PTSD, Mortality, and His Near-Death Experience in Truro
After writing about shipwrecks, war, and a serial killer, The Perfect Storm storyteller’s latest book delves into something completely new: nearly dying on the Cape.
Remembering the Real Victim in the Karen Read Case, My Friend John O’Keefe
The Massachusetts woman accused of killing her Boston Police officer boyfriend has been painted as a scapegoat for corruption, a symbol of injustice, and a lurid true-crime celebrity. But what about the man who died—and the people closest to him?
Beacon
A Brief But Affectionate History of Boston Calling Music Festival
Twelve installments, 11 years, and one little City Hall concert that became a destination festival.
A Handy Survival Guide to Boston Calling 2024
What you need to know about the Memorial Day weekend festival is here.
Where to Eat in Greater Boston in May 2024
New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus new reasons to visit older spots.
Michael Schlow’s New Project Is a Soon-to-Open Seafood Restaurant
The restaurateur is chef-partner of Seamark Seafood & Cocktails, opening this spring at Encore Boston Harbor—and yes, he’s bringing back his famous Radius burger.
In Quincy, Lê Madeline Serves Destination-Worthy Modern Vietnamese
The revamp of 10-year-old Pho Linh showcases Vietnamese cuisine and cocktails with a twist.
Home Design
So, You Want to Live in Dorchester?
With culture, diversity, and some of the most affordable real estate in the city, this six-square-mile neighborhood just might be one of the last great deals in Boston.
Real Estate Showdown: A Back Bay Brownstone vs. a Belmont Farmhouse
It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare two properties with lots of sunlight.
Fashion + Style
Five Can’t-Miss Vendors at the Brimfield Flea Markets
Heading to one of America’s oldest antiques shows? Here are some of our favorite dealers.
Is Badminton the Next Pickleball?
There’s a hot new tennis alternative in town—a little birdie told us.
A New England Traveler’s Guide to Paris, France
What’s left to say about a city that has it all? Turns out, quite a lot in 2024.