October 2021 Issue
Falling for Vermont
Yes, there are pretty leaves. Tons of them, actually. But October in the Green Mountain State is about a lot more than merely ogling foliage.
Feature
Rags to Witches
They’re hip, business-savvy, and know how to cast a spell: How a new generation of witches and warlocks selling $300 wands conquered Salem.
The Battle for Franklin Park
Inside the clash that’s pitting Boston’s progressive activists against one another.
Crossing the Finish Line
On the eve of their first in-person events since 2019, longtime Boston Athletic Association CEO Tom Grilk and Head of the Charles regatta executive director Fred Schoch reflect on the defeats and victories of the past year and a half.
Department
Grayer, but Stronger
After more than 18 months of pandemic life, how I learned to live with me, myself, and whoever this new person in the mirror is.
Shark Fight
In an ocean chock full of apex predators, two big-name shark researchers are out for each other’s blood. Will Cape Cod’s beaches ever be the same?
The Interview: Gail Samuel
The new head of the Boston Symphony Orchestra is a California girl with tons of experience and celeb cachet. Can she remake the institution for a new generation?
Beacon
Dining Out: Just One Small Catch
An unlikely rule of thumb for landing a stellar meal at Atlántico, the South End’s new(ish) seafood-focused tapas spot: Skip the tapas.
Fashion + Style
Present Perfect
An eclectic new boutique brings the gift of IRL shopping to Brookline Village.
A Top-Flight Ring, Plus Four More of Sandy Edgerley’s Favorite Things
The philanthropist and cofounder of Boston’s buzzy new members-only club, the ’Quin House, shares a few of her fall must-haves.
Boston Traveler: North Conway, New Hampshire
Leave the skis behind and get ready to peep the White Mountains’ peaks from a whole new perspective this month.
Tickled Pink
Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, five fab beauty finds that’ll help you feel good and do good.
Other
If You Keep Turning Right, Can You Make It Out of Any Corn Maze?
The secret to navigating any of the dozens of corn mazes sprawling across New England might not be the method at all— but the execution.
Home Design
Spaces: Room for the Imagination
A pair of art enthusiasts welcome an ever-evolving backdrop into their airy living space.
VIEW: Coldwell Banker Realty’s Listings of the Month
Buying a home in or around Boston right now? Check out Coldwell Banker Realty’s newest properties for sale.