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October 2024 Issue

City Life

Eliza Dushku’s Bold New Journey

Psychedelic therapy helped turn her life around. Now the former Hollywood actor turned certified therapist is on a trailblazing mission to do the same for others—and revolutionize trauma treatment in Boston and beyond.

Feature

City Life

From Heartbreak to Hope: A Lewiston Father’s Unlikely Journey, One Year After the Massacre

After a gunman took his son’s life in Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, Arthur Barnard found himself drowning in grief. Then his pain paved a new path. One year after the massacre, the story of loss, love, and hope in Lewiston.

Wellness

What’s the Deal with Ibogaine?

The promise and perils of the Question 4 psychedelic few people know.

City Life

Massachusetts Ballot, Question 4 on Psychedelics: What You Need to Know

A no-BS guide to the psychedelics ballot initiative in November.

Travel

The New England Travel Awards: And the Winners Are…

From festivals and wineries to ski mountains and luxury resorts, your favorites met our panel of seasoned travel journalists. The result? These 20 top spots to visit and to experience in the region.

Wellness

Our Brand-New Top Dentists in Greater Boston List Is Here

Boston magazine’s all-new list of the 834 best dentists in the region—from generalists to orthodontists to pediatric specialists—as chosen by their peers.

Department

Arts & Entertainment

Ben Mezrich Strikes Hollywood Gold (Again)

The wildly prolific local writer writes books faster than most people change their socks.

City Life

How October 7 Galvanized Boston’s Jewish Community

In the aftermath of Hamas militants’ attack on Israel last year, some local residents joined support groups. Others became activists. Some even changed their worldviews entirely.

Fashion + Style

Life & Style

Five Natural Hair Salons in Greater Boston

From Newbury Street’s only Black-owned salon to an expert stylist’s Canton expansion, these local spots will help you find a style that’s distinctly you.

Travel

A Weekend Traveler’s Guide to North Conway, New Hampshire

Check off everything on your fall bucket list with a visit to this wildly picturesque New Hampshire mountain town.

Home Design

Home & Property

So, You Want to Live in Somerville?

The birthplace of Marshmallow Fluff offers the sweet spot of (relatively) affordable housing and proximity to Boston.

Home & Property

Real Estate Showdown: A Back Bay Brownstone vs. a Suburban Tudor

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a Marlborough Street pad with a family-friendly home in Wellesley Farms.

Beacon

Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston in October 2024

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus new reasons to visit older spots.