September 2024 Issue
The Fractured, Surprising, and Sobering Truth About Kids and Smartphones
A special report on our Tiktok-scrolling, Snapchat-loving, sleep-deprived teens—and what caregivers need to know to keep kids safe.
Feature
Charlie Baker’s (Still) Got Game
He now spends his days trying to fix college sports. But if you think our former governor has stopped paying attention to politics, think again.
Do You Give a Seventh Grader a Smartphone?
Two Massachusetts moms share their differing views.
How to Manage Your Teen’s Social Media and Phone Use, According to Experts
Ding, ding, ding: Teens receive 240 app notifications per day—a quarter of them during school.
How to Limit Your Child’s Smartphone Use — and Stick to It
Is your kid always scrolling, even during meals or homework time? Here are four ways to take back control.
Are Smartphones and Screens Good or Bad for Alternative Learners?
We asked two experts to parse the benefits and drawbacks of digital devices for students who learn differently.
The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston, Ranked for 2024
We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the region’s top-performing schools. Does your child’s make the grade?
Department
A Grilled Cheese Mystery: My Search for a Simple Sandwich
Innovation can be great. Just keep it out of my kid’s white bread.
The Supermarket Superstardom of Marty the Stop & Shop Robot
Inside the accidental fame of a grocery chain’s slow-rolling sensation.
Beacon
Fall Arts Preview: 18 Things We Can’t Wait to Do This Season
From Billie Eilish to Romeo and Juliet—a highly subjective list of the concerts, festivals, and performers you shouldn’t miss this season.
Where to Eat in Greater Boston in September 2024
New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus new reasons to visit older spots.
There’s a New Breakfast Restaurant at Encore Boston Harbor
North End titans Frank DePasquale and Nick Varano team up for familial morning and afternoon meals with Giardino.
How Will Gilson’s Amba Aims to Redefine Fast-Casual Dining
With rose petals and rotisserie chicken, the new Eastern Mediterranean counter-service spot from the Puritan & Co. chef soars into East Cambridge.
Home Design
So, You Want to Live in Duxbury?
A coastal haven where tranquility meets top-tier schools, this secluded enclave commands premium real estate—and it’s worth every penny.
Real Estate Showdown: An Arts and Crafts-Style Brookline Gem vs. a Rambling Westwood Residence
It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare two five-bedroom homes, one in the southwest suburb of Westwood, the other just outside the city in Brookline.
Fashion + Style
Five Fall 2024 Fashion Essentials, According to Style Experts
Refresh your closet with these cool-weather looks, as recommended by these local tastemakers.
A New England Traveler’s Guide to Saratoga Springs, New York
Go back in time—and get a taste of the future—with an autumn trip to this foodie-friendly destination.