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Best of Boston 2025: Arts & City Life

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How the Karen Read Case Turned a Neighborhood Bar Into a True Crime Landmark

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The Rise of ‘Elite Speak’: Why Do Smart People Sound So Dumb?

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Does Boston Still Drink?


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No More Smoking on the Common

The city officially enacted a new law to ban butts in public parks.

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Lord of the Sties

Is Anwar Faisal the city’s worst landlord?

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The Elephant Woman

How New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte might be able to save the national Republican party.

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A Snowball’s Chance

As global temps rise, the New England ski industry is in danger of totally melting away.

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The Decider

Will Joyce Linehan, former punk-rock promoter turned political animal, ever take center stage?

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Q&A: Simon Shnapir & Marissa Castelli

If they win the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in January, they’re headed to the Olympics.


In This Section

The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston

The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston

We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region.

The 150 Most Influential Bostonians

The 150 Most Influential Bostonians

Through countless conversations and a year’s worth of observation, we’ve found leaders who don’t just ride the wave of the zeitgeist—they create it.


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ISD Customer-Service Calls Regarding Anwar Faisal’s Properties

Would you put up with these complaints?

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Ibragim Todashev’s Father Makes A Plea

He’s calling for justice for his son, the Tamerlan Tsarnaev associate killed by the FBI. [Warning: Graphic photos.]

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Rename an MBTA Station or Train

For $1 million, Park Street could have your name on it.

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Boston’s Ridiculous Year

A decade’s worth of drama in a single year.

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Closer to Ewe

You’ve heard of farm to table? Introducing farm to sweater, for when you’re ready to meet the animal you’re wearing.

The Karen Read Case

The Karen Read Case

The Fractured, Surprising, and Sobering Truth About Kids and Smartphones

The Fractured, Surprising, and Sobering Truth About Kids and Smartphones

A special report on our Tiktok-scrolling, Snapchat-loving, sleep-deprived teens—and what to know to keep kids safe.


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Napwell: It Knows When You Are Sleeping

And by mocking a sunrise, it wakes you up.

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A Quick BosPoli/MaPoli Roundup

Before we all go make merry for the holidays.

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Somebody—Anybody—Please Give Brady a High-Five

It’s getting painful to watch his failed attempts at on-field friendships.

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MBTA Wins Court Feud Over Banned Ads

Anti-Palestine ads were kept from going up, and a court sided with the T on the issue.

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