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

The region’s most sensational murder trial made Canton’s Waterfall Bar & Grille into an unwitting supporting character in the mystery of John O’Keefe’s death.


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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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The Chilling Case of Nathan Carman’s Deadly Fishing Trip


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#PaintGate Selectman Charged with Misdemeanor

The plot thickens for Billerica’s George Simolaris.

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Brookline’s Country Club to Host 2022 U.S. Open

Paging Bob Barker.

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Council’s Move to Subpoena Boston 2024 Delayed

Tito Jackson’s subpoena effort hits a speed bump.

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Owner Says Saddleback Mountain Needs a New Chairlift or It Will Close

The ski resort needs $3 million.

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MBTA Control Board Meets for First Time, Hopes to Fix Commuter Rail

They’ve got a tough task ahead of them.

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Hey, City Pothole Fixers: You Missed a Spot—or 40

Define ‘repaired.’


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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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Who Is Selectman George Simolaris of Billerica’s #PaintGate?

Folk hero or public nuisance?

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You Can Now Pay Your Boston Parking Meter with an App

The rollout of ParkBoston should be complete by the end of summer.

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Boston Harbor Powerplayer Vivien Li Departs for Pittsburgh

From Boston Harbor to the Three Rivers.

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Two Unions Call for Divestment from Fossil Fuels

Combined, they represent more than 40,000 individuals.

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Selectman Paints Town Crosswalks Green, Annoys Billerica

George Simolaris took matters into his own hands.

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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Ayanna Pressley Picks Up Endorsement from Emily’s List

The popular at-large city councilor secures backing of the pro-choice organization.

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Somerville’s Johnny D’s to Close Early Next Year

The famed rock club is shutting down.

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City Councilor Tito Jackson Files for Boston 2024 Subpoena

‘Sorry, Boston 2024…We are Boston.’

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Cambridge City Councilor Proposes Boston 2024 Subpoena

Nadeem Mazen is demanding the rest of the bid book.

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