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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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You Still Can’t FOIA Gov. Baker’s Office, For Whatever Reason

A quick reminder that our public records law is still lousy.

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TBT: Happy Birthday, Arthur Fiedler!

He started the fourth of July concert on the Esplanade.

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The State Income Tax Rate Is Going Down Again

Starting January 1, you should see a slight uptick in your take-home pay.

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MBTA Fires Runaway Red Line Train Operator

He can appeal his dismissal.

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Eight Things We Should Toss into the Boston Harbor

British tea is so 1773.

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Worcester Is the Sewage Capital of Massachusetts

Congrats?


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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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Boston Bombing Survivor Honors Paris Terror Victims

Michelle L’Heureux had seen it all before.

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Basketball’s Inventor Recounts First-Ever Game in Springfield

It’s the only known recording of James Naismith.

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MIT Startup Aims to Change the Future of TV Advertising

By watching how you watch TV.

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I’m Proudly Jewish and I Love Christmas

Is that so wrong?

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LeBron James Gave a Special Olympics MVP His Sneakers

This is pretty awesome.

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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Snow Report: Our ‘Winter’ of Discontent

Where’s the snow?

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Philip Chism Found Guilty Of First Degree Murder

A jury convicted Chism of murdering Danvers High School teacher Colleen Ritzer in 2013.

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The Church of Scientology Is Moving to Allston

Their N.E. headquarters cost a mere $15 million.

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Massachusetts Pharma (and Guns) Fared Well This Year in the Stock Market

From a list of the top-earning stocks.

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