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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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Throwback Thursday

The Civil War’s end in Boston.

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Here’s How the Sentencing Phase of the Tsarnaev Trial Will Go

Get ready for weeks of more testimony.

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Dick Hoyt Named Grand Marshal of 2015 Boston Marathon

He and son Rick have completed 32 Boston Marathons since 1980.

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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Is Guilty

Now the real trial begins.

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Being a Red Sox Fan Is Still Expensive

Your obligatory yearly reminder.

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Barney Frank Hates ‘House of Cards’

He says it’s hurting America’s reputation.


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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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The Tsarnaev Jurors Have Questions

And they’re good legal questions to ask.

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A Gronk Autobiography Is Coming in July

Brought to you by Derek Jeter (yes, really).

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Charlie Baker’s Locks Are No More

He got a buzzcut for charity.

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Mitt Romney’s Bracket Crushed Your Bracket

His NCAA picks put him in the top 0.1 percentile. He should be comfortable there.

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Bill Maher Compares Zayn Malik to Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Earning the wrath of 1D fans and Bostonians alike.

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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Four Takeaways from Bryan Stevenson’s Talk at Harvard

He spoke about justice and mass incarceration.

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Aaron Hernandez Might Beat His Murder Charge

Media coverage suggests that the jury’s verdict will be hard to predict.

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Don’t Call Boston 2024 Opponents Unpatriotic

The leader of the bid is in hot water after remarks about patriotism.

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John Kerry’s Rockstar Week Is Over

The Secretary of State is back from Switzerland to sell his Iran deal to the American public.

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