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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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Geoff Diehl Is Sticking by Brett Kavanaugh

He says the allegations of sexual misconduct are “a stalling technique.”

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Another Fear-Mongering Ad on the Transgender Rights Law and Question 3

Here we go again.

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Boston Hospitals Fined $1 Million for How They Handled Health Info for an ABC Show

The combined $1 million in fines related to the show “Save My Life: Boston Trauma.”

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Harvard Shattered Its Record with $9.6 Billion in Fundraising

Things are finally looking up for Harvard.

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As the Green Line Extension Rolls Through Somerville, a Lion’s Head Will Live On

The MBTA successfully preserved it before the demolition of the Homans Building.

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Police: A Man in Watertown Stabbed a Tow Truck Driver Who Fatally Struck a Woman

The driver is in critical condition after he was allegedly stabbed five times.


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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 Odds of a November Shakeup in Massachusetts Look Long, a New Poll Says

Baker and Warren are way ahead, according to a new poll.

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Columbia Gas Is Donating $10 Million to Disaster Relief in Greater Lawrence

The company has been criticized for its response after home fires and explosions hit the region.

Michael Che Made another Boston Joke, This Time at the Emmys

He poked fun at the all-white regulars at the bar on Cheers.

The Five Ambitious Proposals for a New MLK Memorial in Boston Common

Community input will be considered before one ode to Martin Luther King, Jr. is selected.

Why Are Our Sports More Important Than Our Arts?

In the City of Champions, culture is sliding into last place. Here’s what we need to do to make a comeback.

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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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After a Recount, Lori Trahan Has Narrowly Won the Third District Primary

She has officially bested former Marty Walsh Chief of Staff Dan Koh.

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Hasty Pudding Just Cast Women for the First Time Ever

The legendary Harvard theater troupe is now co-ed.

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A Black UMass Amherst Employee Says Police Were Called on Him for No Reason

An anonymous caller said Reginald Andrade appeared “agitated.” He says it’s yet another case of racial profiling.

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In Defense of the Kick Scooter

The least cool transportation in Boston is also the most promising. It’s time to embrace the O.G.

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