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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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As Frustration Mounts with Columbia Gas, Baker Declares a State of Emergency

Eversource will now take over the recovery.

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Another Day, another Storrowing. Will They Never Learn?

State Police shared a photo of a box truck that suffered the consequences under the Longfellow Bridge.

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“Armageddon” in Andover: What We Know about Fires and Explosions in the Merrimack Valley

As chaos hit Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover, one man died, others were injured, and thousands were evacuated.

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Parents Want to Keep BPS’ Interim Superintendent from Keeping the Job

Laura Perille, the former head of an education nonprofit, is filling in for Tommy Chang after he resigned.

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Someone Sent a 30-Pound Box of Marijuana to a Boston Radio Station

A whole lot of weed showed up at the headquarters of Hot 96.9.

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Boston Hotel Workers Just Voted to Authorize a Strike

The move comes after failed contract negotiations with Marriott.


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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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Red Bull Crashed Ice, a Wild Downhill Skating Race, Is Coming to Fenway Park

It’s a championship event for what’s been dubbed the “fastest sport on skates.”

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A New Study Shows the “Bathroom Bill” Hysteria Is Unfounded

It found no link between the transgender rights bill and bathroom crimes.

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Somerville Police Investigating a Report of People Urinating on American Flags at Veterans Memorial

In a widely shared Facebook post, a witness shared a description of the crime.

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Bostonians Are Worried about Climate Change Impacting the Waterfront, Study Finds

Rising tides are on the city’s mind these days.

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Emily’s List Endorsed Ayanna Pressley after She Already Won

The powerful group had vowed to stay out of the closely watched Seventh District primary.

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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The In Crowd

Lush greens, “Men Only” signs, and the best friends membership can buy. Think elite country clubs are a relic of an earlier era? Think again.

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Discounted Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee after Pats Victories Is No More

RIP

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Hurricane Florence Will Have “Minimal Impact” on Massachusetts, Forecasters Say

Don’t go stocking up on water bottles and batteries just yet.

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Massachusetts Colleges Fared Well in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Congrats to us, again.

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