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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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Bright and Early

How early should the rat race for preschool start? It’s younger than you think.

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How Low Can They Go?

The most important thing to ask on your next preschool tour is how much your child’s teacher is paid. 

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Whatever Happened to Universal Pre-K?

We grade Marty Walsh on his signature promise.

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Meet the Preschool Squad

Say hello to the parents you’ll be spending the next few years with, whether you like it or not.

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A Man Who Threatened to Kill Boston Globe Reporters Has Been Arrested

“You’re the enemy of the people,” he allegedly said in messages.

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Your Guide to Endorsements in the 2018 Primaries

Who’s backing who in an action-packed year.


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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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He Punched the Shark in the Gills

The man who survived a great white attack in Truro is telling his story.

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The Boston Herald Is Moving to Braintree

The new publisher is moving its newsroom out of town.

It’s Time to Play Allston Christmas Bingo

On your mark, get set, identify trash.

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It Feels Like It’s More than 100 Degrees Out There and We’re So Damn Hot

Extreme heat is in the forecast for Boston.

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The MBTA’s New “Stopped” Displays Tell You What’s Actually Going On

An update to the system gives commuters a more accurate description of their train’s location.

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 Anatomy of a #MeToo Accusation Gone Wrong

How dozens of newspapers published an improbable claim against casino magnate Steve Wynn.

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Maura Healey’s Office Just Notched a Win in the Fight Against 3D-Printed Guns

A nationwide injunction will block blueprints for the weapons.

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Do Not Ask Tom Brady About Guerrero, WEEI Just Learned

He hung up on Kirk & Callahan Monday when they pressed him on the controversial figure.

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MGM Springfield Has Officially Made Its Glitzy Debut

A parade and star-studded party welcomed the state’s newest casino.

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