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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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Gritty, an “Icon of Hope and Resistance,” Let His Team Cross Boston’s Picket Line

Is Gritty canceled?

The Doctor Won’t See You Now

You can’t throw a stethoscope here without hitting a world-class physician. So why is it so hard to get an appointment?

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A Nor’easter Is Headed to Massachusetts This Weekend

But it’s just rain.

A hot Dunkin' Donuts coffee with a croissant
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Dunkin’s “DOnut DAMAGE” Signs Draw Snickers Online

Do…. nut damage?

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Almost the Entire Country Is Rooting for the Red Sox

Now that’s what I call a red wave.

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A Double Rainbow Has Blessed Fenway Park before the World Series… Again

Folks.


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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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Your Endorsement Guide for Question 1

Who’s supporting the ballot measure on nurse staffing levels, and who’s not.

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Walsh to Sox Fans: Don’t #DoDamage to Boston During the World Series

City officials want everyone to keep their cool as the biggest games in baseball roll through the city.

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A Note About Our Massachusetts Gaming Commission Story

By editor Chris Vogel.

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The Dodgers Crossed the Boston Hotel Picket Line Ahead of the World Series

And once again, the union is pissed.

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Boston Won $2 Million to Fight Climate Change

We’ve been picked for the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge.

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.


Louis CK Dropped in at a Saugus Comedy Club

“I believe people deserve second chances,” Giggles Comedy Club owner Mike Clarke says.

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A Mild Winter Is Headed Our Way, says NOAA

It’ll be a little warmer than usual this year.

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On to the World Series

It’s a beautiful day in Red Sox Nation.

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New Emails Show How the Harvard Admissions Sausage Is Made

It’s not pretty.

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