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Confessions of a Twitcher
Birds are loud, aggressive, and disruptive to sleep. They also may have saved Jonathan Soroff’s life.
Party Pics: The Great Hatsby Contest Meets the Best of Boston
Dispatches from the city’s swankiest events: ParkArts’ Rose Garden Party, our very own Best of Boston awards party and Room to Grow’s Power of Play: The Magic of Reading.
Garrett Harker Conquers Kenmore (Again)
After his iconic brasserie, Eastern Standard, shuttered during the pandemic, Boston’s consummate hospitality wiz is reopening the restaurant this month—and putting everything on the line that lightning will strike twice.
The Killing That Tore a Town Apart
Did a successful South Shore woman really kill her police officer boyfriend? Or, as she claims, did a slew of dirty cops frame her? Inside the simmering tabloid drama dividing this tight-knit suburb.
No, Corey Thomas Will Not Tell You His Mother’s Maiden Name
The head of local cybersecurity firm Rapid7 talks espionage, the corrosiveness of TikTok, and the failed promise of Back to the Future: “I still want my hoverboard.”
Can the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Save Democracy?
It sure is going to try. And in the meantime, this institution on the rise is making an impact on the national stage.
We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region.
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.
It’s Time to Get to Know Sam Slater
The Boston-area developer, Seattle sports team owner, and Hollywood film producer is a man on a mission: to make the company bearing his family’s name the most successful it can be—and make a name for himself in the process.
The Interview: Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell
From personal trauma to professional triumphs, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell reflects on a life without grudges.
Long’s Jewelers Moves to a New South Shore Location
After decades in the South Shore Plaza, the 145-year-old local luxury chain expands into a jaw-dropping, 11,000-square-foot Braintree emporium.
Party Pics: Here’s to the Ladies Who Lunch!
Dispatches from the city’s swankiest fundraisers, including the Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s “hat luncheon” and more.
Are Massachusetts’ Teachers Unions Allowing Students to Fail?
They fight against charter schools, MCAS testing, and state oversight while seeking more taxpayer money than ever before. Meanwhile, public school students’ reading and math scores are worse than they have been in 20 years. Just a coincidence?
A special report on our Tiktok-scrolling, Snapchat-loving, sleep-deprived teens—and what to know to keep kids safe.
The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston, Ranked for 2023
We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region. How does your child’s school stack up?
21 Ways to Fix the MBTA in 2023
Boston’s public transit system is on the verge of disaster. Here’s how 21 insiders would solve the crisis.
Photos: Best of Boston Soirée 2023
Oh, what a night! It was a sold-out affair, with more than 1500 filling Brighton’s Roadrunner for a joyous evening of superlative dishes, Case Noble cocktails, and local luminaries.
The Heartrending Tale of Kitt the Police Dog and His Human Partner
Braintree officer Bill Cushing needed a partner. Kitt, an expertly trained German Shepherd, needed a purpose. Together, they rescued each other.
