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Best of Boston 2025: Arts & City Life

We’re gonna need a bigger magazine.


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How the Karen Read Case Turned a Neighborhood Bar Into a True Crime Landmark

Longform

The Rise of ‘Elite Speak’: Why Do Smart People Sound So Dumb?

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Does Boston Still Drink?


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Massachusetts Ballot, Question 4 on Psychedelics: What You Need to Know

A no-BS guide to the psychedelics ballot initiative in November.

News

The Sandra Birchmore Case Details Get Worse

The backstory to the 22-year-old’s alleged murder just gets more horrifying, according to a new document.

Party Pics

Photos: The 44th Annual Salute to Scouting at the Boston Harbor Hotel

Scouting Boston honored two prominent local business leaders in its first gala since the COVID pandemic.

Party Pics

Overheard: “My Phone Auto-Corrected Your Name to ‘Nasty’”

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the American Repertory Theater’s gala and the Rose Garden Party fundraiser for ParkArts.

Guides

50 Years of ‘Best of Boston’: Kids

In honor of this year’s 50th anniversary of Best of Boston, we’re taking a look back. This month, it’s all about fun for the little ones—and boy, how we’ve grown up over the years.

News

The Sparkly Sequined Sports Fashion of Mel the Clothing

Boston-based designer Melissa Stern brings glitz to game-day allegiances and pop fandom.


In This Section

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.


Longform

The James Rodwell Case: After 43 Years, A Somerville Man Fights for His Innocence

Convicted of murder on the word of a career informant, James Rodwell has spent the past 43 years trying to prove he didn’t kill a Burlington police captain’s son. Now, with the clock ticking, he’s determined to clear his name.

Humor

A Grilled Cheese Mystery: My Search for a Simple Sandwich

Innovation can be great. Just keep it out of my kid’s white bread.

Profiles

The Supermarket Superstardom of Marty the Stop & Shop Robot

Inside the accidental fame of a grocery chain’s slow-rolling sensation.

Longform

Charlie Baker’s (Still) Got Game

He now spends his days trying to fix college sports. But if you think our former governor has stopped paying attention to politics, think again.

News

The Sandra Birchmore Case: Ex Stoughton Police Detective Indicted on Murder Charges

Federal investigators arrested former detective Matthew Farwell today in connection with the 23-year-old’s death.

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.


Opinion

Do You Give a Seventh Grader a Smartphone?

Two Massachusetts moms share their differing views.

News

How to Manage Your Teen’s Social Media and Phone Use, According to Experts

Ding, ding, ding: Teens receive 240 app notifications per day—a quarter of them during school.

News

How to Limit Your Child’s Smartphone Use — and Stick to It

Is your kid always scrolling, even during meals or homework time? Here are four ways to take back control.

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Are Smartphones and Screens Good or Bad for Alternative Learners?

We asked two experts to parse the benefits and drawbacks of digital devices for students who learn differently.

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