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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.
The Fractured, Surprising, and Sobering Truth About Kids and Smartphones
A special report on our Tiktok-scrolling, Snapchat-loving, sleep-deprived teens—and what caregivers need to know to keep kids safe.
The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston, Ranked for 2024
We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the region’s top-performing schools. Does your child’s make the grade?
“It Ends with Us” Movie: The Story Behind Lily Bloom’s ‘Best of Boston’ Award
Here is the 2023 Boston magazine cover that only exists in Colleen Hoover’s cinematic universe.
My Dad’s Last Day in Court
Watching a parent’s mind slip away from dementia is difficult in any circumstance. It’s even harder when your father is a lifelong lawyer who insists he has one final case to win.
Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us” Has Boston All Wrong
The TikTok-famous book It Ends With Us is allegedly set in the city, but we have our doubts after reading it.
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.
Who is Josh Kraft?
After a lifetime of rolling up his sleeves to help people in need, the 57-year-old philanthropist with a famous last name reaches a crossroads.
Why Is Billionaire Frank McCourt Jr. Mad at Other Billionaires?
The Boston-born magnate and former L.A. Dodgers owner is engaged in the fight of his life: reining in big tech.
Bookworms Unite!: The Literary Lights Dinner at the Boston Public Library
Our intrepid society columnist ate, drank, and toted home books from this year’s annual BPL Special Collections fundraiser.
Best of Boston 2024: The 251 Best Things About the City Right Now
Love it, hate, celebrate it, debate it—here’s the best of Boston according to us today.
An Oral History of The 1999 All-Star Game That Saved Fenway Park
Twenty-five years ago, the Red Sox planned a grand farewell for Fenway. Instead, thanks to Ted Williams, Pedro Martínez, and perhaps the greatest assembly of baseball talent ever, the 1999 MLB All-Star Game helped save the historic landmark.
A special report on our Tiktok-scrolling, Snapchat-loving, sleep-deprived teens—and what to know to keep kids safe.
Alan Bilzerian Is a Bona Fide Boston Style Icon
Along with its eponymous founder, the Newbury Street clothing boutique is a veritable fashion legend.
The Eternal Bloom of Rouvalis Flowers & Gardens
With its landmark green-and-white awning, this legendary Beacon Hill florist is a perennial Best of Boston favorite.
The Enduring Imagination of Henry Bear’s Park
This local toy store chainlet has succeeded for 48 years by centering creativity in play.
Why I’m Quitting Dating Apps (for Now)
Bumble, Hinge, Tinder, Coffee Meets Bagel (yes, that’s really an app)—I’ve tried them all. My confounding search for connection when virtual love disappoints.
