City Life

How the Karen Read Case Turned a Local 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.


Arts & Entertainment

The Exit Interview: Jill Medvedow, Outgoing ICA Boston Director

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Restaurants

Russ & Mimi’s, a Neighborhood Market, Opens in Roslindale This Month

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Restaurants

Democracy Brewing Will Expand to East Boston in 2025


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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.

Education

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.

City Life

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.

City Life

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?

Home & Property

Designer Taryn Bone Brings Dark Elegance to a Somerville Kitchen

Sleek and a little bit sexy, in this kitchen, the whole is greater than its parts.

Home & Property

This Newton Kitchen Took a Colorful Risk and Won

A wall of burgundy cabinets created a moody elegance in this Massachusetts townhouse.


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Eliza Dushku’s New Journey

Eliza Dushku’s New Journey

The former Hollywood actor turned certified therapist is on a mission to revolutionize trauma treatment in Boston and beyond.

Top 50 Restaurants in Boston

Top 50 Restaurants in Boston

Our ruthlessly tested, unapologetically opinionated, and utterly essential annual guide to the best places to eat right in the city and beyond.


Home & Property

Interior Designer Kate Maloney Adds Modern Flair to a Winchester Tudor

A range of vivid wallcoverings set the tone for this 100-year-old home’s redecoration.

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Restaurants

Eat Hot Dogs and Get an Allston Christmas Shopping Bag

Plus, West Roxbury’s new all-you-can-eat brunch, Aloe Natural expands to East Boston, Plymouth’s new tequila haven, and more food news for the week of August 26, 2024.

Home & Property

On the Market: A Hunting Lodge Estate in Littleton, Mass.

This 20th-century property comes with 10 acres, cathedral ceilings, and two very serious stone gargoyles, all situated an hour’s drive northwest of Boston.

Arts & Entertainment

Cambridge’s Porter Square Books Plots Big Move

The beloved bookstore opens a new chapter, relocating to a bigger, brighter space in Lesley University Hall this October.

Restaurants

Le Mari Restaurant Brings Mediterranean Tapas and a Convivial Air to Newbury Street

With her first restaurant, Fox & Knife alum Leigh Whittaker wants to transport European communal dining to one of Boston’s most bustling blocks.

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Top Places to Live 2024

Top Places to Live 2024


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Restaurants

Where to Find Greater Boston’s Juiciest Burgers

From fast-casual burgers to higher-end masterpieces, there’s a perfect patty for every taste.

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Restaurants

Somerville’s Thirsty Scholar Pub Will Become ‘Welcoming’ Cocktail Bar Tall Order

Daiquiris & Daisies duo Daren Swisher and Joseph Cammarata are behind the project.

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Restaurants

Kush by Saba Will Bring Modern Mediterranean to Somerville’s Union Square

Chef and Chopped champion Saba Wahid Duffy is turning her food truck into a restaurant early next year.

Weddings

Boston Weddings: Special Summer 2024 Edition

Take inspiration from these five couples’ stunning celebrations from our August 2024 issue.

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