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Charles River

City Life

What’s the Deal with the Charles River Seal?

It looks like the Charles River is the new hotspot for seals this spring. A furry, aquatic vistor has been spotted in Boston several times […]

City Life

There’s a Seal in the Charles River

One of our educators spotted a seal in the Charles today! @NEAQ, @MassDFG any idea what would bring a seal this way? pic.twitter.com/EguOfkRgv8 — Museum […]

Arts & Entertainment

Yawkey Gallery on the Charles River Opens at the Museum of Science

Do you love that dirty water? The Museum of Science sure does, and thanks to a $10 million donation from the Yawkey Foundation, a new […]

City Life

Body in Charles River Identified as Man Missing From Bell in Hand Tavern

The body pulled from the Charles River by State Police on Tuesday has been identified as Zachary Marr, a Central Massachusetts man who went missing from […]

City Life

Bald Eagles Were Spotted on the Charles River Being Awesome

A runner who braved Wednesday’s harsh temperatures to jog along the Charles River caught a glimpse of two bald eagles scavenging the icy body of […]

Arts & Entertainment

Photos from the Head of the Charles 2015

Despite cool temperatures and high winds, thousands of spectators lined the riverbanks this weekend to watch the 51st Head of the Charles Regatta. This year, […]

Home & Property

Where to Stay for the Head of the Charles

With the 2015 Head of the Charles on the horizon this weekend, staying by the action on the Charles River racecourse is key. Whether you’re […]

Arts & Entertainment

The Head of the Charles Represents Boston in a New Edition of Monopoly

Back in March, Monopoly partnered with BuzzFeed and gave fans an opportunity to vote for 22 U.S. cities to be featured as property spaces in […]

Wellness

Mercury Levels in Fish Caught in Mass. Waters Remain Dangerously High

The sweltering weather we’ve had this week is best enjoyed by floating in a dinghy, koozy-lined beer in hand, with a fishing line cast into the […]

City Life

Go Fish…the Charles!

Scoff if you will, but expert anglers know that the river’s lower basin is a bastion for sport fishing.

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Arts & Entertainment

Photos from the 2014 Head of the Charles Regatta

Thousands of spectators attended the annual Head of the Charles Regatta this past weekend, lining both banks of the Charles River and the seven bridges along […]

City Life

The Head of the Charles: By the Numbers

Here’s a look at the world’s largest two-day rowing event, by the numbers.

City Life

Looking Back at the Head of the Charles Regatta Circa 1984

A look back at the city’s tradition.

Arts & Entertainment

Group ‘Yarn Bombs’ Mass. Ave. Bridge

Some were marked with words expressing fondness for the city, some were a mix of swirling colors and patterns, and others were just plain and […]

City Life

The Charles River Is Strangely Frozen

As snowflakes fell on Boston this morning, consider that the Charles River is not just frozen over, it is historically frozen over. This week, the […]