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Is the Massachusetts Economy About to Get Wrecked?

Companies are fleeing, residents are bolting, colleges are closing, hospitals are bleeding, and the federal government is rerouting our funding to red states. Inside the unraveling of the Bay State’s future—and why the clock is ticking for all of us.


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The Rise and “Tragic!” Fall of Boston’s Most Powerful Stylist

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Stranded in New Hampshire: A Rescue Mission at Franconia Ridge

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Boston’s 2026 Top Doctors List Is Here


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Longform

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.

Longform

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.

Q&A

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.”

News

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.

Longform

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.

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The Interview: Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell

From personal trauma to professional triumphs, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell reflects on a life without grudges.


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The Top Public High Schools in Greater Boston, Ranked

The Top Public High Schools in Greater Boston, Ranked

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.


News

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

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.

News

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?

News

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?

News

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.

Best of Boston 2025: Readers' Poll Winners

Best of Boston 2025: Readers' Poll Winners

You have spoken, and you have feelings.

The Salty Cod: A Column

The Salty Cod: A Column

Humorist Steve Calechman grapples with your uniquely New England dilemmas.


Boston Magazine Events

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.

Longform

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.

Opinion

The Untenable Misery of Shoe Shopping for New England Weather

Buying footwear for Massachusetts’ unpredictable weather is about as fun as a broken leg. Bring back local shoe stores!

Longform

The Really High Housewives of MetroWest Boston

Out with the chardonnay, in with the gummies—why a new generation of Massachusetts’ parents are choosing cannabis to cope.

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