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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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The Sparkly Sequined Sports Fashion of Mel the Clothing

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

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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.

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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.


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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.


Opinion

Do You Give a Seventh Grader a Smartphone?

Two Massachusetts moms share their differing views.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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.


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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?

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“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.

Personal Essay

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.

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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.

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