On Veterans Day, discover the remarkable story behind Boston's Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. From Black Civil War soldiers marching through Boston in 1863 to Harriet Tubman's emotional visit decades later, this historic monument offers a powerful contrast to Trump's controversial proposal for a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery.

Kendall Square became one of the world’s great biotech centers, but for years it lacked the cultural life of a real neighborhood. The Platform, a new performing arts center in Cambridge, aims to change that with music, dance, theater, food and community gathering spaces.

Celebrate the holidays on Boston's iconic Newbury Street! The Open Newbury Holiday Stroll returns December 6, 2026, with eight blocks of car-free shopping, charming boutiques, restaurants, and festive Back Bay atmosphere. Discover everything you need to plan your visit.

What does a World Series championship mean to a city that waited generations? A lifelong Red Sox fan celebrates Milwaukee's historic win with an original song inspired by Trevor Megill, Bob Uecker and the childhood dreams that baseball keeps alive.

Ten years after Massachusetts voters legalized recreational marijuana, Question 8 could shut down the state's licensed cannabis retail industry. Who is behind the repeal campaign? What happens to medical marijuana patients, Boston dispensaries, jobs and tax revenue? Explore the history of legalization, the lessons of alcohol Prohibition, and what a YES or NO vote means on November 3, 2026.

Boston's Snowport Holiday Market returns November 6–December 27, 2026, bringing more than 130 independent businesses, festive food and drinks, holiday lights, live entertainment, and seasonal shopping to the Seaport District. Discover market hours, free admission, special events, transportation tips, and how to turn your Snowport visit into a memorable Christmas getaway in Boston.

The people who operate the historic Somerville Theatre have purchased its Davis Square building for $12 million, protecting 112 years of movie history, the Crystal Ballroom and a beloved neighborhood landmark.

The 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta brought world-class rowing, lively riverfront festivities, and thousands of visitors to Boston and Cambridge October 16–18. GoBoston explored the action along the Charles River on Saturday, October 17, from racing shells and the famous L.L.Bean Bootmobile to historic Weld Boathouse and the bustling streets of Harvard Square. Enjoy our original photographs, festival highlights, and tips for planning your own Head of the Charles weekend.