Kendall Square Built the Future. But Did It Forget to Build a Neighborhood?
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.
Open Newbury Returns for the Holidays: A Festive Boston Shopping Tradition
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.
From Boston to Milwaukee: A World Series Song for the Brew Crew
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.
Massachusetts Question 8: Ten Years After Legalizing Marijuana, Are We About to Shut Down the Stores?
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.
Snowport Holiday Market 2026: Boston's Seaport Christmas Market Opens November 6
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.
Somerville Theatre Saved: Employees Buy Historic Davis Square Landmark for $12 Million
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.
Head of the Charles 2026: Rowing, Fall Foliage, Festival Fun & Harvard Square
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.
Stone Zoo Jack-O'-Lantern Nights 2026: Halloween Magic Near Boston
Discover Halloween magic at Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Explore glowing pumpkin sculptures, spooky woodland trails, family attractions, and original GoBoston photographs from Jack-O'-Lantern Nights 2026.
Where to Stay in Boston for Christmas 2026: Best Hotels and Neighborhoods for a Holiday Getaway
Planning Christmas in Boston? Where you stay can make all the difference. Explore the best neighborhoods and hotels for holiday lights, shopping, the Nutcracker, Holiday Pops, Snowport, and waterfront getaways. Find the right location for your family, romantic weekend, or first Boston Christmas visit.
Christmas in Boston 2026: The Complete Holiday Guide
Experience the magic of Christmas in Boston 2026. From Boston Common's famous Christmas tree and Beacon Hill's festive streets to Holiday Pops, the Nutcracker, seasonal markets, harbor cruises, and historic neighborhoods, discover everything you need to plan an unforgettable holiday visit.
Best Boston Hotels for Thanksgiving Weekend 2026: Where to Stay Without a Car
Visiting Boston for Thanksgiving weekend? Stay somewhere central and skip the car. These Boston hotels put you within walking distance of Beacon Hill, Back Bay, TD Garden, the North End, the waterfront and more.
The Pizza Shop Turning Boston’s Leftover Bread Into Dinner Is Moving Into a Piece of Boston Restaurant History
What happens when Boston restaurants' leftover bread becomes the dough for a sellout pizza? Scrappie’s founder Andrew Blau is bringing his inventive, sustainable pizza concept to 42 Charles Street on Beacon Hill, taking over the former Figs restaurant. It's a delicious new chapter in Boston restaurant history — and a story that brings the neighborhood's bread full circle.
Boston-Born Karl Deisseroth Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine
Boston-born Harvard graduate Karl Deisseroth has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for pioneering optogenetics, a revolutionary technology that allows scientists to control individual nerve cells with light.
Thanksgiving Dinner in Boston 2026: Where to Eat, What It Costs & How to Get a Reservation
Spending Thanksgiving in Boston? These restaurants are already announcing Thanksgiving Day 2026 menus, from traditional turkey dinners and waterfront brunches to elegant Back Bay prix-fixe meals. Here’s where to eat, what it costs and how to reserve.
Fall in Boston Is Something You Should Experience at Least Once
Fall is one of the most beautiful times to visit Boston. Discover the best things to do in October, from Boston Harbor cruises and foliage walks to Salem, ghost tours, historic neighborhoods and classic New England experiences.
The Other Boston Harborwalk: Walking the Waterfront in Dorchester
There’s another Boston Harborwalk beyond the familiar downtown waterfront. Explore Dorchester’s shoreline, Corita Kent’s iconic Rainbow Swash and the newly connected Neponset River Greenway.
Inside MGM Music Hall at Fenway: What It’s Really Like to See a Concert There
What is it really like to see a concert at MGM Music Hall at Fenway? Go inside the 5,000-person Boston music venue with my photos from Shaboozey’s September 2026 concert — from the packed floor and wraparound balconies to the stage production, lighting and views from different levels.
Vamos Boston: A Red Sox Postseason Song for 2026
The Red Sox are back in October, and so is Vamos Boston. I updated last year’s bilingual playoff song for the 2026 roster — with Boston pride, postseason energy, and plenty of fuego.
A Rainy Morning at Flynn Cruiseport Boston
A rainy morning in Boston’s Seaport reveals a side of the city visitors don’t always see: Celebrity Silhouette at Flynn Cruiseport beside the century-old Innovation and Design Building and Boston Design Center.
The Hancock Tower Was Designed to Reflect Boston. Then the Windows Started Falling Out.
The John Hancock Tower's reflective glass was part of a daring architectural idea meant to help a 60-story skyscraper coexist with Trinity Church. Then the windows began falling out. Fifty years after the Boston landmark opened, here's the story behind the design, the Plywood Palace and the tower Boston eventually learned to love.