Boston’s Swan Boats Are Turning 150. The Story Behind Them Is Better Than You Think
Boston’s Swan Boats have been circling the Public Garden since 1877. Their remarkable story begins with an opera and a bicycle—but they might have disappeared after a single season if not for Julia Paget.
ICE Wants Boston’s Robot Dog
ICE is looking to Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots for high-risk immigration operations. The real question isn’t whether the robot is armed, but what changes when immigration enforcement can send cameras, sensors and remotely operated machines in first.
Rafael Devers Comes Back to Fenway—and Reopens an Old Boston Wound
Rafael Devers became one of the most recognizable faces of the Red Sox, making his story about more than statistics. His time in Boston also became a window into roster decisions, expectations, and the complicated relationship between a star player and the franchise.