Labor Day Weekend in and Around Boston: What to Do Before Summer Slips Away
Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, but Boston isn’t finished yet. From Fenway and Boston Harbor to Open Newbury, festivals, whale watches and a road trip to Watch Hill, here’s how to squeeze a little more summer out of Labor Day weekend 2026.
The Hummingbird Came Today. Soon, She’ll Be Gone.
A hummingbird appeared outside my window, stayed just long enough to make me stop what I was doing, and disappeared. I wrote a song about that tiny moment—and how sometimes the smallest visitors leave the biggest impression.
Which Boston Harbor Cruise Should You Take? It Depends on Why You’re Getting on the Boat.
Sightseeing, sunset, whales or islands? Boston has plenty of ways to get on the water. Here's how I'd choose the right harbor trip without wasting your time or money.
Is the Go City Boston Pass Actually Worth It? Let’s Do the Math.
Does the Go City Boston Pass actually save money? Forget the marketing claims. Let's compare real Boston attractions and figure out when the pass is worth buying—and when it isn't.
What Is Storrowing? Have You Ever Been Storrowed?
Boston has spent years warning drivers not to take moving trucks onto Storrow Drive. Every September, somebody apparently decides the signs are meant for somebody else.
Get Out of Boston for the Day: Canobie Lake Park
Boston is great. But sometimes you need to get the hell out of Boston. Come along for a day at Canobie Lake Park—rides, water, gardens, live entertainment and some wonderfully weird New England amusement-park energy.
Boston’s Museum of Science Is About to Change. Here’s What to Know Before You Go.
Boston’s Museum of Science is about to change. A $155 million new space opens October 10, but the story goes back nearly 200 years—from lightning and planetarium shows to a kid from Medford who never forgot what the Museum meant to him.
Why Does Boston Carry Saints Through the Streets?
Saint Anthony’s Feast returns to Boston’s North End August 27–30 for its 107th year. Behind the food, music and famous 10-hour procession is a tradition Italian immigrants carried from Montefalcione to Boston in 1919.
Massachusetts Is Vaccinating Wild Raccoons From the Sky. Here's Why.
Massachusetts is vaccinating wild raccoons from the sky. Thousands of fish-scented oral rabies vaccine packets will be distributed across Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts. Here's how it works — and what to do if you find one.
We Spent Decades Cleaning the Charles. So Why Can't You Touch the Water?
I grew up a mile from the Charles River, and to me it was always “dirty water.” Boston spent decades cleaning it up. So why are we being told to stay out again? A new cyanobacteria warning reveals how much the Charles has changed — and how the threats to Boston’s famous river have changed with it.
One of Boston’s Best Summer Nights Requires Getting on a Ferry
Discover Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor, with skyline views, beaches, walking trails, ferry access, and tips for planning a day trip from Boston.
The Boston Stadium Hidden Inside an Olmsted Park Is About to Begin a Second Life
White Stadium sits in the heart of Franklin Park, one of Boston’s most important public spaces. Its redevelopment has sparked a larger debate about sports, public land, neighborhood access, and the future of the park.
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.
Before Rothko Was Rothko, He Painted Gloucester
Mark Rothko changed the way people experience color, scale, and emotion in modern art. Here’s a closer look at his work, his legacy, and where Boston fits into the story.
Could the Democrats Come Back to Boston?
Massachusetts has placed new limits on where and how federal civil immigration enforcement can operate. The PROTECT Act reaches into schools, healthcare settings, courthouses, and family protections—and raises a larger question about what states can do when federal enforcement collides with public safety.
Bunker Hill Is Still Giving Up Its Secrets
The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the first major clashes of the American Revolution and remains one of Boston’s defining historic moments. Today, the monument in Charlestown marks the site and tells a larger story about resistance, sacrifice, and the birth of a nation.
Massachusetts Just Drew a Line Against ICE
Massachusetts has placed new limits on where and how federal civil immigration enforcement can operate. The PROTECT Act reaches into schools, healthcare settings, courthouses, and family protections—and raises a larger question about what states can do when federal enforcement collides with public safety.