Boston Police Are Using AI to Monitor Social Media
Boston police are now using artificial intelligence to monitor public social media — including tools that can analyze “sentiment.” Finding what someone wrote is one thing. Asking AI to decide whether those words are hostile, aggressive or dangerous is something else entirely.
Massachusetts Has Plenty of This Fish. So Why Aren’t We Eating It?
Massachusetts wants people to eat more locally caught flounder. For me, the story brought back East Boston, Orient Heights Yacht Club, old wooden cabin cruisers, hand lines, sea worms, Logan planes overhead, and a childhood spent fishing Boston Harbor.
How to Watch the Head of the Charles Regatta 2026
A practical guide to the best places to watch the 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta, including Boston University, Harvard Square, Eliot Bridge, transit tips, and where to stay.
Where to Stay for the Head of the Charles Regatta 2026
Coming to Boston for the 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta? Here’s how to choose the best neighborhood for spectators, rowing families, and visitors combining the regatta with a Boston weekend.
Is Faneuil Hall Finally Coming Back?
Faneuil Hall Marketplace once drew Bostonians downtown to discover something new — pushcarts, artisans, fresh food and a waterfront coming back to life. As Quincy Market turns 200 and occupancy rises again, Boston may have another chance to recapture what made the place work in the first place.
Why Boston Will Turn Blue Tonight
More than 30 buildings across Boston and Cambridge will illuminate the skyline in blue tonight for the 25th anniversary of September 11. The growing tribute has deep connections to Boston, Logan Airport and the two flights that left the city that morning.
How Does Boston Invent a New Sports Tradition?
Boston Legacy FC is Boston’s new professional women’s soccer team. Before the club even had a roster or a permanent name, fans were already creating the chants, scarves and traditions that could define Boston soccer for generations.
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.
Boston Makes Musicians. Why Can’t It Keep Them?
Boston has always been a music city. From the clubs and bands of the 1970s to Berklee and today’s emerging artists, the talent is still here. The problem is whether musicians can afford to stay long enough to build a life and career in Boston.
Can You See the Mount Washington 9/11 Tribute From Boston?
For four nights marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, two enormous beams of light will rise from Mount Washington. Boston sits near the edge of the estimated viewing range. Here’s when to look north—and what you need to know.
From Merrimack to Fenway: Mickey Gasper Is Suddenly One of Baseball’s Hottest Hitters
Mickey Gasper was a 27th-round draft pick who spent years grinding through the minors. Now the Merrimack, New Hampshire native is one of baseball’s hottest hitters and one of the best stories at Fenway Park.
10 of the Best Places to Work in Boston in 2026 — and Why
What actually makes a great place to work? We looked beyond office perks to find 10 Boston-area employers earning attention for career growth, employee experience, leadership, meaningful benefits and workplace culture in 2026.
Come to Boston. Park the Car. Open Newbury Is Waiting.
There may be no better way to enjoy Boston than to stay where you can walk out the door and already be somewhere worth seeing. Open Newbury turns one of the Back Bay’s best-known streets over to pedestrians for several Sundays this fall. Here’s how to make a Boston weekend of it—and why you may want to leave the car behind.
Where Should You Stay in Boston? A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide
Where you stay can change your entire Boston trip. Here’s how Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the North End, Downtown, Seaport, Fenway and Cambridge compare—and which neighborhood may be right for you.
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.
For 35 Years, Boston Celebrated Science That Made Us Laugh. This Year, the Scientists Won't Come.
For 35 years, the Ig Nobel Prizes made Boston and Cambridge laugh at wonderfully strange science—and then think. This year, the ceremony is leaving the United States for the first time, and the reason says something troubling about America.
Voting in the Massachusetts Primary Today? It May Be Quieter Than You Think
No crowds. No lines. Easy parking. Even with an inactive voter status to straighten out, I was couch to couch in 15 minutes. Here's what Massachusetts voters should know before heading to the polls.
The Union Oyster House Turns 200 — and Gets a New Owner
The Union Oyster House has been serving Boston since 1826. Now, as the legendary restaurant celebrates its 200th anniversary, it has a new owner. Here’s the extraordinary history behind one of Boston’s most enduring landmarks.
Massachusetts Could Get $516 Million From Meta. And We’re Still Debating Whether Kids Need Protection?
Massachusetts could receive up to $516 million from Meta over alleged harm to young people. We’re preparing to spend hundreds of millions dealing with the damage. Maybe it’s time to get more serious about preventing it.
Before Dolly Sang “9 to 5,” Boston Women Started a Movement
Before Dolly Parton turned “9 to 5” into an anthem, Boston women were organizing office workers, passing newsletters at subway stations and demanding “Raises, not roses.” Here’s the Boston story behind the song.