Regional identity
The World Is Coming to Boston This Summer. Now What?
If you’re wondering who’s responsible for bringing the FIFA World Cup to Boston, it isn’t Robert Kraft, or the Healey administration, or the mayor’s office, […]
Five Wonderful, Wild, and Hyper-Local Dishes of Southeastern Massachusetts
Thanks to last year’s launch (finally!) of the commuter rail to Fall River, New Bedford, and the surrounding area, it’s particularly easy to take a […]
Should Actual Bostonians Ever Go to Cheers, Faneuil Hall, or Mike’s Pastry?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Yes, but they don’t, because these places are […]
What Should Boston’s Official Smell Be?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: What should be Boston’s official […]
What are People Trying to Accomplish by Wearing a Fleece Vest?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: What are people trying to […]
What Are Some Acceptable Things to Yell at Pro Athletes?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: What are some acceptable things […]
Boston’s Winter Problem—and How to Fix It
“Enjoy winter in Boston.” These are four words you will seldom hear together—unless hollered at a puddle-soaked pedestrian by a malicious driver. As Bostonians, we […]
Driving West Just to Look at Changing Leaves? What Am I Missing?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: Driving west just to look […]
What’s a Good Boston Name for My Dog?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: What’s a Good Boston Name […]
Why Doesn’t Connecticut Ever Really Feel Like Part of New England?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a new monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Dear Salty Cod: Why doesn’t […]
How Yuppies Shaped Modern-Day Boston
One day a few months ago, I happened to be in the South End when I started noticing, in a way that I never have […]
In Memoriam: Christmas Tree Shops (1970-2023)
Looking back on 2023, we remember the loved ones we lost: pivotal Boston political figure, Mel King; Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield; Frances Sternhagen, the […]