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150 Most Influential Bostonians of 2026

Power looks different in every town. Ours comes with a championship ring, a lab coat, a Bakemas cookie, and 351 town names in alphabetical order.


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Actually, the Back Bay is Fine

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The Oldest Cold Case Murder Ever Solved in Massachusetts

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Is the Massachusetts Economy About to Get Wrecked?


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Donnie Wahlberg Thinks He’s More Talented than Mark

The actor-slash-singer-slash-producer talks Boston Blue, Vegas residencies, and that time he saw his face on neon furry slippers.

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Is Massachusetts’ Estate Tax Driving Away Its Wealthiest Residents?

You don’t have to be Uncle Pennybags to get whacked. The estate tax is so brutal that some moneyed locals would rather die almost anywhere else—and their exodus will make it worse for everyone.

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Moderna cofounder Noubar Afeyan Is Afraid of Everything—And That’s (Part of) His Genius

The Armenian immigrant and Flagship Pioneering visionary talks vaccines, immigration, and the future of AI.

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How to Win Friends and Lose Millions

Aaron Sells has spent two decades charming Boston’s high rollers, cleaning up their messes, and keeping their secrets. He’s also been ordered to pay more than a million dollars in civil judgments while allegedly hiding assets and intimidating former partners. Meet the man who makes problems disappear—except his own.

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Why Don’t Many Apple Cider Doughnuts Taste Like Cider?

Buying one at a bakery or farmstand might up the odds of finding something cider-forward, but pastry experts still recommend an orchard.

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The Man Who Controls Boston’s Mood Can’t Say No to a Cookie

Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy talks high school grudge matches with Theo Epstein, and why—hopefully—Boston fans don’t hate him as much as he sometimes thinks they do.


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The Top Public High Schools in Greater Boston, Ranked

The Top Public High Schools in Greater Boston, Ranked

We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region.

The 150 Most Influential Bostonians

The 150 Most Influential Bostonians

Power looks different in every town. Ours comes with lab coats, a Bakemas cookie, and 351 town names in alphabetical order.


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Seven Rules for Winning Negotiations in the Trump Age

These days, everyone thinks they’re mastering The Art of the Deal but most people are just getting played.

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How to Talk Your Way into a Better Hotel Room

Work front-desk magic with these tips from Cleveland Circle Travel president Glenn Bornstein.

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Quiz: Are You Ready for AI Parenting?

Your kid’s homework helper is now smarter than you. Time to catch up: Try acing this test about AI use in schools, created by none other than ChatGPT itself.

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Inside South Station Tower, Boston’s Big Bet on Downtown Living

At 51 floors, the city’s newest skyscraper embodies both the neighborhood’s potential and its inequality problem.

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The Clacking Class: How Mahjong Took over Boston Suburbs

Forget pickleball and Pilates. The latest status symbol among suburban moms involves 152 tiles, designer game sets, and absolutely no athletic ability at all.

Best of Boston 2025: Readers' Poll Winners

Best of Boston 2025: Readers' Poll Winners

You have spoken, and you have feelings.

The Salty Cod: A Column

The Salty Cod: A Column

Humorist Steve Calechman grapples with your uniquely New England dilemmas.


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What Really Happened to Tom O’Brien’s Mayoral Run?

Here’s what the man who’s reshaped the city’s skyline actually wants—and the real reason he walked away.

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The Top Public High Schools in Greater Boston, Ranked for 2025

We crunched the numbers to come up with our guide to the region’s top-performing schools. Does your town make the grade?

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The ChatGPT Generation: How Students Are Actually Using AI (And What Educators Are Learning)

AI can write better essays than your teenager and solve complex equations in a matter of seconds (no wonder they’re all cheating). Here’s how to prepare students for a world where the only advantage left is being human.

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Need a Staycation? Five Great Boston Hotels to Book Right Now

Fenway Park suites, harbor views, spa treatments, and butler service—it’s easier to escape the routine than you might think.

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