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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.
Provincetown, Raúl Esparza, and a Parade of Scary Exes
Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the Fine Arts Work Center’s Summer Awards Celebration, the Stargazer Gala, and Jack Connors’ last Beach Ball.
The Betrayal of Sandra Birchmore
When a Stoughton police officer preyed on a teenage trainee, a nightmare began—and a ghastly crime lay hidden for years. Is justice for Sandra Birchmore still possible?
Photos: Ben Mezrich’s “The Mistress and the Key” Release Party
The blockbuster author celebrated his newest novel’s publication at Monteverdi in Cambridge.
From Heartbreak to Hope: A Lewiston Father’s Unlikely Journey, One Year After the Massacre
After a gunman took his son’s life in Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, Arthur Barnard found himself drowning in grief. Then his pain paved a new path. One year after the massacre, the story of loss, love, and hope in Lewiston.
This City Councilor Is Boston’s Brightest Rising Political Star
Council President Ruthzee Louijeune on the local housing crisis, the city’s best Haitian food, and, for once and for all, how to pronounce her last name.
How October 7 Galvanized Boston’s Jewish Community
In the aftermath of Hamas militants’ attack on Israel last year, some local residents joined support groups. Others became activists. Some even changed their worldviews entirely.
We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region.
Power looks different in every town. Ours comes with lab coats, a Bakemas cookie, and 351 town names in alphabetical order.
Eliza Dushku’s Bold New Journey
Psychedelic therapy helped turn her life around. Now the former Hollywood actor turned certified therapist is on a trailblazing mission to do the same for others—and revolutionize trauma treatment in Boston and beyond.
Massachusetts Ballot, Question 4 on Psychedelics: What You Need to Know
A no-BS guide to the psychedelics ballot initiative in November.
The Sandra Birchmore Case Details Get Worse
The backstory to the 22-year-old’s alleged murder just gets more horrifying, according to a new document.
Photos: The 44th Annual Salute to Scouting at the Boston Harbor Hotel
Scouting Boston honored two prominent local business leaders in its first gala since the COVID pandemic.
Overheard: “My Phone Auto-Corrected Your Name to ‘Nasty’”
Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the American Repertory Theater’s gala and the Rose Garden Party fundraiser for ParkArts.
50 Years of ‘Best of Boston’: Kids
In honor of this year’s 50th anniversary of Best of Boston, we’re taking a look back. This month, it’s all about fun for the little ones—and boy, how we’ve grown up over the years.
The Sparkly Sequined Sports Fashion of Mel the Clothing
Boston-based designer Melissa Stern brings glitz to game-day allegiances and pop fandom.
The James Rodwell Case: After 43 Years, A Somerville Man Fights for His Innocence
Convicted of murder on the word of a career informant, James Rodwell has spent the past 43 years trying to prove he didn’t kill a Burlington police captain’s son. Now, with the clock ticking, he’s determined to clear his name.
A Grilled Cheese Mystery: My Search for a Simple Sandwich
Innovation can be great. Just keep it out of my kid’s white bread.
