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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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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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Can the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Save Democracy?

It sure is going to try. And in the meantime, this institution on the rise is making an impact on the national stage.

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It’s Time to Get to Know Sam Slater

The Boston-area developer, Seattle sports team owner, and Hollywood film producer is a man on a mission: to make the company bearing his family’s name the most successful it can be—and make a name for himself in the process.

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The Interview: Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell

From personal trauma to professional triumphs, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell reflects on a life without grudges.

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Long’s Jewelers Moves to a New South Shore Location

After decades in the South Shore Plaza, the 145-year-old local luxury chain expands into a jaw-dropping, 11,000-square-foot Braintree emporium.

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Are Massachusetts’ Teachers Unions Allowing Students to Fail?

They fight against charter schools, MCAS testing, and state oversight while seeking more taxpayer money than ever before. Meanwhile, public school students’ reading and math scores are worse than they have been in 20 years. Just a coincidence?


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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

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The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston, Ranked for 2023

We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region. How does your child’s school stack up?

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21 Ways to Fix the MBTA in 2023

Boston’s public transit system is on the verge of disaster. Here’s how 21 insiders would solve the crisis.

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Photos: Best of Boston Soirée 2023

Oh, what a night! It was a sold-out affair, with more than 1500 filling Brighton’s Roadrunner for a joyous evening of superlative dishes, Case Noble cocktails, and local luminaries.

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The Heartrending Tale of Kitt the Police Dog and His Human Partner

Braintree officer Bill Cushing needed a partner. Kitt, an expertly trained German Shepherd, needed a purpose. Together, they rescued each other.

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The Untenable Misery of Shoe Shopping for New England Weather

Buying footwear for Massachusetts’ unpredictable weather is about as fun as a broken leg. Bring back local shoe stores!

Best of Boston 2025: Readers' Poll Winners

Best of Boston 2025: Readers' Poll Winners

You have spoken, and you have feelings.

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The Salty Cod: A Column

Humorist Steve Calechman grapples with your uniquely New England dilemmas.


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The Really High Housewives of MetroWest Boston

Out with the chardonnay, in with the gummies—why a new generation of Massachusetts’ parents are choosing cannabis to cope.

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Overheard: “You Look Great! Is it Winter in Miami or Cosmetic Surgery?”

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Courtside Kicks, a Luxe Streetwear Buy-Sell-Trade Shop, Opens in Copley Place

Meet the unstoppable Burlington trio who turned their sneaker addiction into an empire by age 20.

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Just What Is Marty Walsh up to, Anyway?

The former mayor’s identity is inextricably tied to Boston. How soon will he be back—and how prominently?

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