June 2026 Issue
Feature
Five Revolutionary Relics on View in Boston This Summer
See these very old and important things!
The Boston Pops Are Finally Staying for the July 4th Fireworks!
For 31 years, Keith Lockhart watched the fireworks from backstage like everyone else. America’s 250th birthday seemed like a good time to stop.
The World Is Coming to Boston This Summer. Now What?
FIFA World Cup. Boston 250. Tall Ships. Three massive events, but who are they actually for?
Our All-New Directory of Greater Boston’s Top Real Estate Producers Is Here
When it comes to the local housing market, these folks know how to close the deal: Our annual look at the region’s best-performing agents.
Department
The Massachusetts Woman Who Crashed Rhode Island’s Most Dramatic Friend Group
Real Housewives of Rhode Island’s Rosie DiMare talks rumors, KISS 108, and whether the accents on the show are actually legit.
A Chess Cheating Scandal, Emma Stone, and My Next Book
Or, how I ended up writing Checkmate about one of the most bizarre controversies in sports, which may or may not have involved anal beads.
Home Design
So, You Want to Live in Plymouth?
“America’s Hometown” offers history, a coastal setting, and new construction just an hour south of Boston.
Fashion + Style
Six Summer Friday Essentials to Buy in Boston
Ease out of your inbox and into the weekend like a pro.
Welcome to a Gentler, Friendlier, More Inclusive World of Tennis
A new breed of the sport comes to Boston—no experience, preppy nonsense, or pleated skirts required.
How to Spend a Weekend in Chatham, Cape Cod
When it comes to quintessential summer days, all roads lead to this Lower Cape town.
Beacon
Where to Eat in Greater Boston in June 2026
New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus good reasons to visit older spots.