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Boston

Greetings from Allston Village mural

Things-to-do

Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Allston

October 29, 2024

Racks of colorful clothing on display in Goodwill

In the City

The 13 Best Secondhand Shops in and around Boston

October 28, 2024

Photo: Students stroll down Comm Ave on Boston University's campus on a sunny day

In the City

Guide to Commonwealth Ave Shops, Dining, and Spots

October 24, 2024

Photo: People participating in an Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremonial Celebration as they hold hands in a circle.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

13 Ways to Spend Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend

October 9, 2024

Photo: Boston University's campus along the Charles River in Boston on a sunny fall day

Campus Life

From Sunrise to Sunset: a Day on the Charles River Campus

October 9, 2024

Photo: A collage image of three artists in white boarder frames. On the left, a picture of Shawn Mendes performing on stage. In the middle, a picture of the lead singer of Coldplay sitting cross legged in the middle of the stage, and on the right, a closeup of Maggie Rogers performing on stage, holding the mic delicately.

Music

What’s Hot in Music October: New Albums, Local Concerts

October 1, 2024

Photo: Melissa L. Gilliam sits in the leather chair that belonged to one of BU’s founders, Isaac Rich. The chair was used in 1869 when a petition was signed to charter BU as a new corporation.

University News

A Historic Inauguration for Boston University: Melissa L. Gilliam Installed as 11th President

September 27, 2024

Fall foliage at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA. Photo via Unsplash/ana_essentiels

Fall

Boston’s Rain-Free Month May Mean Fall Foliage Will Come Early This Year

September 18, 2024

Photo: A composite image of three musicians — Remi Wolf, Suki Waterhouse, and Katy Perry — with text saying "What's Hot in Music" in the background

Music

What’s Hot in Music September: New Albums, Local Concerts

September 12, 2024

Photo: This year’s class of Boston Public Schools students earning Thomas M. Menino Scholarships and Community Service Award winners at a reception in the lobby of the Questrom School of Business

Academics

Talent, and Scholarships, Power Boston Public School Students to BU

September 4, 2024

Photo: A wide shot of a makeshift, outdoor roller rink.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Rollerama Open Skate at Kendall Common

August 27, 2024

Photo: A picture of two male students l ooking at a computer together.

Engineering

FIRE Program Returns to College of Engineering

August 27, 2024

Photo: In the foreground, a female student with a baseball cap and gloves on working in a lab. In the background, a male student inspecting lab equipment

Undergraduate Research

Getting Their Hands Dirty in the Lab—and in the Charles River

August 26, 2024

Photo: At the completion of the program, the Brighter Boston team records STOMP performances in the set they built and lit

Theatre

BU’s Booth Theatre Helps Boston Public Schools Students and Grads Set the Stage for Success

August 26, 2024

Photo: A photo of the courtyard in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. There are lavender plants in the foreground and the second level in the background. The time of day is dusky.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Summer Exhibitions at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Highlight LGBTQIA+ Photography

August 26, 2024

Photo: A collage titled ‘BU Bucket List’ with eight polaroid-style photos pinned onto a white background. Each photo represents a landmark or event associated with Boston University. From top left to bottom right: ‘BU Beach’ shows a green field with trees and a city skyline in the distance; ‘Prudential’ displays the tall Prudential Tower building; ‘BSO’ depicts an indoor orchestra setting; ‘Beanpot’ features hockey players in action on the ice rink. The second row includes: ‘Fenway Park’ with its iconic baseball field and stadium seating; ‘MFA,’ which stands for Museum of Fine Arts, showing its grand exterior entrance; ‘Faneuil Hall,’ presenting its historic building facade and surroundings; and finally, ‘BPL,’ representing the Boston Public Library, showcasing an interior view of its expansive reading room with arched ceilings and rows of desks.

Things-to-do

The Terrier Bucket List: 15 Places You Need to Visit While Living in Boston

August 22, 2024

Photo: A picture of a procession where many people are gathered around a statue of Saint Anthony with confetti flying around

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Saint Anthony’s Feast in the North End

August 21, 2024

Photo: A wide shot of a concert stage as an orchestra performs in the center.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: An Evening of Silent Film with the Tanglewood Music Center at the Coolidge Corner Theatre

August 20, 2024

Photo: A picture of Cisco, an outdoor beer garden in Boston. It is full of people standing with beverages and surrounded by large skyscrapers

Things-to-do

Seven Must-Visit Outdoor Beer Gardens and Breweries

August 16, 2024

Photo: A stock image of strawberries and tomatoes in blue to-go containers.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Copley Square Farmers Market

August 12, 2024

To Do Today: Copley Square Farmers Market