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The Boston Pops performing its Holiday Pops concert at Symphony Hall in 2021. This year’s holiday show will be performed December 1 to 24. Photo by Stu Rosner

Things-to-do

14 Live Holiday Performances That Will Keep You Feeling Merry and Bright

November 30, 2022

Photo: A large piece of butternut squash manicotti topped with Brussels sprouts, pickled apple, and almonds is shown on a white plate. A slight sprinkling of Parmesan cheese tops the dish.

recipe

VIDEO: What’s for Thanksgiving? Try This Fall-Themed Manicotti with Squash and Brussels Sprouts

November 18, 2022

Photo: A group of people use snowboards on a small patch of snow in a convention center. Convention goers and booths are on the outskirts of the snow center.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: November 17 to 20

November 16, 2022

Photo: Newly installed Nexamp solar panels at the Local 103 headquarters in Dorchester. Large solar panels cover a rooftop on a Boston building. A city skyline and distant white wind turbine are shown in the distance.

Climate Change

POV: Local Climate Action Matters Now More than Ever

November 15, 2022

Things-to-do

Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: The South End

November 15, 2022

Photo: Starting near the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, Professor Andrew Robichaud leads his History of Boston: Community and Conflict students on a tour of downtown Boston’s environmental history on October 20. A white man wearing a puffy blue vest, jeans, and long-sleeved shirt points to the right as he holds a bright yellow folder. Various students look on.

Boston History

Community, Conflict, and Change: CAS Course Shines New Light on Boston’s Past

November 10, 2022

Photo: Exterior of Fuel America. Large red letters read "Fuel America" as the red canopy below reads "A new American Coffeehouse" both over the entrance for the shop.

Food & Dining

New Coffee Shop, Fuel America, Opens on West Campus

November 9, 2022

Image: collage of artists releasing music and/or hosting concerts in Boston in Novvember 2022. Black background with outline-font white lines features photos of Noelle Scaggs, The Black Eyed Peas, and Dayglow. Noelle Scaggs is shown singing on stage on polaroid-style borders. The Black Eyed Peas are shown performing in concert within polaroid-style borders. Dayglow is shown performing on a stage with guitar in hand as he sings into a microphone on polaroid-style borders. Text on right behind image reads "What's Hot in Music" in a repeating pattern

NEW MUSIC

New Music November 2022: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

November 3, 2022

Photo: A pile of different types and brands of candy are shown.

Halloween

Video: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? Skittles? Snickers? What’s Your Favorite Halloween Candy?

October 28, 2022

Photo: A smiling jack-o-lantern shown in a dark room. "Spooky" fog highlights the scene.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: October 27 to 30

October 26, 2022

Photo of Boston's Seaport district. A stone walkway on the left lines a large body of water as the Boston seaport cityscape is scene in the background. A white triangle play button is overlaid in the center.

In the City

Street Smarts: Seaport District

October 26, 2022

A photo at Brookline Booksmith where banned books are available for purchase. The books displayed have cards explaining when, where, and why the book was banned.

Books

Want to Find a Banned Book? Brookline Booksmith Has Some on Display

October 26, 2022

Photo: Hutch Hutcherson stands and points to the camera with both hands. He wears a blue short sleeved shirt, and black puffer vest and cap as he stands on a hiking trail. Wooden sign behind him gives details on the trail he is on.

Things-to-do

Video: Hiking Tips from a Veteran Outdoorsman

October 21, 2022

Photo: Madeline Davis coaches the women's open weight row team practice on the Charle's River in preparation for next weekend's annual Head of The Charles Regatta, Saturday. Various rowing boats are seen on the Charles River on a foggy day. A Boston cityscape can be seen in the background.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: October 20 to 23

October 19, 2022

Photo of a delicate, geometric apple- shaped dessert. Apple is a light green and red. A blurred cup of coffee is also shown on the table in the background.

Food

Eat Your Way through Boston This National Dessert Day

October 13, 2022

Photo of people congregating in an open art gallery. Some sit and stand as art is featured on the walls.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: October 13 to 16

October 12, 2022

Image: collage of artists releasing music and/or hosting concerts in Boston in September 2022. Black background with outline-font white lines features photos of Colbie Caillat, Sydney Sierota of Echosmith, and Taylor Swift. Colbie Caillat is shown walking and smiling on stage on polaroid-style borders. Sydney Sierota of Echosmith shown performing in concert. She sings into a microphone with one arm raised and pointed within polaroid-style borders. Taylor Swift is shown posing for a photo wearing a floral embellished dress on polaroid-style borders. Text on right behind image reads "What's Hot in Music" in a repeating pattern

Boston

New Music October 2022: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

October 6, 2022

Photo collage: (left) Starbucks workers protest and hold signs about unionizing outside the Starbucks on Comm Ave. (right) Marty Walsh listens on as President Biden speaks at a podium.

Business Problems

Comm Ave Starbucks Strike Ends: Does That Mean Strikes Work?

September 22, 2022

A group of for students pose for a photo in front of a police lineup board

Things-to-do

The Weekender: September 22 to 25

September 21, 2022

Blue Hills Reservation

Things-to-do

Great Places for Hiking in and around Boston

September 21, 2022

Great Places for Hiking in and around Boston