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Recreation

Photo of Megan Berkowitz (STH’21, SSW’21) leaning over a loom while backstrap weaving by hand. A tree with bright yellow leaves is seen in the background.

Pandemic Hobbies

Photo Essay: BU Community Takes Up New, Sometimes Not-So-New, Hobbies during Pandemic

December 8, 2020

A poster for the BU event "Hasan Saves Halloween" featuring comedian Hasan Minaj

Weekender

Comedian Hasan Minhaj Headlines a Special University-wide Halloween Night Virtual Party

October 29, 2020

Photo of a runner in silhouette as they run across the bridge over Storrow drive near the Charles River on Tuesday, April 10, 2017.

Running

BU Runners on Their Favorite Boston Running Routes

October 23, 2020

Photo of Washington Street in Brighton Center with old fashioned clock on the left; a biker rides down the street on the right.

In the City

Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Brighton

February 20, 2020

A photo of Boston's North End.

In the City

Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: The North End

January 13, 2020

BU Today summer interns pose with Bird and Lime scooters

Transportation

How Good Are Brookline’s New E-Scooters? Our Interns Took Them for a Ride and Tell You What You Need to Know

September 3, 2019

View of Pleasure Bay beach with the Boston skyline in the background and windsurfer on the water in the foreground.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Take a Trip to the Beach via MBTA

August 8, 2019

The view from Bussey Hill in the Arnold Arboretum

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Arnold Arboretum a Must-See for Botanists and Birders Alike

August 2, 2019

Things-to-do

Cool Off with a Dip in a City Pool

July 9, 2019

A little boy gets sprayed with sunscreen

Public Health

How Safe Are the Ingredients in Your Sunscreen?

July 9, 2019

swan boats in the boston public garden

In the City

To Do Today: Take a Ride on the Iconic Swan Boats in Boston’s Public Garden

July 5, 2019

Photo by Quinn Nietfeld on Unsplash

Voices & Opinion

POV: Grand Canyon Celebrates 100th Anniversary as a US National Park

February 26, 2019

SPLASH Festival at Boston University

Nightlife

The Weekender: September 7 to 9

September 6, 2018

Blue Hill Observatory

In the City

Blue Hills Reservation, a Summer Destination Second to None

July 13, 2018

Jamaica Pond, Boston

Recreation

Jamaica Pond: A Jewel in the Emerald Necklace

June 25, 2018

Walden Pond

In the City

Walden Pond, the Bay State’s Deepest Natural Body of Fresh Water

June 14, 2018

Comic Con fans in costume

Things-to-do

Avengers, Assemble!

August 10, 2017

movie playing at Boston Harbor Hotel’s Harborwalk Terrace

Film

Free Screening of Oscar-Winning Comedy Tootsie Tonight

August 4, 2017

kayakers on shore

Arts & Culture

Free Kayaking at Spectacle Island

July 31, 2017

Puerto Rican Festival crowd

Arts & Culture

Puerto Rican Festival Kicks Off Today at City Hall Plaza

July 28, 2017

Puerto Rican Festival Kicks Off Today at City Hall Plaza