2026-09-12 · 3:00 PM
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Boston in Five Frames: Water, Streets and Neighborhood Life
A completed visual essay through Roxbury Crossing, the waterfront, the Charles River, Boston Common and Roslindale Village, using five credited archival photographs.
Sep 6, 2026 · 4 min readRead the story
Boston Public Market: Build a Lunch Stop Around Local Food
Coffee, prepared food and groceries under one roof on Hanover Street, with useful transit details and a plan for browsing without rushing.
Sep 6, 2026 · 2 min readRead the story
Brattle Book Shop: Used Books and Rare Finds on West Street
An outdoor book lot, three floors of browsing and a family business with deep Boston roots. Here is what to know before visiting the West Street shop.
Sep 6, 2026 · 2 min readRead the story
The Boston Cup Returns to Boston Common: What Car Fans Should Know
The classic-car showcase returns September 27 with a curated field of vintage and significant automobiles around the Parkman Bandstand.
Sep 6, 2026 · 2 min readRead the story
The 617 Weekend: What to Do in Boston September 11–13
Free art, a car-free Mattapan boulevard, salsa downtown, the elephant exhibition's final weekend and a full Fenway schedule.
Sep 6, 2026 · 2 min readRead the story
Boston’s New Restaurant Radar: Two Openings to Know This September
A natural-wine gathering place inside Boston Public Market and an eclectic new Teele Square bistro lead this month’s short list.
Sep 6, 2026 · 2 min readRead the story
Where to Shop Local in Boston Before Summer Ends
From a Sunday maker market and a waterfront Saturday series to an indoor food hall and neighborhood farm stands, these four options serve different kinds of shopping days.
Aug 13, 2026 · 4 min readRead the story