Bikes Not Bombs in Jamaica Plain: Shop, Repair and Donate
A practical guide to the Amory Street bike shop, including posted hours, the right entrance and how to arrange a bicycle donation.
Sep 6, 2026 · 2 min readRead the story
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Dorchester Brewing: A Taproom, Barbecue and a Museum in One Stop
What to know about the Massachusetts Avenue brewery, M&M BBQ and the Museum of Bad Art before planning an afternoon in Dorchester.
Sep 6, 2026 · 2 min readRead the story
Santarpio’s in East Boston: Plan a Chelsea Street Pizza Stop
The address, posted hours and questions to settle before meeting friends at Santarpio’s in East Boston.
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
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