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Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis (left Achilles tendinitis) ruled out vs. Celtics

Author: Kaley Brown

Source: Boston.com

Porzingis played two seasons and won a championship in Boston. The post Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis (left Achilles tendinitis) ruled out...

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Man tried to set Mass. police chief’s SUV on fire, police say

Author: Rosemary Ford

Source: Boston.com

Franklin Cederholm, 39, was arrested after officers say he poured gasoline on a marked cruiser outside police headquarters. The post Man tri...

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Here’s where Roman Anthony ranked on MLB Network’s top 100 players list

Author: Kaley Brown

Source: Boston.com

Anthony finds himself in the top 50 after playing just 71 games in his rookie season. The post Here’s where Roman Anthony ranked on MLB Ne...

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A mistakenly deported Babson College student tells AP how her life turned upside down

Author: Associated Press

Source: Boston.com

Her lawyer asked a federal judge on Friday to order the Trump administration to come up with a plan to return her to the U.S. The post A mis...

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Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez cleared to play on Sunday, Texans star Nico Collins ruled out

Author: Conor Roche

Source: Boston.com

The Patriots have a relatively clean injury report ahead of Sunday's divisional round game against the Texans. The post Patriots CB Christi...

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4 possible infield additions for Red Sox after losing out on Bo Bichette

Author: Conor Roche

Source: Boston.com

The Red Sox might have to make a trade in order to improve their infield at this point in the offseason. The post 4 possible infield additi...

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5 must-watch movies & TV shows streaming right now

Author: Kevin Slane

Source: Boston.com

The best of what's new streaming on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney Plus, and more. The post 5 must-watch movies & TV shows streaming rig...

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Man accused of targeting protesters with suspected firebomb in Vermont

Author: Abby Patkin

Source: Boston.com

“Witnesses state the driver sat in his vehicle in front of the protesters trying to light something coming out [of] what appeared to be a ...

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‘The Patriots have the edge’: Here’s why readers feel confident about the Pats-Texans game

Author: Annie Jonas

Source: Boston.com

Most respondents like New England’s chances against Houston, though concerns about Drake Maye and the offensive line linger. The post R...

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Your New England ski guide for the 2026 season

Author: Kristi Palma

Source: Boston.com

Plan your next ski day with this guide. The post Your New England ski guide for the 2026 season appeared first on Boston.com....

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Top Things To Do

Immerse Yourself in Boston’s Founding-Era Sites

While individual landmarks like Faneuil Hall or the Old North Church are famous, some of Boston’s most rewarding historical experiences...

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Climb the Bunker Hill Monument

The Bunker Hill Monument stands in Charlestown as a sober granite reminder of a battle that, while technically a British...

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Learn the History and Architecture of the Massachusetts State House

The Massachusetts State House, with its gleaming gold dome, crowns the top of Beacon Hill and serves as one of...

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Explore the Seaport District

The Seaport District is where Boston shows its newest face. For much of the twentieth century, this South Boston waterfront...

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Visit Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery, straddling the line between Cambridge and Watertown, is one of the most quietly influential landscapes in American...

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Tour the Boston Public Library at Copley Square

The Boston Public Library’s central branch is one of the most beautiful public buildings in the United States and a...

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Explore by Neighborhood

Jamaica Plain

Jamaica Plain is Boston’s green, progressive heart, framed by Jamaica Pond and the Arnold Arboretum and known for its independent…

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Back Bay

Back Bay is classic Boston at its most elegant, a grid of tree-lined avenues, brownstones, designer shops, and riverside paths…

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Bay Village

A tiny brick enclave hidden in the center of the city, Bay Village feels like a miniature Beacon Hill, with…

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Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is Boston’s storybook hillside, all red brick, gas lamps, and cobblestone, crowned by the gleaming State House and…

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Brighton

Laid-back and residential, Brighton blends student energy with family life, village-style squares, and easy access to the Charles River, making…

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Charlestown

Boston’s oldest neighborhood, Charlestown pairs Revolutionary War landmarks and a historic Navy Yard with tight brick streets, harbor views, and…

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Sights & Places

M Street Beach / Carson Beach Strip

M Street Beach / Carson Beach Strip

A long stretch of South Boston shoreline with sandy beach, harbor views, and a promenade popular for walking,…
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Castle Island & Fort Independence

Castle Island & Fort Independence

A historic harbor fort and causeway walk offering beaches, lawns, harbor views, and a classic spot for watching…
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Brook Farm Historic Site

Brook Farm Historic Site

The former site of a 19th-century utopian community, now meadows and woods with trails and signs interpreting its…
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Millennium Park

Millennium Park

A large reclaimed-landfill park with meadows, fields, and hilltop trails, offering views of the Charles River and downtown…
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Highland Park / Fort Hill Tower

Highland Park / Fort Hill Tower

A hilltop park with a 19th-century standpipe tower, offering neighborhood views and a quiet, residential feel around the…
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Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists

Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists

An art museum showcasing African and African-diaspora art, located in a historic house overlooking Roxbury and Franklin Park.
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