“America’s Hometown” offers history, a coastal setting, and new construction just an hour south of Boston. www.bostonmagazine.com/property/202...

Ann Patchett, Jenna Bush Hager, and Richard Russo head to the 48-square-mile island for one free, unforgettable weekend.

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island star and Massachusetts native talks being the unwitting subject of rumors, crying every day during filming, and whether the accents on the show are actually legit. Read more here.

Or, how I ended up writing Checkmate about one of the most bizarre controversies in sports, which may or may not have involved anal beads.

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus good reasons to visit older spots.

This week in Boston: all-you-can-eat ice cream for charity (Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl), SNL cast and writers doing improv (Improv With My Friends From Work), and the year's biggest Pride parade.

When it comes to the local housing market, these folks know how to close the deal: Our annual look at the region’s best-performing agents.

For 31 years, Keith Lockhart watched the bangs and booms from backstage like everyone else. America's 250th birthday seemed like a good time to stop.

The world is coming to Boston soon—and our June issue, on newsstands now, is your handy guide to the 2026 trifecta of big international events: the FIFA World Cup, America’s 250th, Sail Boston’s Tall Ships. Photo illustration by Neil Jamieson

Tuscan Brands will open Buitoni Spaghetti Bar at the former Eastern Standard address in 2027.

Memorial Day weekend is here!

In a Newton enclave with its own dialect, culture, and traditions, the removal of three painted stripes became a fight over who gets to stay.

Revisit our occasionally contentious, consistently fascinating 2015 conversation with former Congressman Barney Frank at the link. bit.ly/4dJo6ds Photo by Dana Smith

People who didn’t grow up here don’t care if you’re not really from Boston. And people who are from here also don’t care. Or do they? You tell us.

Beyond Proof, a new Jamaica Plain spot in the former Ten Tables space, serves Mediterranean mezze and pours smoked old fashioneds—hold the alcohol.

Tell us your favorite resorts, festivals, and destinations across the region.

Talking with the Rhode Island cast about life in the smallest state in the union, crackers, and feuds: "The beef is real, okay?"

Saks is bankrupt. Neiman’s is gone. The neighborhood has never been better. Funny how that works.

Made using leftover bread from Beacon Hill restaurants, the in-demand pies are a feast of scraps.

The most interesting (and arguably prolific) man in music joins the Pops at Symphony Hall this week for three nights only.

If you're interior designer Mattye Dewhirst, you dream up a glass-lined greenhouse that operates as both conservatory and sitting room.

We tried puppy yoga 🐶. There wasn't much yoga.

Alice & Monarch, sibling to Harvard Square’s Source, debuts in Kendall Square with Italian fare and a swanky date-night subterranean bar.

In 1971, Natalie Scheublin was murdered in her Bedford home. Her killer walked free for more than 50 years. Then prosecutor David Solet started asking questions.

Jay Atkinson's Joe Dolan is a freelance reporter embedded with Boston's Anti-Gang Task Force—and in much deeper than he'd like.

The Best of Boston Soirée is back! Join us on July 22 at Roadrunner for the ultimate celebration of the city’s best. Early bird tickets are now running through May 22nd. www.bostonmagazine.com/bestofboston...

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus good reasons to visit older spots.

No surprise here... Congratulations to Aerin Frankel on being named No. 38 on @bostonmagazine.bsky.social's 150 Most Influential Bostonians list!

Ellie Ayati-Jian and Jaine Davies, two Greater Boston milliners, are raising the brim—and the bar.

Power looks different in every town. Ours comes with a championship ring, a lab coat, a Bakemas cookie, and 351 town names in alphabetical order. Meet the 150 people shaping Boston in 2026 here. Don't agree? See you in the comments. www.bostonmagazine.com/boston-power...

The theatrical adaptation, directed by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh, opens May 26. Go see it before New York takes it from us.

High-schoolers aren’t sneaking out, drinking, partying, or hooking up anywhere near as much as they used to. And by almost every measure, they’re safer and more responsible than we ever were. But is that actually good for them?

Or is it a steakhouse? Chicago-based Maple & Ash aims to be different (and fiery).

Dig into a summer-camp-themed seafood spot, a luxe tasting menu in Providence, and so much Portuguese food.

From Hopkinton to Heartbreak Hill, our picks for refueling on race day.

Nia Grace's much-anticipated Uptown Social debuts this month, with reservations now available for its April 23 opening.

Simply prepared Mediterranean fish stars in special-occasion-worthy Back Bay digs.

This is the definitive ranking of the top places to live in Greater Boston for 2026. We’ve broken things down by affordability, what towns are climbing the list fastest, and we’re highlighting some additional factors raw data doesn’t fully articulate.

TV people (Don Lemon, Lena Dunham), transcendent art (Xandra Ibarra’s Nude Laughing, Derrick Adams’s View Master) and one 130-year-old marathon.

The Zebra Room opens beneath sibling spot Yvonne’s, with 10 cozy tables, nostalgic vibes, and a secret entrance.

Dakota, a K-9 who helped track Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, came home broken and was almost euthanized. Dakota’s Law, a State House bill, aims to make sure dogs like him aren’t left behind.

The Boston sibling to Celeste and La Royal has Peruvian sandwiches, live music, and a lot of heart.

Noah Kahan's documentary "Noah Kahan: Out of Body" hits Netflix today—and yes, his Fenway show from last year makes an appearance. Revisit our 2023 profile of the voice of an emotionally evolved generation at the link, before you press play.

But the celebrity professor's own record raises a question: Is he the right guy for the job?

Boston just got Michelin. Milwaukee is next. Here's what our food editor Rachel Leah Blumenthal told Milwaukee magazine about what to expect:

We really hope not.

The Boston neighborhood’s newest “sister act” is an Italian restaurant and a flirty cocktail bar under one roof.

Opening April 13, Mida sibling La Tavernetta features spritzes, Italian snacks, and a patio where you’ll want to spend your summer.

A sprinkling of indie businesses, a dash of great schools, and a heaping helping of Revolutionary history is the recipe for a lively small town.

It’s spring! Find what to do this season at the link.