A mutual aid network in Boston is on a mission to uplift unhoused individuals where it matters. Warm Up Boston, founded in 2020, provides meals, clothes, harm reduction equipment and funds directly to unhoused people in Boston.
Twice a week, Warm Up Boston holds distributions...
Over 40 clowns marched down Commonwealth Avenue Nov. 4 as a counterprotest to the Boston Men’s March, an anti-abortion protest. The clowns, donning colorful costumes, makeup and red noses, paraded a marching band alongside the Men’s March, playing music to drown it out and...
Stepping out of the November gloom and into the warm atrium of the Prudential Center, visitors were greeted by 16 life-size mannequins crafted entirely out of fresh flowers. From Nov. 2 to Nov. 6, Bostonians admired Fleurs de Villes’ “VOYAGE,” an exhibit highlighting cultural...
Furry four-legged friends and their owners strutted down Summer Street in their best costumes Oct. 28 for the ninth annual Doggone Halloween Pet Parade.
Presented by the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District, the event was a hit for humans and canines alike. A reserved...
A small group of art lovers, history buffs, former academics and habitual “if-it-interests-me” museumgoers gathered on the third floor of the Harvard Arts Museum Oct. 18. Attendees joined curator Sarah Laursen as she hosted an intimate gallery talk on her fall exhibit, titled...
With notable guests like John Adams and artifacts such as a skin-bound book from the 19th century, the Boston Athenaeum has served as a cultural and literary establishment spanning more than two centuries and several locations.
Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenaeum has a rich...
Activists from Palestinian solidarity organizations across Boston marched from Copley Square to the Israeli Consulate Oct. 22 to condemn Israel’s blockade and bombardment of Gaza. A crowd of over a thousand people spilled into the streets around Copley Square, pushing up against...
Emma Vernick, news correspondent
• October 31, 2023
Boston, a city rooted in history, offers more than just tales of the American Revolution and colonial heritage. Beneath its charming cobblestone streets and historic landmarks lies a world of eerie stories and restless spirits.
The “Ghosts and Gravestones” tours of Boston...
Almost anybody can break a world record jumping on a pogo stick, James Roumeliotis said. He knows because he’s done it five times, even in chronic pain.
On Sept. 9, the 37-year old senior engineering manager at AcuityMD reclaimed his title for the most consecutive jumps...
Every week, local vendors come together at Boston’s SoWa Open Market to sell clothing, jewelry, art, food and more.
The market takes place every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is located at 500 Harrison Ave. and takes place outside close to businesses, artist studios,...
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Harvard Square transformed into a hub for food, drinks and celebration as the 44th annual Harvard Square Oktoberfest kicked off Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. With the overlap of HONK! Festival’s parade at 1 p.m., visitors and locals alike had plenty of entertainment for the...
Dozens of street bands turned out to play at the 18th annual HONK! Festival the first weekend of October, filling the streets of Boston with handmade art, joyous celebrations and the sound of brass music. The bands shared the stage with cloudy skies and heavy downpours throughout...
