Attracting nearly one million visitors every Halloween season, Salem, Massachusetts is notorious for its Halloween-themed offerings and witchy history. During October, Salem’s streets are flooded with tourists from all over the country hoping to relish in the “spooky” spirit...

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,...

Prosit!  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...

Boston's readers gathered in Copley Square Saturday to celebrate their love of books. The 15th annual Boston Book Festival brought together scholars and nonprofits, authors and their devoted readership.  The festival caters to readers of all kinds: The schedule was color-coded...

Throughout the week, Trident Booksellers and Cafe is home to lively events, such as trivia nights, poetry open mics and movie showings, which allow locals to engage with one another over shared activities and a meal. Trident’s trivia and poetry open mic nights, hosted Fridays...

From the beginning of August until Oct. 29, the Franklin Park Zoo is hosting a lantern experience that spans across its 72 acres. Utilizing energy-saving lights, Boston Lights attracts all kinds of visitors, from families to tourists to students. An array of delighted squeals,...

In a significant change of course, the union representing hotel employees at the Sheraton Boston Hotel now supports Northeastern’s transformation of 428 hotel rooms into dorms, reversing its initial stance against the conversion.  The project, which Northeastern moved to...

The vibrant orange hue and the sweet smell of vanilla greet your senses as you approach the door of Sniff of Adventure, a candle shop on Newbury Street.  The co-owners, Adam Shane and Christopher “Chris” Swank, started their candle venture in 2020 and are about to hit...

With a substantial immigrant population, Boston is the destination for many who come to this country. The International Institute of New England, or IINE, is a nonprofit that supports immigrants and refugees upon arrival to New England.  With three branches across the region,...

Linda Wells, founder of Linda Wellness Warrior, grew up surrounded by entrepreneurs. Her father has been self-employed for 43 years. Her grandfather owned a bar in Mattapan, a fish market in Dorchester and a real estate company. Her great-grandfather was a sharecropper and also...