Business cards and contact information were shared widely in Boston’s Tech Superpowers building Oct. 3 as more than 100 female small business owners, startup holders, and entrepreneurs from Boston and surrounding areas convened for a networking event put on by the Mayor’s...

Under the glow of bright fluorescent lights, clusters of college students with chalk-covered hands gathered around a single colorful rock wall. Conversation echoed across the gym, whether it was tips on how to approach a problem, compliments for completing a hard move or a debrief...

Maria Vasco knew Boston was missing something.  Vasco, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Boston who majored in environmental studies and sustainability, opened Uvida, Boston’s first zero-waste store, in 2020 after noticing a gap in the market. Vasco, 27, wanted...

The mother of two Sheffield, Mass. brothers who were detained by Israel while part of an aid flotilla sailing to Gaza is urging their safe return.  Adnaan and Torleif Stumo, 32 and 26 years old, respectively, were taken into custody Oct. 1 when Israel intercepted  the Global...

Located on the corner of Dorchester Avenue is not just any ordinary bookstore. JustBook-ish is a literary gathering space owned by Words as Worlds, a non-profit organization which brings together authors, artists and community members for artistic and educational events.  The...

Nearly 450 participants headed to Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park Sept. 27 for the 20th annual Mission Hill Road Race, a 5K walk and run. As the sun shone on Mission Hill, the neighborhood buzzed with excitement from residents dressed in athleisure and ready to kick off the race. The...

What does it mean to be performative? Is it drinking matcha and listening to Clairo? Reading feminist literature and wearing a carabiner? According to participants at the Performative Person Contest Sept. 27, it’s all of those things combined, exaggerated and put to the test.  You...

On Sept. 20, Boston City Hall was home to the city’s first outdoor rodeo of its kind, attracting hundreds of spectators for an afternoon of western-style sport and culture in one of America’s oldest downtown districts. The event featured various riding competitions from steer...

As Paul Revere famously said in his galavant through the streets of Boston, “The British are coming! The British are coming!” But now it’s tourists, students, city residents and street performers who flock to these cobblestoned roads. All around the city, the historic...

The Boston Local Food Festival took over the Rose Kennedy Greenway Sept. 14 with a vibrant mix of flavors, cultures and community spirit. Described by attendees as “delicious,” “heartwarming” and “culturally diverse,” the festival brought together local vendors, passionate...

As Northeastern students return to campus for the fall, a new business with a familiar name has caught everyone’s eye.  Amelia’s Cluck & Smash, formerly Amelia’s Taqueria, reopened in June on Huntington Avenue with a brand-new American-inspired menu featuring burgers,...

Diego Gómez, a third-year international business student at Northeastern who’s dated in Boston for two years, sat across from his date at Tatte Bakery & Cafe, wading through classic first date conversation topics. He chatted about his classes, excited to get to know the...