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‘You kind of lost a piece of your heart’: Northeastern community staple Two Saints Tavern closes its doors

Elise Peffer, news staff
March 18, 2026

With striking graffiti wall art, neon logos glowing from the walls, Northeastern hockey memorabilia, customer signatures, low red lighting of the lounge’s third room, a photo booth, a punching bag, 24/7...

[Photo] Bits of Boston history: Boston Common offers historical space for recreation, protest to locals and visitors

Evelynn Lin, news staff
March 18, 2026

A child grins while riding the carousel during the city’s fourth annual Fall-o-ween Children’s Festival on the Common Oct. 17, 2025. Boston Common will undergo a major revitalization in the next few...

After a harsh winter, long-time Boston residents look back on unforgettable past snowstorms

Elise Peffer, news staff
March 13, 2026

This winter, the city of Boston received several bouts of record snowfall, leading residents to stay indoors or bundle up to explore the outdoors and reminisce about historical snowstorms. In April...

Op-ed: Valentine’s Day deserves to be special

Elise Peffer, contributor
February 14, 2026

If you ask me what my favorite holiday is, I’ll always say Valentine’s Day. “Three pounds, thirteen ounces.” “The size of your dad’s hand.” Phrases I often hear particularly on this...

All is bright: Boston’s Snowport shines light on small businesses

Elise Peffer, photo staff
January 3, 2026

Under the holiday bistro lights, the nose tingling smell of baked Cheese Haus sandwiches and sweet hot chocolate filled the air of Seaport this past holiday season at Boston’s annual Snowport Winter...

Beacon Hill transforms into Halloween wonderland

Elise Peffer, photo staff
November 14, 2025

Spooky season swept the cobblestone streets of the Beacon Hill neighborhood over Halloween weekend. Residents and neighbors went all out with their Halloween decorations, covering their doorways and entrances...

[Photo] Photos of the Month: October 2025

Photo Staff
November 5, 2025

child grins while riding the carousel at Boston’s fourth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival Oct. 17. Read more here.

Costumes, candy and Commons fun at Boston’s fourth annual children’s festival

Elise Peffer, news staff
October 31, 2025

As the orange sun set over the city skyline Oct. 17, squeals of excitement filled the air at the Boston Common during the city’s fourth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival. Dragons, pumpkins and...

[Photo] Photos of the Month: September 2025

Photo Staff
October 1, 2025

David Pogue poses for a photo with a squirrel on his hat Sept. 14. Read more here.

Exploring history, culture and community through Boston’s Freedom Trail

Elise Peffer, news staff
September 26, 2025

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...

Op-ed: What my Spain Dialogue taught me about political neutrality

Elise Peffer, contributor
September 17, 2025

When it comes to political conversations, I’ve always sat on the fence. But everything changed this summer on my Dialogue of Civilizations, “Challenges to the Nation State: Spain.” During...

Crispy Dough brings a slice of community to Mission Hill

Elise Peffer, news correspondent
August 26, 2025

After a late night out, there tends to be one place on students’ minds for a quick but satisfactory bite: Crispy Dough. Well-known by students from universities all across the city, the iconic Crispy...

On Fourth of July, Northeastern students juggle America’s history, politics

Elise Peffer, news correspondent
July 4, 2025

Growing up, rising third-year Amanda Rosenthal’s New Jersey hometown emphasized community every Fourth of July. Friends and family gathered for a neighborhood barbecue, then walked down the street to...

From Saigon to Da Nang: Students embrace Vietnamese business and culture on Emerging Markets dialogue

Elise Peffer, news correspondent
November 29, 2024

Over Summer 2, a group of 19 students and three professors made their way from the most dense parts of Vietnam to the most remote areas, learning about business strategies of marketing surrounding consumer...

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Elise Peffer, News and Photo Staff

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