Did You Know There Was Gold Buried in Boston? The Secret Story Few Know
Was gold really buried in Boston? Discover the little known historical stories, legends, and truths behind hidden wealth in Boston’s past.
Boston Insider
An insider’s look at Boston, featuring local news, people, politics, neighborhoods, culture, events, restaurants, history, and the stories that make the city unique.
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The Freedom Trail: Boston’s Most Historic Walk Is Starting to Fall Apart
Boston’s Freedom Trail remains one of America’s most iconic historic walks, but missing bricks, overcrowding, and infrastructure issues are raising questions about its future.
Best Places to Watch the Boston Marathon: From Hopkinton to Boylston Street
A guide to the best places to watch the Boston Marathon, from the Hopkinton start line to the Boylston Street finish, including Wellesley, Newton, and Kenmore Square.
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Boston Officer Faces Manslaughter Charge After Fatal Roxbury Shooting
A Boston police officer has been charged with manslaughter after prosecutors say he used unjustified deadly force during a March 11 shooting in Roxbury that left a Dorchester man dead.
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St. Patrick’s Day Meals in Boston: The Traditional Dishes Locals Love
Discover the most popular St. Patrick’s Day meals in Boston including corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, shepherd’s pie, and soda bread traditions across Massachusetts.
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Best Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe from South Boston
Learn how to make the best corned beef and cabbage recipe inspired by South Boston tradition. A classic New England St. Patrick’s Day meal with simple ingredients and authentic flavor.
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15 Best Things to Do in Boston This Weekend: March 13 Through March 15, 2026
Looking for things to do in Boston this weekend? Here are 15 major events happening March 13–15, including the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade, concerts, festivals, and family activities.
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Best Places to Watch the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston
Discover the best places to watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Boston, including South Boston viewing spots along Broadway, Medal of Honor Park, and other local favorites.
How to Adopt a Dog in Boston: A Complete Guide for Prospective Pet Owners
Learn how to adopt a dog in Boston, including local shelters, application steps, adoption fees, home requirements, and tips for bringing your new dog home.
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Meet Gilbert Foley: The Voice of Boston Common
Gilbert Foley, known as the “Voice of Boston Common,” brings warmth and positivity to commuters each morning with his cheerful weather reports and greetings — a tradition born from hardship that’s made him a beloved city fixture since 1980.
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Real Wages Down In Boston-Worcester-Providence Area In The Past Year, Statistics Show
Total compensation for private sector workers in the Boston-Worcester-Providence area increased by 3.1 percent for the 12-month period…
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Pro-Life Men’s March Taking Place In Boston On Saturday, November 4
A pro-life men's march is scheduled to take place tomorrow in Boston. The National Men's March To…
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Kowloon To Close For Dine-In This Saturday — A First In Restaurant History
If you plan on visiting Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus this weekend, maybe rethink your plans. The popular Chinese food restaurant located on…
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Boston Globe Holds Online Poll On Doctor-Assisted Suicide
The Boston Globe published two opposing positions on doctor-assisted suicide for terminally-ill patients on Friday, July 7, with an open…
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Red Sox Top Blue Jays On Play-At-The-Plate
The Boston Red Sox topped the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, July 1, on an outfield assist to the plate, 7-6.…
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Manny Ramirez Receives $2 Million-Plus Paycheck From Red Sox
Yes, that Manny Ramirez who helped win the Red Sox win the World Series in 2004 and hasn't played in…
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Boston Marathon Set For Monday, April 17 — ‘Nonbinary’ Category Makes First Appearance
The Boston Marathon is set to take place this upcoming Monday, April 17. The 26.2-mile race begins in Hopkinton, Massachusetts,…
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Ayanna Pressley Endorses Rahsaan Hall For Plymouth County District Attorney
Rahsaan Hall wants to be the next district attorney of Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The Brockton Democrat, who serves as the director of…
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Boston City Council Eyeing Name Changes In Connection With Slavery
Boston city councilors are criticizing the city's historical connection to slavery and looking at possible name changes because of it.…
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Jerry Remy’s Family To Hold Public Visiting Hours Thursday, November 4
Longtime Boston Red Sox NESN color commentator Jerry Remy died on Saturday, October 30, ending his long battle with cancer. The family…
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Paid Abortion Leave Shouldn’t Put ‘Stigma’ On Abortion, Boston City Councilor Says
Just because some women who have an abortion may ask the city of Boston for paid leave doesn't mean that…
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Barack Obama To Host Large Birthday Party On Martha’s Vineyard
Former President Barack Obama turns 60 on Wednesday this week. He plans to celebrate with a gathering of about 500 people on…
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Malcolm X’s Adolescent Home in Roxbury Added To National Register
Malcolm X's adolescent home in Roxbury has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Massachusetts Secretary of…
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Marty Walsh Applauds Joe Biden Nominating Pete Buttigieg For Cabinet Position
Joe Biden wants Mayor Pete to be his Secretary of Transportation. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh also supports the move.…
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You May Soon Be Able To Invest In The Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox could soon be on the stock market. Fenway Sports Group, headed by John Henry, the principal owner of…
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No Boston Marathon This Year
No one. That's who won the Boston Marathon this year. For the first time in 124 years, the race will…
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Declaration of Independence To Be On Display At Commonwealth Museum in Dorchester Thursday, July 4
A rare original copy of the Declaration of Independence is scheduled to be on display at the Commonwealth Museum on Columbia Point…
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Great White Sharks Off Cape Cod A Success Story, Researchers Say
Scientific researchers are celebrating the surging populations of gray seals and the great white sharks who try to eat them off Cape…
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Sharks, 1, New Lifeguards, 0 on Cape Cod
Fear of sharks has led Cape Cod National Seashore officials to curtail a lifeguard training program for about 16 teen-agers ages…
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Old South, Old State House Boards To Pursue Merger
Two 19th century nonprofit organizations that run famous historic sites in Boston are planning to merge, bringing together Old South Meeting House…
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Boston Globe Sportswriter Nick Cafardo Dies
Nick Cafardo, a longtime sportswriter and regular on baseball talk shows, died Thursday, February 21. Cafardo, 62, collapsed at the Boston Red…
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Former WBZ Radio Anchor Gary LaPierre Dies
Longtime WBZ radio news anchor Gary LaPierre died Monday, February 4, according to WBZ. He was 76. LaPierre, originally from Shelburne Falls…
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Late Longtime Reporter Gets New Orleans-Style Parade Send-Off
Friends and family of longtime reporter Fred Contrada celebrated his life with a New Orleans-style parade in Northampton on Sunday, November…
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American Flags Displayed On Mass Pike Overpass Vandalized Before Veterans Day
American flags hung on a Mass Pike overpass in Newton Corner by veterans with a local America Legion have been vandalized or…
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Whitey Bulger Gets Quick Funeral Mass in South Boston
A private funeral Mass was celebrated for James "Whitey" Bulger at St. Monica's Church in South Boston on…
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Candles Now Illegal In Cambridge
The fire department of the city of Cambridge has declared that candles are illegal unless approved by the city's Fire…
