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Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014
Keeping Cool in Boston

Boston has no lack of cooling oases. When the mercury rises, escape to any of these 10 attractions for a soothing summer respite.

By Scott Roberto
Rose Kennedy GreenwayThis strip of parkland in the heart of downtown Boston boasts several cooling spray fountains—including the popular Ring Fountain across from the New England Aquarium and the Ca
Culture
Monday, Aug. 11, 2014
All The Hubbub

What Boston's Buzzing About

By Scott Roberto
Boston's buzzing about some exciting happenings this month. A favorite, famous fairy tale bursts in to reality on center stage, while the elephants at Franklin Park Zoo join you for a pint, and a Harvard local landmark celebrates it's 60th birthday. Send off the summertime with any or all of these special, one-of-a-kind events.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Uncovering the Old State House

Peek at the Past: Taking the Mystery out of Boston History

By Scott Roberto
As the oldest surviving public building in Boston, the Old State House has seen a remarkable amount of history since its creation in 1713. Over the past 300 years, the Old State House, or “Towne House” as it is sometimes called, has been home to some of Boston’s biggest historical moments, including the Boston Massacre.
Culture
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
The Art of Freedom

The Magna Carta at the MFA

By Scott Roberto
It’s probably no coincidence that the Museum of Fine Arts is hosting the exhibit Magna Carta: Cornerstone of Liberty right around the Fourth of July holiday, as many are celebrating the origins of America’s independence.
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Monday, June 30, 2014
Boston: A City of Firsts
By Scott Roberto
Even prior to former Boston Mayor Tom Menino dubbing the South Boston waterfront the Innovation District, the Hub was a center of progressive ideas. Innovation has long been a part of the city’s fabric dating back to its very beginnings. Here’s just a small sampling of sites associated with some of the more prominent Boston firsts.
Culture
Monday, June 30, 2014
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular!
By Scott Roberto
Celebrating its 41st year, the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is more explosive and remarkable than ever. Having recently won a New England Emmy Award, the Fireworks Spectacular continues to entertain hundreds of thousands each year.
Culture
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Calendar of Events

A two-week primer on Boston's best events

By Scott Roberto
Boston happily plays host to many talented musical performers and groundbreaking theatrical acts, and the next two weeks see some real crowd-pleasers. We've got groovy chart-topping classics, a Grammy Award-winner, and a magical mix of stage shows featuring vampires, the Brothers Grimm, and mysterious goddess-worshipping islands.
Sights
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Beyond Boston: Provincetown
By Scott Roberto
Provincetown, or “Ptown” as it’s more affectionately known, has been a popular destination for longer than most people imagine. When the Pilgrims first landed here on the Mayflower in 1620 prior to their more famous landing in Plymouth, they stayed for five weeks before moving on to form a more permanent settlement across Massachusetts Bay.
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