Header photo courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts MLK Day is approaching and Boston is a special place to celebrate Dr. King’s life and legacy. King considered Boston his second home, the city where he met his wife Coretta Scott King and where he earned his Ph.D. in Theology from Boston University. 2023…
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Main Photo by: Matthew Raifman The holidays are almost here, and Boston will soon be aglow. For visitors and residents alike, it’s time to explore Boston’s beautiful array of festively festooned landmarks and neighborhoods. And in Boston, these exquisite evening illuminations are not just…
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It's February, and with it comes Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the rich and integral role that African Americans have played in the ongoing story of America. Within this tale, Boston has produced many unique chapters and characters, from Lewis Hayden to Lewis Latimer, Phillis…
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As part of the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau Neighborhoods Project, we recently spent 2 days in Roxbury capturing scenes and testimonials to create an authentic story about Roxbury as a community and cultural center. We spoke to small business owners, artists, retailers, restaurant…
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The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) is partnering with the City of Boston and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce to promote the “Boston Safe & Strong” Pledge. The Pledge is for businesses and the public alike to participate in a collective mission to stop the spread of…
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Get outside in Boston, one of America’s great walking cities where the historic port, beautiful waterways, elaborate bike paths and networks of urban green space invite you to have fun outdoors. From whale watching to kayaking, walking tours and paddle-boarding, every season offers unique ways to…
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Boston, Massachusetts is home to an unrivaled array of famous landmarks and institutions that reveal a storied history of ingenuity, innovation, and trailblazing leadership. From the hallowed grounds of Fenway Park, to the iconic campus of Harvard University, and the resonant steps of the Freedom…
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From Dedham Square to Davis Square, through Arlington Center and along Moody Street in Waltham, the recently launched #MyLocalMA campaign is both a question and a call to action. The question is – how…
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Welcome back to our Boston Neighborhoods Blog! Where we tell you all about the most interesting and authentic experiences awaiting you outside the city center. In this edition we explore the areas of West Roxbury and Roslindale, easily accessible aboard the commuter rail and definitely doable as…
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Months before the first snowflakes fall Boston observes a different kind of Christmas - Allston Christmas. Never heard of it? Then you're not from around here. Every year, leading up to September 1…
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