Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Second Home - Boston, Massachusetts

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. The Embrace memorial sculpture on Boston Common…

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40 Budget-Friendly and Free Things to Do in Boston

Boston is a city with activities for nearly every conceivable itinerary. And, contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to break the bank to check out Boston’s top experiences. We set out to answer two questions: 1)"What can you do in Boston for under $20?" and 2)"What can a family of four do in…

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Celebrate Black History Month in Boston

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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Boston Neighborhoods Blog: Allston & Brighton

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, hundreds of thousands of college students descend upon Boston, many finding first-time apartments in…

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