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The Killing That Tore a Town Apart

Did a successful South Shore woman really kill her police officer boyfriend? Or, as she claims, did a slew of dirty cops frame her? Inside the simmering tabloid drama dividing this tight-knit suburb.

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No, Corey Thomas Will Not Tell You His Mother’s Maiden Name

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Can the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Save Democracy?

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It’s Time to Get to Know Sam Slater

The Boston-area developer, Seattle sports team owner, and Hollywood film producer is a man on a mission: to make the company bearing his family’s name the most successful it can be—and make a name for himself in the process.

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Long’s Jewelers Moves to a New South Shore Location

After decades in the South Shore Plaza, the 145-year-old local luxury chain expands into a jaw-dropping, 11,000-square-foot Braintree emporium.

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The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston 2023

The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston 2023

We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region.

Our 2023 Boston Power List

Our 2023 Boston Power List

This year's ranking reflects the city's changing dynamics: nearly half of the power players are women.


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Are Massachusetts’ Teachers Unions Allowing Students to Fail?

They fight against charter schools, MCAS testing, and state oversight while seeking more taxpayer money than ever before. Meanwhile, public school students’ reading and math scores are worse than they have been in 20 years. Just a coincidence?

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The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston, Ranked for 2023

We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region. How does your child’s school stack up?

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21 Ways to Fix the MBTA in 2023

Boston’s public transit system is on the verge of disaster. Here’s how 21 insiders would solve the crisis.

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Photos: Best of Boston Soirée 2023

Oh, what a night! It was a sold-out affair, with more than 1500 filling Brighton’s Roadrunner for a joyous evening of superlative dishes, Case Noble cocktails, and local luminaries.

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The Heartrending Tale of Kitt the Police Dog and His Human Partner

Braintree officer Bill Cushing needed a partner. Kitt, an expertly trained German Shepherd, needed a purpose. Together, they rescued each other.

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Our Top 20 Stories in 2022

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The Untenable Misery of Shoe Shopping for New England Weather

Buying footwear for Massachusetts’ unpredictable weather is about as fun as a broken leg. Bring back local shoe stores!

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The Really High Housewives of MetroWest Boston

Out with the chardonnay, in with the gummies—why a new generation of Massachusetts’ parents are choosing cannabis to cope.

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Courtside Kicks, a Luxe Streetwear Buy-Sell-Trade Shop, Opens in Copley Place

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