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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 02/10/2026
Which movie embodies our city — and its residents — the most? As we mark 20 years since the release of “The Departed,” we look back on 16 movies that most scream “Boston.” Vote for your favorite here: trib.al/kQTKaLd
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 01/10/2026
The Red Sox’ season came to a sad and sloppy conclusion as the Yankees completed a two-game Wild Card Series sweep, 9-2, writes Dan Shaughnessy. It was downright embarrassing. trib.al/lxINSh0
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 30/09/2026
A state investigation found evidence that more than 270 Catholic clerics abused nearly 1,000 children across the Catholic Dioceses of Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester over the course of a century. Read more about today's announcement. trib.al/gXOiWfW
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 30/09/2026
A Spotlight Team report found a wave of little-known nursing home owners with opaque funding have gone on a buying spree across Massachusetts. Nearly all of these chains have, on average, eroded care. Read the story: trib.al/owSMfDM
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 29/09/2026
Before the John Hancock Tower was an architectural marvel above Boston’s Back Bay, it was architectural mayhem. Here's a look back 50 years later. trib.al/B1Qt5dr
Many black-painted plywood boards covered the windows of the John Hancock Tower in Boston on Aug. 8, 1973. High winds had broken and damaged much of the glass facade. Text on the card reads: “Fifty years ago, the Hancock Tower officially opened — after a windy road getting there”
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 28/09/2026
A nor’easter lashed Massachusetts with drenching rain and heavy winds over the weekend, flooding some areas and knocking out power for thousands. See more scenes from the storm: trib.al/IQOsZEE
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 28/09/2026
From @globespotlight.bsky.social: After a New Jersey man bought up nursing homes around Massachusetts, some of the state's best-rated facilities fell to among the worst. Patient care plummeted. Veteran staff fled. And the state kept letting him buy more. trib.al/HKE9scd
Text on the card reads: “The Boston Globe Spotlight. He’s buying Mass. nursing homes, cutting budgets, and driving down care. The state keeps signing off.”
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 24/09/2026
People at the top of their field have assembled in Boston for a common goal: to trade tips on how to stay one step ahead of rats. Here's a look inside the second-ever National Urban Rat Summit. trib.al/l4gIWMp
A man shines a light into a rat burrow through a carbon dioxide mist on Boston Common. White text on the card reads: “The nation’s top rat killers are in Boston this week. They’re ready to learn.”
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 22/09/2026
The state education department released the 2026 MCAS test results today. Use our database to explore scores by district and school. trib.al/vTnABtF
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 22/09/2026
Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld spotlights the beauty of Nantucket's last gasp of summer in this week's edition of "As I See It." trib.al/uiXy1AR
A surfer runs into the frothy seas of Madaket. Text on the card reads: As I See It, by Stan Grossfeld. Summer’s golden end on Nantucket
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 16/09/2026
Two women from different parts of the country shared a love for a boy band from Boston. Here's how that fandom – and a chance encounter on a New Kids on the Block cruise ship – saved one of their lives. trib.al/sDwisNN
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 16/09/2026
A federal wildlife refuge in Newburyport saw what officials dubbed a “birdnado,” as thousands of tree swallows took flight Monday afternoon, migrating south for the winter. trib.al/jioxnuo
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 15/09/2026
Surveillance company Flock Safety allowed Boston’s license plate data to be accessed by outside law enforcement agencies during a pilot last year, against Boston’s wishes, according to a city report. trib.al/Yqi0n8Q
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 11/09/2026
A forgotten jacket saved Craig McFarland's life on Sept. 11, 2001. Then a photo of him at Logan International Airport thrust him into the spotlight. For the past 25 years, he's tried to correct the narrative — and value the life he has. trib.al/EaPU3A7
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 11/09/2026
New Hampshire and Vermont’s mountains will be among the first places to really light up with foliage colors. See our foliage forecasts for other states here: trib.al/MDimKEy
Fall foliage forecast for New Hampshire in 2026
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 11/09/2026
Haleema Salie’s pregnant daughter and her husband were aboard a flight that hijackers flew into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. At least 206 people with Massachusetts ties were killed in the attacks. Here are stories of those connected to them. trib.al/rHYxKZU
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 09/09/2026
These “Jaws” fanatics took their love of the film a step further: They recreated it, scene by scene. The Globe's Emily Sweeney went to Quincy to meet the men behind (the aptly named) “Quincy Jaws" movie.
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 03/09/2026
For years, many Roxbury residents who needed a prescription filled had to travel outside the neighborhood. Now, CVS is coming back. But the storefront in Nubian Square won’t look very familiar. It's almost entirely centered on pharmacy services. trib.al/5LhBjBh
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 03/09/2026
With sky-high housing prices, people across Greater Boston are at high risk of displacement. But in the neighborhood that surrounds Roxbury's Montrose Street, the risk of getting pushed out is even higher than average. trib.al/jv6FmAe
A map of areas across Boston shows their displacement risks, according to the Mayor's Office of Housing.
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 02/09/2026
Senator Ed Markey on Tuesday handily beat Representative Seth Moulton and his calls to pass the generational torch in their often-bitter Senate primary. Here’s what he said to a crowd in Boston. Read more about the race: trib.al/kwHwFUj
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 02/09/2026
Dan Koh, a former Biden White House aide, will win the Democratic primary in the race to succeed Seth Moulton in the Sixth Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. trib.al/UiJ08SA
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 02/09/2026
At his campaign’s watch party, Representative Seth Moulton briefly took the stage to concede the Senate Democratic primary and told supporters that he called US Senator Ed Markey “to congratulate him on his victory.” Follow more live updates: trib.al/dv1TH2f
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 02/09/2026
Businessman Michael Minogue will win the Republican nomination for governor, the AP projected. He’ll face incumbent Maura Healey, a Democrat, in November's general election. trib.al/cIctGHX
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 02/09/2026
US Senator Ed Markey is projected to win the often-bitter Democratic Senate primary against US Representative Seth Moulton, according to the Associated Press. trib.al/4P7umEE
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 01/09/2026
Polls are now open for the Massachusetts primary election. Use our voter guide to find information about candidates running in the state primaries for US Senate, governor, and more, as well as other Globe coverage on the various campaigns and candidates. trib.al/dqtYEJb
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 28/08/2026
Would you be able to afford a $400 emergency expense right now? More than a third of families in Massachusetts don’t have enough money on hand to cover that, data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston show. Read more about the new study: trib.al/KLZSVp7
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton's ability to bridge musical genres, politics, medicine, and human rights was the core of what made her a beloved figure to millions, writes Globe columnist Christopher Muther. And she added a bit of sparkle to everything she did. Read more: trib.al/hiO9thR
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 25/08/2026
Harvard University spent years conducting research into a Hingham woman’s genealogy without her knowledge. They discovered she is a descendant of a man who had been enslaved by a member of Harvard’s Board of Overseers. A Globe reporter told her the news. trib.al/AongqAl
Joyce Barber and her daughter, Veronica Hodges, outside the family's historic barn in Hingham. Text on screen says, “They knew their ancestor fought in the Revolution. No one told them he was enslaved by a Harvard overseer.”
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 24/08/2026
With clearing skies starting off the week, New Englanders may be able to view the partial lunar eclipse Thursday night into early Friday. Here's how to see it. trib.al/BUcCuVY
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 22/08/2026
Nowhere in Vermont is the problem of rising human-bear interactions worse than in its ski towns. This year, the challenges are greatest in Stowe, where incidents have created divisions in town — and a circular blame game. trib.al/JDv9Eut
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 21/08/2026
It’s publishing’s hottest season, just in time for cooler weather, and these titles pair perfectly with a cozy scarf and steaming latte. Read the Globe's list of the best new books to read this fall. trib.al/gQqXdd4
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 20/08/2026
An 8-year-old boy who died after he was struck by a falling tree at a summer day camp in Wayland "loved his family more than anything." trib.al/MqcZcBU
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 20/08/2026
Boston's Commonwealth Avenue is defined by many things, including a well-earned reputation of resistance to changing any of it. Perhaps the herd of 130 life-size elephant statues now calling it home is a sign it’s time to forget that — at least temporarily. trib.al/TEJBBQE
A mobile public art installation of 100 life-sized elephants in Boston. Text on the card reads: A herd of elephant statues stands on Back Bay’s historic boulevard. The neighborhood is in awe.
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 20/08/2026
Supporters of Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury woman charged with murdering her three children in January 2023, gathered outside Plymouth Superior Court ahead of another day of testimony in her murder trial. Read more coverage of the trial here. trib.al/bV9XsRJ
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 18/08/2026
Job security in higher education is not what it used to be. Amid growing financial pressures, universities are making cuts to faculty and non-teaching jobs alike, the bedrock of the Massachusetts middle class. trib.al/NkOH3I3
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 17/08/2026
The man fatally shot by a federal agent in Maine last month was driving a car belonging to his roommate, who was sought by ICE, a Maine lawmaker said. Read more here. trib.al/PlkhBVU
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 17/08/2026
Massachusetts is among the richest states in the country, but also among the most unequal. New data in a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston detail the staggering disparities in wealth across demographic groups. Read more here. trib.al/sDvGUea
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 14/08/2026
A new landmark report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston shows Massachusetts' lofty housing prices have helped maintain, or perhaps deepen, the state’s stubborn racial wealth gap. Read more from the report here. trib.al/A3vOCUu
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 13/08/2026
Black student enrollment at Boston Latin School has more than doubled in the five years since an overhaul of the admissions process sought to increase diversity and make the prestigious exam school more broadly reflect the city it serves. Read more here. trib.al/K8woQcB
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 13/08/2026
San Francisco is lowering the share of affordable housing that developers must build as part of their market-rate projects, in hopes that more housing will be built overall. Could Boston do the same? trib.al/b440zPk
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 12/08/2026
Staggering racial wealth gaps remain in Massachusetts, according to a new Boston Fed report. Homeownership is perhaps the single greatest driving force behind those disparities. Read more about study here. trib.al/7fBQZdp
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 07/08/2026
Hunting for a new cable-knit sweater? How about a vintage necklace? Take a look at our list of the best thrift and vintage stores in Boston to guide your search. trib.al/1eg9I6T
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 06/08/2026
Milton town officials have focused unusual attention on Tucker Elementary School: Its children, particularly Black students, are more likely to be investigated for violating residency requirements than any other elementary school in Milton, according to a Globe analysis. trib.al/zK6Evtm
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 05/08/2026
A biotech startup is using AI to search for the fountain of youth. Why didn’t they do it in Boston, the country’s biotech capital? trib.al/Icp5GWA
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 05/08/2026
The nature of the Lindsay Clancy case and the detailed testimony from the trial present journalists with a delicate task: reporting on how an important and prominent case is unfolding without sensationalizing it. Read more about the Globe's approach here. trib.al/ZwELuZ9
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 05/08/2026
Here in Boston, there’s a masterpiece around every corner, from classic Italian subs to exquisitely crunchy bánh mì. But if you want to know which sandwich shops are the best, check out the Globe’s Best of the Best. trib.al/oxj8fOf
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 04/08/2026
Restaurants close, as surely as they open. But the closing of these particular restaurants feels notable, writes Globe restaurant critic Devra First. trib.al/df4mdQn
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 03/08/2026
The Coast Guard’s historic Light Station Boston at the mouth of Boston Harbor — the country’s oldest continually operating lighthouse — will soon be available for certain organizations to acquire at no cost, federal officials announced Monday. Read more here. trib.al/CeAfmMc
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 03/08/2026
Brown University President Christina Paxson will step down in June 2027, one year earlier than planned, university officials announced. Read more here. trib.al/sqf1bQY
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 03/08/2026
Looking for a nice place to eat for a special occasion? Check out our list of fine dining restaurants in Boston. trib.al/doTy5oH
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