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The Giant Hood Milk Bottle beside the Children's Museum on Fort Point Channel. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

What it's like to work inside the Hood Milk Bottle

The 40-foot Hood Milk Bottle is one of Boston's most iconic — and unique — structures. Here's how it got to the Seaport in the first place and what it's...

Found family and a celebration of queer identity in 'Portraits From Boston, With Love'

An exhibition of works by queer artists highlights the beauty of their chosen families, self-discovery and love. The show runs through Sept. 8 at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

5 things to do this weekend, including 'An American in Paris' and Immigrant Small Business Day

Plus, an interactive whale learning experience and baby-friendly screenings at Coolidge Corner Theatre.

5 things to do this weekend, including FunkFest and 'Waitress: The Musical'

Plus, interactive improv and a jazz festival in Milton.

A frank discussion about Massachusetts' hot dog hotspots

Central Massachusetts is something of a hot dog hotspot, with four well-known stands within close(ish) proximity of one another. Here's how they measure up, according to WBUR's Lisa Creamer.

5 things to do this weekend, including acrobatic cats and an outdoor writing workshop

Plus, Boston’s Future Fest and a Queen Elizabeth II impersonator.

5 things to do this weekend, including the Cambridge Jazz Festival and a 'Wizard of Oz' art exhibit

Plus, Lowell Folk Festival and “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” in concert.

I learned to love Boston from the banks of the Charles River

As you spend more time around Boston, the Charles River infuses into your consciousness, writes Fred Hewett, who's lived within a mile of the river for more than 40 years....

The books about Boston that historians think you should read

We spoke to a range of writers, academics and historians to learn about the titles that inform them on key parts of Boston's history: from the Indigenous inhabitants to the...

How to take the pain out of parking in Greater Boston

Between street cleaning restrictions, residential parking zones, space savers, garage prices and finding an open metered spot, rules about parking in Boston can be just as complicated as driving around...

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People hanging out at ManRay in Cambridge. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Anything but boring: Your quick list of Boston nightlife hotspots

It's true that the MBTA stops running at 1 a.m., and most bars close by 2 a.m. Nonetheless, Bostonians still have quite a few options to find a good time...

5 farms where you can pick your own flowers in Massachusetts

How to picnic in Boston like a pro, from serene spots to basket essentials

What to know about tick bites, and how to detect and treat Lyme disease

For better or worse: Our readers' most memorable wedding stories

Massachusetts voter guide: Your 2024 state primary breakdown

A hot hurricane summer: How Massachusetts residents can prepare

Quiz: How much do you know about Massachusetts' sharks?

QUIZ: How good are you at identifying poison ivy?

The rise and fall of Cool Dogs, Ayo Edebiri's favorite hot dog-shaped ice cream treat

How New England split with America over hot dog buns