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Why Christmas Was Once Illegal in Boston
Few places in America carry as much festive expectation as New England in December. The image practically sells itself: snow on cobblestones, candlelit windows, church bells echoing off old brick. So it comes as a genuine surprise to learn that Boston, now fully at ease with tinsel and holiday markets, once made celebrating Christmas a ... Read more
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Harvard Crimson
The Fringe at the Lilypad: A Cornerstone of Cambridge Jazz
At 10:32 p.m. on Oct. 19, George Garzone — who had minutes ago been milling about the small space and chatting with old friends while his bandmates warmed up — began playing, his saxophone shining golden amidst the dark. Every Monday, Garzone — who, along with bassist John Lockwood and drummer Francisco Mela, makes up jazz trio The Fringe — performs at the Lilypad, a small music venue and event space. Through changes in venue and trio members, The Fringe’s weekly improvisational performances have been a cornerstone of Cambridge’s jazz scene for 45 years, gathering an audience of both devoted returners and first-time listeners.
nbcboston.com
From Harvard Square to Fenway, big changes hit Boston's restaurant scene
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between November 2, 2026, and November 8, 2026. Charlie's Kitchen in Harvard Square Will Not Be Reopening. A landmark dining spot in Cambridge has officially said farewell.
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The Natick Comets are taking over the PWHL on Feb 6!
Natick Comets Take on the PWHL! Join Us for a Night with the Boston Fleet!. Get ready, Comets! We're heading to Agganis Arena for an exciting night of professional women's hockey!. The Natick Comets Hockey Club is thrilled to invite our players, families, coaches, and community to join us on...
Daily Free Press
Boston’s ‘Rat Queen’ draws followers to the GSU
The rats took over the George Sherman Union Thursday night. Boston University students stood in a large semicircle on the GSU Plaza, taking in the words of the Rat Queen, a Boston resident who has gained local fame for walking the streets of Boston in a papier-mâché rat mask with a kazoo disguised as a trumpet.
Boston
Encore Boston Harbor employees ratify contract, ending 63-day strike
The strike, which began Sept. 4, included more than 1,300 housekeepers, cooks, servers, bartenders, slot attendants, and warehouse and receiving workers. More than 1,300 employees at Encore Boston Harbor voted to ratify a new contract on Thursday, ending a strike that began on Sept. 4. Teamsters Local 25 and UNITE...
Boston
Eng skips council hearing on Blue Hill Ave. project despite subpoena, citing family vacation
Councilor Culpepper said he plans to seek court enforcement of the subpoena that the council would vote on Nov. 18. MBTA General Manager Phil Eng skipped a Boston City Council hearing Friday at which he had been subpoenaed to testify about the controversial Blue Hill Avenue redesign, with the transit agency citing a “previously planned vacation with his family.”
Dorchester Reporter
Bill Brett showcases Boston’s veterans in latest entry to his series of portraits
Above, Bill Brett discussed his latest book about veterans on Nov. 5, 2026 in the library of the Massachusetts State House. Anna Saldinger photo. Dorchester native Bill Brett, an award-winning Boston Globe photographer over some seven decades, has over that time also served as a visual historian for the people of Boston. In his seventh book, “Boston Veterans Appreciation,” he again turned his lens and ear close to home, saying the process of capturing portraits local veterans was “just beautiful.”
maldenblueandgold.com
Where Childhood Comes Ashore: Halloween along the Boston Waterfront
A young boy dressed as George Washington smiled as he rode a pony along Boston’s waterfront. Not far away, two children dressed as Michael Jackson and a Minion were busy playing an inflatable ball-toss game. Between the games, costumes and music, families gathered at the Tall Ship Boston on Sunday, October 25th, for its Halloween Celebration, the Boo Bash.
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Salem's Barrio Tacos Shuts Down After Five Years, Lease Left Unrenewed
Barrio Tacos has closed its restaurant at 41 Lafayette St. in Salem after five years, ending a run that began when the build-your-own taco chain first opened its doors there in summer 2022. The closure leaves just two Barrio Tacos locations remaining in New England, down from three before the Salem shutdown.
pshighlander.com
Sustainability in the Clothing Industry
“Fast fashion” is a phrase seen throughout Pingree school and beyond to describe our fashion industry. There are posters lining the walls near the Vault at Pingree, projects in classes, and multiple articles explaining the dangers. Fast fashion is a manufacturing process that decreases the quality of the items to increase supply. The selling technique was developed in order to ensure that the consumers buy the products and there is an increase in revenue. The fashion industry must rely on predictions for seasonal trends to maximize profit, but with fast-fashion, the industry does not have to predict these trends, they can change the inventory during the same season to keep up with the trends. With the quick shift in the selections, Audrey Standton, the sustainability editor for The Good Trade, wrote, “Corners are inevitably cut.” On the contrary, “greenwashing” is another term on the rise. The definition of greenwashing is when companies, specifically clothing brands, advertise as an eco-friendly alternative to fast-fashion when there is evidence that the company still conforms with the fast-fashion selling techniques. While there are concerns about sustainability, fashion is still a prominent component to everyday life and culture.
netheatregeek.com
Clean Clothes Make You Feel Like Somebody: “The Wash”
Ooct. 31 – Nov. 22, 2026. TL;DR: The Porch’s The Wash had a bad night. It is still a great production. Link to purchase the playscript is below. “What doesn’t come out in the wash comes out in the rinse.” – A Southern folk proverb.
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Youth Enrichment Services celebrates opening of Richard Williams Youth Development Center
Youth Enrichment Services (YES), a nonprofit organization committed to providing impactful and rewarding year-roundoutdoor experiences to young people throughout Boston, celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters, the Richard Williams Youth Development Center, on October 29 at 267 Amory Street in Jamaica Plain. “The new Richard Williams Youth Development...