The Perfect $20 Weekend in Boston

When you live in Boston, there’s no shortage of activities or restaurants to try. Between the city’s rich history and constant stream of events, our weekends can fill up pretty quickly. The only downside: it can be dangerously expensive. That’s … Continued

A Book Lover’s Dream: Backstage at the Boston Book Festival

On a crisp October morning, I stood outside First Church in Boston wearing a bright red volunteer shirt and a lanyard around my neck. Clutching a clipboard with papers that listed author names and panel times for my assigned location, … Continued

An Emersonian’s Local Guide to the Best Libraries

In honor of National Library Week—celebrated this year from April 6th to 12th—we’re highlighting five of Greater Boston’s best libraries for Emersonians to explore. National Library Week, an annual event sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) since 1958, honors … Continued