The Charles

March 26, 2010

Ah yes, the Charles is one of the Boston’s finest charms. Home to a number of crew races and sailors, there’s always someone on the water when the weather permits! Here another fun story about sailing, ships, and the Charles river:
“I often went for long walks when i lived in Boston, out by the harbor. [...]

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Senior Skip Day Spent in Boston

March 24, 2010

Ever wonder what it’s like growing up as a teenager in New England? We were lucky enough to receive this story from one of our readers. A past rabble-rouser, here’s his account of one day he spent skipping school to explore Boston:
“It all started on a day known to high school students as ‘Senior Skip [...]

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Harvard and the MFA

March 22, 2010

We’ve got another feature on two of Boston’s famous places: Harvard and the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA). Check out the story:
“I remember visiting one of my friends who was attending a conference at Harvard, and I used that as an opportunity to visit the ivy league university. I am used to university campuses [...]

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Lantern Ceremony in Jamaica Plain

March 20, 2010

Here’s an awesome story about Jamaica Plain’s annual Lantern Ceremony:

“My daughter and I lived in Jamaica Plain for many years. It’s an eclectic, family-friendly part of the city with its own special vibe. It’s a mix of hip little stores, parks, and ponds that are nestled between Brookline (expensive), Roxbury (think Brooklyn, NY) [...]

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A Condo for his Dog

March 18, 2010

Sometimes apartments, condos, and residences are pet-friendly, and sometimes they’re not. Nonetheless, can you imagine facing this difficult decision: get rid of your dog or move out. For most, the answer is obvious—keep the pet. But that doesn’t make it any easier to find a place. Here’s a story about how one of our readers, [...]

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Childhood Memories

March 16, 2010

Here’s a nice story submitted by one of our readers. On a trip to Boston, she ends up reliving some of the moments she had as a child:
“I’d finally returned to Boston for the first time since I was 10 years old. Over three decades later, I was living in New England once again and [...]

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Best Restaurants in JP

March 15, 2010

Good afternoon all. We’ve just added a section on lunch-time dining in Jamaica Plain, offering up our selection of the best 5 restaurants in the area. Head over and check out our list of the top 5 restaurants in Jamaica Plain.

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Just Moved In!

March 14, 2010

Hey there! We’re back with another story from one of our friends. She just found the condo of her dreams not too far away in Massachusetts. Read what she has to say about her new  permanent residence:
“So, after my two year search to find a home, I finally came across the condo of my dreams [...]

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Boston’s Official Bird

March 12, 2010

Here’s a great story from a Boston sports fanatic. The area has a variety of sports venues, and Bostonians are quite serious about supporting the local teams! Read below:

“The Celtics had done it again. They had succeeded in winning yet another NBA championship. But this one was a little more special. The Houston Rockets and [...]

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First Trip to Boston

March 9, 2010

We’re going to start featuring some fun stories about visiting and living in the Boston area. Below, our first contributor talks about one of his quick, nonetheless exciting, trips to Bean Town. Stay tuned for more!
“I used to work for USAir and could fly stand-by for free. One day my wife and I decided [...]

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