When I first moved to Boston to attend college a few years back, I was proud to think my home was a liberal utopia of social equality, political correctness, and self righteous snobbery. I was …

Boston celebrated two decidedly American holidays this evening—Christmas and Independence Day—by simultaneously lighting an enormous spruce tree and blasting choreographed fireworks into the night sky.
The display was all part of the city’s 68th annual Christmas …

The Boston Freedom Rally, the annual pro-marijuana event that mixes one part serious advocacy with a thousand parts casual toking, blazed through Boston yesterday. All across Boston Common, thousands of people congregated amid what appeared …

Millions walk Boston’s famous Freedom Trail every year without knowing the story behind the red line. It all started with a journalist who just wanted to make it easier for people to visit the historic …

We’ve already blogged about other outdoor events in Boston like the Life is good Festival and Free Friday Flicks, but this time we’re shining the spotlight on another Boston summer tradition: Shakespeare on the Commons. …

This Saturday, the Life is good Festival will descend on Boston Common. This free, family-friendly festival runs from 11am to 5pm and includes a Good Walk for Kids, a Wiffle Ball Home Run contest with …

The Boston Observer, Pilot.
This series will look critically at different issues, people and places in Boston.

With Memorial Day weekend approaching and gorgeous, sunny weather upon us, this is the perfect time to head outdoors. Plan a picnic, take a casual stroll, or go for a run. Here are of my …