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The Colonial period experienced numerous epidemics, including measles in 1657 and Yellow Fever in 1699. However, it was smallpox that would become one of the deadliest diseases to the American colonies, with Boston’s significant port at the epicenter. During an outbreak in 1721, there wer...

A pop-up restaurant in Boston is offering a unique dining experience featuring live lava shows. The Icelandic-themed eatery, called “Lava,” has brought in volcanologists to create a realistic lava flow for guests to watch while they enjoy their meals. The lava show is created by pumpi...

Today is the unofficial first day of spring for those living in the Boston area. Some cities are food cities, others music cities. Boston is a sports city. We take pride in the connection, the identity, the camaraderie of sport. Today’s the running of the Boston Marathon, usually the Red Sox h...

It was raining men for me back in the 70s and 80s — from the Cape all the way down to Southie — but times have changed, and like the Townie who peaked in high school, my looks and fame are far gone. I’ve been out of the game for over 40 years, and I feel like I’m not desir...