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SB Editorial Team 11/24/24 SB Editorial Team 11/24/24

The World’s First Phone Call ☎️ Happened In Boston

On March 10, 1876, in his Boston laboratory located at 5 Exeter Place, Alexander Graham Bell made history by conducting the first successful telephone call.

SB Editorial Team 2/4/24 SB Editorial Team 2/4/24

Santarpio's Pizza 🍕 120 Years Of Epic Thin-Crust Pies in East Boston

Santarpio's Pizza has been serving up epic pizza since 1903. Steeped in history and renowned for its unbelievable food, this place is iconic.

SB Editorial Team 6/20/23 SB Editorial Team 6/20/23

Boston Pops Influence on Culture 🎼 From "Star Wars" to "Jurassic Park"

The Boston Pops Orchestra has captivated audiences for over a century. While many are familiar with its famous conductor Arthur Fiedler and the annual Fourth of July spectacular, there are lesser-known stories that add to the orchestra's legacy.

SB Editorial Team 6/19/23 SB Editorial Team 6/19/23

Hilarious Homegrown Talent 🤣 Boston's Top 5 Famous Comedians

Boston’s comedy scene is legendary. From clubs and bars to theaters and late-night shows, the city has produced some of the funniest comedians in the industry.

SB Editorial Team 6/18/23 SB Editorial Team 6/18/23

Lost and Found 🔎 Boston's Hidden History and Vanished Landmarks Revealed

Beyond the well-known sites, Boston hides a many lesser-known events and lost landmarks that have contributed to its past. Here are 10 little known places and events:

SB Editorial Team 6/15/23 SB Editorial Team 6/15/23

10 Boston Neighborhoods 🏠 A Brief History Of Each

Boston is for sure an OG city. Founded in 1630, is one of the oldest and most historically rich cities in the US. Over the centuries (centuries!), it has developed into a tight knit group of neighborhoods, each with its own personality.

SB Editorial Team 6/14/23 SB Editorial Team 6/14/23

From Paris to Parker House 🇫🇷 The Intriguing Journey of Boston Cream Pie

The exact origins of the Boston cream pie are a subject of some debate, but it is widely believed to have been created by a French chef named M. Sanzian at Boston's Parker House Hotel.

SB Editorial Team 6/13/23 SB Editorial Team 6/13/23

10 Urban Legends 👻 Things That Go Bump in the Boston Night

From phantom motorcyclists to haunted hotels, Boston is rife with chilling tales. Here are 10 Boston urban legend. Some you’ve certainly heard before, others might be brand new to you.

SB Editorial Team 6/11/23 SB Editorial Team 6/11/23

Parking Spot Saving 🥊 In Boston It’s About Way More Than Saving Spots

Picture this: a blizzard hits. Hours of intense shoveling. A victory. You drag a kitchen chair out, maybe a couch, to save the spot and if anyone moves it, its war.

SB Editorial Team 6/8/23 SB Editorial Team 6/8/23

❺ Iconic Boston Bars That Were Around In The 80s

Boston's nocturnal underbelly thrived in the 1980s. In the midst of cultural revolutions, the city's bars became hotbeds of raw expression.

SB Editorial Team 6/6/23 SB Editorial Team 6/6/23

Union Oyster House 🧑🏽‍🍳 The Oldest Restaurant In America

Listen up and brace yourselves for a wicked ride through time as we hit up the legendary Union Oyster House. This joint's been holding it down since 1826…

SB Editorial Team 6/5/23 SB Editorial Team 6/5/23

Boston Light 💡 Is The First Light House In The United States

Sit back, grab a Dunkin' coffee, and let's dive into the fascinating history, a few wild moments, and what this legendary beacon is up to these days.

SB Editorial Team 6/4/23 SB Editorial Team 6/4/23

“Happy Birthday” Song 🎂 Was Written By A BU Alumna

Birthdays aren’t complete with the iconic "Happy Birthday, right? The iconic tune is part of birthday celebrations worldwide.

SB Editorial Team 6/3/23 SB Editorial Team 6/3/23

5️⃣ Things That Happened In Boston First

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States so naturally we’ve had many groundbreaking events that happened here. In this blog post…

SB Editorial Team 6/2/23 SB Editorial Team 6/2/23

The Curse of the Bambino ⚾️ Examining the Strange History of the Red Sox

Sports loves a good superstition - and the stories of curses that haunt teams for years. One of the most famous and enduring curses in baseball is…

Secret Boston Crew 5/31/23 Secret Boston Crew 5/31/23

Kickoff to Summer 🎉 Boston's First “To-Go Cocktails” Block Party Ignites Downtown This Weekend!

Ahhh summer… (almost)… there's nothing quite like the combination of food, drinks, groovy music, and, most importantly people partying in the great outdoors…

SB Editorial Team 5/30/23 SB Editorial Team 5/30/23

Shipwreck In The Seaport 🚢 An Archaeological Discovery

When we imagine historical archaeological discoveries, we picture brave explorers venturing into hidden caves, dense jungles, or untouched desert ruins.

SB Editorial Team 5/29/23 SB Editorial Team 5/29/23

8 Secret Gardens 🌷 of Boston

Boston has secret gardens scattered throughout the city that provide tranquil havens where you can immerse yourself in nature.

SB Editorial Team 5/28/23 SB Editorial Team 5/28/23

The Skinny House 🏠 A Narrow Marvel and the Tale of Revenge

In the heart of the North End stands a unique architectural marvel known as the Skinny House. This slender four-story home, measuring a mere 10.4 feet in width…

SB Editorial Team 5/28/23 SB Editorial Team 5/28/23

The Cocoanut Grove Fire 👨🏽‍🚒 A Night of Tragedy that Shaped Fire Safety Forever

On a fateful night in November 1942, the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston's Bay Village neighborhood became the site of one of the deadliest nightclub fires in U.S. history.