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SB Editorial Team 7/3/23 SB Editorial Team 7/3/23

New Edition 🎤 Boston’s First Boy Band

From The Beatles, to New Kids On The Block, to NSYNC, boy bands have consistently driven fans crazy. New Edition, born in Roxbury in the 80s - specifically Orchard Park - is Boston’s first.

SB Editorial Team 6/30/23 SB Editorial Team 6/30/23

Guess Where Mother Goose Is Buried 🪦 Yup, Good Ol’ Boston

Mother Goose is the pen name of Bostonian Elizabeth Goose. She is iconic, and has captivated generations children with her stories. A lot of people think she is a fictional character, but Mother Goose has a tangible presence here in Boston.

SB Editorial Team 6/28/23 SB Editorial Team 6/28/23

Whitman, MA 🍪 Birthplace Of The Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie

In the realm of baking, there are few creations as iconic and universally loved as the Toll House chocolate chip cookie.

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 6/17/23 SB Editorial Team 6/17/23

Boston On The Big Screen 🎬 Exploring the City's Connection to Hollywood

When people think of Boston they don’t usually think Hollywood. They think Harvard, the Irish, history, etc etc. Over the years, though, Boston has become pretty popular with Hollywood filmmakers.

SB Editorial Team 6/16/23 SB Editorial Team 6/16/23

Boston's 1980s Punk Rock Scene 🎤 The Rise of Bands like The Pixies and The Cars

Boston's music scene is famous for being the first of many. In the 1980s, the city became a hotbed for punk rock, blending energy and rebellion.

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

Cruel Summertime Sadness: 🎤 A Tribute to Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey

Cruel Summertime Sadness: A Tribute to Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey

SB Editorial Team 6/10/23 SB Editorial Team 6/10/23

Rob Zombie 🧟‍♂️ From Haverhill to Hollywood

Rob Zombie was born Robert Bartleh Cummings on January 12, 1965, in the picturesque Haverhill, MA. Zombie's upbringing was a far cry crazy chaotic mayhem he created later on in his movies.

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

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

The Oldest Tavern In America 🍺 Exploring the Legacy of The Bell in Hand Tavern

Hey there, history buffs and boozers, let's dive into the story of The Bell in Hand Tavern, the oldest continuously operating tavern in the US. Founded in 1795, this legendary Boston…

SB Editorial Team 5/21/23 SB Editorial Team 5/21/23

Boston's Literary Legacy ✍️ A Haven for Great Writers

Boston is a stomping ground for great writers. From the scary stories of Edgar Allan Poe to the transcendental philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson, the city has inspired works of many, many renowned authors.

Paola Acosta 1/26/23 Paola Acosta 1/26/23

Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year

Have you ever heard of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals Awards? Well, Jennifer Coolidge is being recognized with the Woman of the Year award this year!

Katherine Furry 4/16/21 Katherine Furry 4/16/21

Hasty Pudding Theatricals: 71st Woman of The Year

Every single year the Hasty Pudding Theatre announces and honors the Man and Woman of the year to kick off the beginning of their show’s run, but unfortunately, due to the pandemic, this will not be the case this year.

Paola Acosta 4/15/21 Paola Acosta 4/15/21

Boston Harbor Distillery

The Boston Harbor Distillery has announced that they have donated $18,000 to the Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) to be put towards its Education Foundation and the creation of leader scholarships to be given to future leaders of the restaurant and food service industry.

Katherine Furry 4/6/21 Katherine Furry 4/6/21

Praise Art Gallery: Artist's Talk with Madeline Donahue

Check out this Artists Talk at Praise Shadows Gallery!

Matthew Jaroncyk 3/18/21 Matthew Jaroncyk 3/18/21

Local Singer Hits the Big Time on American Idol

Learn about Collin Jamieson and his successful performance on American Idol that helped him get to Hollywood!

Katherine Furry 3/9/21 Katherine Furry 3/9/21

Strong Girls, Strong Women: Women’s History Month In Boston

Check out this event in Boston for Women’s History Month!

Matthew Jaroncyk 2/22/21 Matthew Jaroncyk 2/22/21

Learning About Boston Design Week

New year not only means a new you but time to get some new furniture. Learn about Boston Design Week and how it plans to be run this year and how it can make you feel more at home.