Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Jessica Burton

Senior City Editor

Jess is based in Boston, MA and when she isn’t creating content, you’ll find her at one of the local breweries, walking her dogs on the Esplanade, or attending a concert. After graduating from the University of Florida, she moved to Columbia, SC where she worked at various nonprofit organizations + was a City Editor for COLAtoday before relocating to launch BOStoday in 2021.

Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Boston, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 26 gyms and fitness offerings around Boston.
Meet some of the 2024 fastest growing local companies in Chattanooga featured on Inc. 5000’s list.
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
We hope you’re ready to feast — Italian-style. Here are Italian feasts to check out this summer in the North End to honor a different Italian saint.
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 12 farmers markets around Boston, MA.
We asked ChatGPT which travel destinations are most similar to Cola. See what the artificial intelligence program said.
We asked ChatGPT which travel destinations are most similar to Horse Capital of the World. See what the artificial intelligence program said.
We asked ChatGPT which travel destinations are most similar to Cowtown. See what the artificial intelligence program said.
Take a bite out of these seven unique dogs around the Greater Boston area ahead of the Fourth of July.
Think back on all the exciting things that happened in June. Now, take a shot at this crossword puzzle.
Break out the red, white, and blue and prepare to party in the USA Boston-style during the city’s Independence Day celebrations.
The new pop-up outdoor social space and roller skating rink Rollerama at Kendall Common is now open.
Our city’s disco party tradition returns this Thursday, June 27. Grab your roller skates and head to City Hall Plaza’s Donna Summer Disco Party.
Al Horford, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard all took the hot seat for a fresh shave at Gillette Headquarters.
The sky is the limit for these round up of rooftops around the greater Boston area.
This new permanent art installation highlights our city’s transit system and modes of transportation through history.
We could be in for a “scorcha” of a summer. The service’s Climate Prediction Center predicted warmer-than-average summer weather in Boston.
Save the date for Friday, June 21 for the city’s first duck boat parade since 2019.
The team wins Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals and ends a record-breaking season by securing their 18th season championship title.
Could they win the NBA finals on 617 day again?
Boston will host 50+ community-led events to shine a light on global art and culture this month.
The new Mediterranean-influenced restaurant is now open in Back Bay.
Here are eight ways to celebrate Juneteenth around the city of Boston this week, from a panel event to a community picnic.
Caution: You’re about to enter the splash zone. Take a lap around one of these public pools in Boston.
We’re breaking down the new elements of the Boston Marathon logo and plans to support the running community in the future.
Make the most of what’s left of patio weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Boston’s many beautiful patios.
🏒 Skating through the history of Northeastern University’s Matthews Arena and plans for the new multi-purpose athletics facility
Browse rows of records, snack on shareable apps, and sip housemade spirits at Headroom on the second floor of Trillium in Fort Point.