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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.

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Farmers markets in and around Boston
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 12 farmers markets around Boston, MA.
July 22, 2024
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Cities most like Columbia, according to AI
We asked ChatGPT which travel destinations are most similar to Cola. See what the artificial intelligence program said.
July 5, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Cities most like Lexington — according to AI
We asked ChatGPT which travel destinations are most similar to Horse Capital of the World. See what the artificial intelligence program said.
July 5, 2024
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City
Cities most like Fort Worth, according to AI
We asked ChatGPT which travel destinations are most similar to Cowtown. See what the artificial intelligence program said.
July 2, 2024
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Culture
Hot diggity dog — 7 hot dogs to eat around Boston
Take a bite out of these seven unique dogs around the Greater Boston area ahead of the Fourth of July.
July 1, 2024
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Jessica Burton
A Back Bay street on a sunny morning.
Culture
ICYMI: June Crossword Puzzle
Think back on all the exciting things that happened in June. Now, take a shot at this crossword puzzle.
June 30, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Crowds walking through Downtown Crossings during Harborfest celebrations.
Events
Your guide to Harborfest in Boston
Break out the red, white, and blue and prepare to party in the USA Boston-style during the city’s Independence Day celebrations.
June 28, 2024
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Jessica Burton
The mural at Kendall Common
Culture
New pop-up roller rink in Cambridge
The new pop-up outdoor social space and roller skating rink Rollerama at Kendall Common is now open.
June 26, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Crowds singing and dancing in front of stage at Donna Summer disco party
Events
10 groovy years of celebrating Donna Summer at this local disco party
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.
June 26, 2024
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Three Celtics players enjoy championship shave at Gillette
Al Horford, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard all took the hot seat for a fresh shave at Gillette Headquarters.
June 24, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Culture
10 best rooftop restaurants and bars in Boston
The sky is the limit for these round up of rooftops around the greater Boston area.
June 24, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Culture
See the “Woven City” art installation in Allston
This new permanent art installation highlights our city’s transit system and modes of transportation through history.
June 20, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Summer weather forecast for Boston
We could be in for a “scorcha” of a summer. The service’s Climate Prediction Center predicted warmer-than-average summer weather in Boston.
June 20, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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City
Boston plans for a Celtics duck boat parade
Save the date for Friday, June 21 for the city’s first duck boat parade since 2019.
June 18, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Celtics win the 2024 NBA Championship
The team wins Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals and ends a record-breaking season by securing their 18th season championship title.
June 17, 2024
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Jessica Burton
The Pru cheering on the Boston Celtics
Sports
The Celtics and 617 Day
Could they win the NBA finals on 617 day again?
June 16, 2024
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Jessica Burton
An orange Food-Truck parked on the Greenway
City
Save the date: First annual City of Belonging festival
Boston will host 50+ community-led events to shine a light on global art and culture this month.
June 14, 2024
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The dining room inside Le Mari on Newbury Street.
Food
Le Mari opens on Newbury Street
The new Mediterranean-influenced restaurant is now open in Back Bay.
June 12, 2024
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Jessica Burton
"The Embrace" bronze memorial of arms hugging on Boston Common
Culture
8 Juneteenth events in Boston
Here are eight ways to celebrate Juneteenth around the city of Boston this week, from a panel event to a community picnic.
June 12, 2024
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Jessica Burton
The water in the Mirabella Pool on a cloudy day.
Culture
Take a dip in these pools around Boston
Caution: You’re about to enter the splash zone. Take a lap around one of these public pools in Boston.
June 7, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Culture
BAA unveils new Boston Marathon logo
We’re breaking down the new elements of the Boston Marathon logo and plans to support the running community in the future.
June 5, 2024
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Patios for outdoor dining around Boston, MA
Make the most of what’s left of patio weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Boston’s many beautiful patios.
June 3, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Inside the Matthews Arena and the empty ice hockey rink.
Culture
New updates on the world’s oldest ice hockey arena
🏒 Skating through the history of Northeastern University’s Matthews Arena and plans for the new multi-purpose athletics facility
May 31, 2024
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Jessica Burton
The trees along the Charles River Esplanade.
Culture
ICYMI: May Crossword Puzzle
May 31, 2024
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A view of the dark leather lounge seating inside Headroom.
Food
New lounge and cocktail bar at Trillium
Browse rows of records, snack on shareable apps, and sip housemade spirits at Headroom on the second floor of Trillium in Fort Point.
May 29, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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City
Your guide to Pride Month in Boston
🏳️‍🌈 We rounded up 22 community events throughout Pride Month in June, from parades and festivals to brewery events and beyond. Here’s your guide to celebrating Pride in Boston this year.
May 29, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Three New Vendors at the Boston Public Market.
Culture
Boston Public Market welcomes three new vendors
Get to know the three new artisans and food producers to shop at the Boston Public Market.
May 23, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Crowds standing in front of the Red and Green Stages at Boston Calling
Events
Your guide to Boston Calling
You have your Boston Calling festival tickets — now, read up and prepare for three days of music, food, and fun.
May 23, 2024
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Jessica Burton
37,000 American flags on the Boston Common looking back on the Boston skyline.
Events
10 events around Boston during Memorial Day Weekend
Here are a few things happening around the city if you aren’t going to Boston Calling.
May 21, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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City
Boylston Street’s new bike lane
Construction is about to begin on Boylston Street. Here is what you need to know about the one-way separated bike lane project.
May 21, 2024
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