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.

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Culture
ICYMI: April Crossword Puzzle
Try your hand at this month’s BOStoday crossword puzzle, made of clues from news and topics we shared about in our newsletter and on social media.
April 27, 2023
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A group of City officials cutting the ribbon at the Loop at Mattapan Station.
Development
Welcome to the Loop at Mattapan Station
The new transit-oriented Mattapan development has created 135 units of affordable mixed-use housing and 10,000-sqft of retail space.
April 25, 2023
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The girls flag football team from Peabody posing with a football.
Sports
Kicking off a league of their own
The inaugural girls flag football league will kick off on Thursday, April 27.
April 21, 2023
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Events
Make a splash for Right Whale Day
The Bay State will celebrate the first Right Whale Day on April 24.
April 21, 2023
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Mural of Rita Hester in Allston
City
Meet Boston’s mural consultant
The City’s mural consultant will use $3.5 million to add 10-15 new murals or other art projects through 2025.
April 19, 2023
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The ears of a white and brown dog looking at the off-leash area inside Park-9.
Culture
Park-9 is ready to paw-ty
We’re unleashing the details of New England’s first dog bar Park-9.
April 13, 2023
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A workout class at the Seaport Common.
Culture
Ready, sweat, go: Seaport Sweat returns
Sweat it out this summer with free workout classes at the Seaport.
April 11, 2023
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A rendering of the new Seaport campus buildings and pedestrian walkways.
Development
Designing the Seaport’s future
The plans include the first satellite HBCU campus for our city and a new art gallery.
April 7, 2023
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Development
Housing for books and people coming soon
The proposal outlines plans for a multipurpose reuse of library space to provide affordable housing.
April 7, 2023
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An eastern cottontail in the grass.
Travel and Outdoors
Boston bunnies explained
Curious about those Cottontails? Hop in and learn about these Boston bunnies.
April 5, 2023
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Local government 101
Class is in session — learn more about our local government and how to get involved.
April 3, 2023
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View of Zakim bridge over the water in Boston
Events
ICYMI: March Crossword Puzzle
Think back on this past month in Boston to help you complete our crossword puzzle.
March 30, 2023
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The dock of the Charles River Esplanade at sunset.
Travel and Outdoors
Restoration at the Charles River watershed
Here’s how the Charles River Watershed Association will use a $1 million donation
March 28, 2023
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Walter Baker and Co., Boston's first chocolate factory
History
Boston’s first chocolate factory
March 27, 2023
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History
BOStoday: Two truths and a lie
Can you spot the local lie?
March 24, 2023
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A Green Line train approaching Coolidge Corner.
City
Details on the MTBA’s new dashboard
Stay up to speed on the T’s slow zones.
March 24, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
Hidden gem towns to visit in Massachusetts
There is something for everyone at one of these small towns.
March 22, 2023
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View of the Chinatown arch at night.
Development
Possible park in the sky for Chinatown
Here are the highlights on a new air-rights project in Boston
March 22, 2023
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Graphic of a Bingo card with nine items relating to St. Patrick's Day
Events
Play along: The BOStoday St. Patrick’s Day Bingo card
Let’s see how many of these squares you can cross off.
March 15, 2023
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A bronze statue at the Irish Famine Memorial.
Culture
Tour the Irish Heritage Trail in Boston
Here are just a few of the 20 sites on this historic walking trail.
March 10, 2023
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The Hue upstairs dining room with hightop tables and a bar.
Food
Cheers to Hue in Back Bay
Make your reservations to explore this new two-level restaurant with three areas.
March 10, 2023
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Events
Run with TrailblazHERS this International Women’s Day
Take Back the Night is a women’s community run that will support a local women’s shelter.
March 6, 2023
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The location of the Boston Massacre outside the Old State House.
City
Boston honors Crispus Attucks with Commemoration Day
Learn more about the first man who died in the Boston Massacre.
March 2, 2023
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The George Washington statue in the Boston Public Garden on a snowy day.
History
There’s snow place like Boston
It’s snow secret that New England winters can be pretty cold.
February 28, 2023
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View of the Boston Harbor and Christopher Columbus Park in winter.
Events
Women’s History Month events in Boston
Celebrate all month long at these local events.
February 28, 2023
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The unusual "This Is Boston" billboard in Allston.
Culture
“This is Boston.” billboard
Have you noticed the unusual billboard in Allston?
February 24, 2023
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A Grey's Anatomy Scene in Boston.
Culture
Meredith Grey is moving to Boston
Longtime TV character Dr. Meredith Grey has picked Boston, chose Boston, and will love Boston.
February 22, 2023
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A bowl of Gumbo from Hunter's Kitchen.
Food
Mardi Gras eats in Boston
We’re dishing where to find Cajun classics like gumbo, shrimp boil, and boudin.
February 20, 2023
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A view of the Montreal skyline.
Play
The ultimate road trip to Montreal
Hit the road and head to Montreal — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
February 20, 2023
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Boston skyline along the Charles River in winter.
City
Boston’s affordable housing investment by the numbers
We’re breaking down Mayor Wu’s plan for 802 units in eight neighborhoods.
February 16, 2023
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