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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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The Old State House in downtown Boston.
Culture
A wicked awesome lesson on the Boston accent
Here’s what you need to know about the Boston accent.
February 14, 2023
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Boston building triva image featuring three buildings.
Culture
Boston’s building name trivia
Take a guess on the names of these three Boston buildings.
February 10, 2023
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The bronze statue of Bill Russell.
History
Watch Netflix’s new documentary — Bill Russell: Legend
Netflix dropped a new documentary about the Celtics legend and civil rights activist.
February 8, 2023
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A container of six brown eggs next to a metal whisk.
Food
Cracking open an eggcellent local study
BU’s recent study says egg-stra eggs are good.
February 8, 2023
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A new electric school bus.
Airports and Transportation
It’s electric: Boston Public Schools adds new electric buses
Learn how these electric buses are being integrated into the fleet.
February 6, 2023
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Events
Valentine’s Day events in Boston
Fill your hearts and calendars for the month now.
February 2, 2023
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The three bronze statues outside Fenway Park.
Sports
Unpacking Truck Day in Boston
Here’s what you need to know before the truck leaves Fenway Park.
February 2, 2023
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A Boston Lager at Sam Adams Boston Taproom.
Sports
Sam Adams Super Bowl Advertisement
There’s a lot to talk about in the 60-second commercial.
January 31, 2023
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Bubble Bath wine bar atmosphere with Charlie.
Food
Sip wine at Bubble Bath’s guest sommelier series
Stop by the wine bar inside High Street Place on Mondays for curated sips.
January 27, 2023
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Shot of the Boston Harbor Hotel and buildings around the harbor
City
A recap on the State of Boston
Mayor Wu has had a very busy first year in office and the city is strong.
January 25, 2023
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Drinks at the bar at La Royal in Cambridge.
City
James Beard Award Semifinalists from Boston, MA
A round of applause for all of the nominees that turned up the heat in the kitchen this year.
January 25, 2023
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The Encore Boston Harbor casino at night.
Business
Your guide to sports betting in the Bay State
Get ready to place your bets, Boston.
January 23, 2023
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The view of Boston City Hall.
City
Brutalist architecture in Boston
Learn about the design of Boston’s City Hall, which was recently dubbed the fourth ugliest building in the US.
January 23, 2023
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City
What we know about rent control in Boston
We’re breaking down Mayor Wu’s proposal to bring back rent control.
January 19, 2023
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Paramount sign in downtown Boston.
Development
Could Boston’s skyline reach new heights?
The BPDA proposed changes could increase the height restrictions in Downtown Boston
January 18, 2023
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Events
2023 Lunar New Year Celebrations
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit locally.
January 18, 2023
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A snowboard on Wachusett Mountain.
Culture
Where to ski, snowboard, and tube near Boston
Hit these slopes less than two hours away from Boston.
January 17, 2023
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Boston skyline on an overcast day.
Business
The best places to work in Boston
Check out which Bay State companies made the top 100 list by Glassdoor.
January 17, 2023
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Wall sign inside the ClayLounge.
Arts
Creative hobbies to explore in Boston
Express your creative side at one of these local creative outlets.
January 11, 2023
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The custom house tower at night.
Business
10 jobs open in Boston
If you are #OpenForWork or know someone who is, save this for reference.
January 9, 2023
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Culture
Take the T to Wachusett Mountain
It just got easier to travel to the slopes. 🏂
January 5, 2023
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The Paul Revere statue in front of the Old North Church.
History
Seven facts about Paul Revere
Test your knowledge on the local legend.
January 3, 2023
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Food
Cheers to the Food and Wine Festival
Here’s what you need to know for the annual festival at the Boston Harbor Hotel.
January 3, 2023
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Holiday decorations on a street in Beacon Hill.
Culture
Taking a break
We will see you next year, Boston.
December 22, 2022
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Boston skyline from the river at golden hour.
Culture
BOStoday’s Best of 2022
Check out the most popular stories of the year.
December 22, 2022
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Refection of the George Washington statue
Culture
Play BOStoday’s crossword puzzle
Can you solve this local crossword puzzle?
December 20, 2022
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Downtown Boston at night.
Culture
Enter the Boston in 100 words contest
The writing contest is open to anyone in Boston.
December 20, 2022
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Dames Point Bridge in Jacksonville, FL
Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our guide to Jacksonville, FL
Here’s what you need to know for your vacation to the 904.
December 20, 2022
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Boston skyline at sunset.
Business
Two Black-owned startups recognized by Google
The local companies will receive $100,000 from the Google Black Founders Fund.
December 16, 2022
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