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Katy Kostakis

City Editor

A Massachusetts native and an alumna of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, Katy Kostakis has written for Turner Classic Movies, The Spruce, Simply Recipes, Paste Magazine, and more. She loves cooking, literature, cosmetics, Renaissance and Medieval history, travel, arts & entertainment, tarot, and astrology. You can often find her traipsing around Salem.

Several people are sitting on benches with a large mural behind themat Lit Crawl Boston
Events
Lit Crawl Boston returns in June
Literary-themed events await bibliophiles.
May 30, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
Six people are standing side-to-side on a rock with a bridge and water in the background.
Culture
The Big E announces 2024 music lineup
These musical artists take the stage from Sept.13-29
May 28, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
The bright yellow front facade of the Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Culture
A quick history of Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site
The Brattle Street house has connections to notable historical figures.
May 28, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
Singer Zaray Rodriguez performs in Boston Lyric Opera's Street Stage.
Culture
Boston Lyric Opera’s Street Stage hits the road
Find out where you can catch these mobile performances.
May 22, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
Mayor Michelle Wu is standing behind a podium and smiling.
City
Mayor Wu releases Summer Safety Plan to curb summer violence
Resources are offered to promote community engagement.
May 22, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
a view through a floor-to-ceiling window with people looking outward
Culture
View Boston offers summertime experiences
Several amentities are available for each endeavor.
May 20, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
Three side by side images from coffee shops
Work
Your guide to Boston’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
May 20, 2024
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Sara Frazier
Boston couldn't let Newbury Street hog all the fun. | Photo by Neslihan Sahinkaya
City
Open Newbury Street dates announced
The Back Bay street will be car-free on Sundays.
May 16, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
a burger from Boston Burger Co. with carnitas, guacamole, and queso fresco
Culture
“Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives” locations in Boston
The self proclaimed “Mayor of Flavortown” has brought the Triple-D production to Boston on many occasions and we’re hungry for the details.
May 16, 2024
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Jessica Burton
a rendering of an imagined panel discussion within the Public Science Common.
Development
Museum of Science making moves for Public Science Common
Three centers will be incorporated into the renovated space.
May 14, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
shelves containing books at Commonwealth Books
Culture
Where to buy used books in Boston
Fill your basket here with thrifty literary buys.
May 14, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
a rendering of the CanalSide space at CambridgeSide
Food
CanalSide Food + Drink coming this fall
The Cambridge food hall features fourteen restaurants.
May 10, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
A photo of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia with large buildings the background, trees and a tram in the foreground.
Culture
Boston’s Sister Cities
These eleven cities share Boston’s diverse culture.
May 10, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
BOSToday Mount Auburn Cemetery 2
History
A quick history of Mount Auburn Cemetery
This well-known cemetery in Cambridge was founded in the 1830s.
May 8, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
A series of pop-up shops with people walking nearby
Retail
Cabanas bring summer style to The Current
Shop at 100 Seaport Boulevard for the summer
May 8, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
A street in the Back Bay, lined with parked cars.
Culture
Block party grant applications available
Want to host a block party in Boston?
May 6, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
a plate of eggs Benedict surrounded by glasses of juice.
City
Last-minute Mother’s Day eats in Boston
Head over to these local restaurants for one tasty Mother’s Day feast.
May 6, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
A fresh brunch donut with blueberries and ricotta from Prima.
Food
OpenTable’s Top brunches in Boston
These Boston-area spots made the OpenTable’s Top 100 Brunch Restaurants list.
May 3, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
Paramount sign in downtown Boston.
City
Boston Cultural Council grant awardees announced
The grant supports local arts and cultural programming
May 2, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
Mint juleps in metallic cups.
Culture
Derby Day in Boston
Trot over to one of these local events for the most exciting two minutes in sports.
May 2, 2024
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Jessica Burton
The sun shining on the palm branches inside the Boston Public Garden.
Play
Summer events happening in Boston
Plan your summer with plenty of festive events happening outside all summer long in Boston.
April 30, 2024
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Jessica Burton
Several children are sorting through a pile of LEGO blocks.
Culture
Boston-themed LEGO sets that we’d like to see
Want to build your own Boston?
April 26, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
An image of the skyline from the Boston Common.
Culture
Who is influential in your life, Boston?
Boston Magazine’s “150 Most Influential Bostonians” has inspired us
April 24, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
A direct frontal view of a Georgian Revival home in Brookline. There are bushes alongside the walkway and trees lining the front of the home.
Real Estate
This Georgian Revival estate in Brookline can be yours — for $25 million
Featuring nine bedrooms and seven baths, this home is over 23,000 sqft.
April 22, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
Aerial view of crowds on the grass at Boston's Hatch Shell
City
A quick guide to the Esplanade
Find out why this three-mile-long park is one of Boston’s most picturesque green spaces.
April 22, 2024
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Katy Kostakis
The Boston skyline with an orange sky.
City
Mayor Wu announces Un-monument Program
Artists can apply to create temporary monuments within Boston.
April 10, 2024
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Katy Kostakis