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Boston : city, port on Massachusetts Bay, and capital of Massachusetts population 617,594 — Webster

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Boston is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. The city proper covers 49 square miles (127 km2) with an estimated population of 692,600 in 2019, also making it the most populous city in New England, and is the seat of Suffolk County (although the county government was disbanded on July 1, 1999). The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area known as Greater Boston.

Boston is one of the oldest municipalities in the United States, founded on the Shawmut Peninsula in 1630 by Puritan settlers from the English town of the same name. It was the scene of several key events of the American Revolution, such as the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the Siege of Boston. Upon gaining U.S. independence from Great Britain, it continued to be an important port and manufacturing hub as well as a center for education and culture.

The city has expanded beyond the original peninsula through land reclamation and municipal annexation. Its rich history attracts many tourists, with Faneuil Hall alone drawing more than 20 million visitors per year. Boston’s many firsts include the United States’ first public park (Boston Common, 1634), first public or state school (Boston Latin School, 1635) and first subway system (Tremont Street subway, 1897).

Today, Boston is a thriving center of scientific research. The Boston area’s many colleges and universities make it a world leader in higher education, including law, medicine, engineering, and business, and the city is considered to be a global pioneer in innovation and entrepreneurship, with nearly 5,000 startups. — Wikipedia

Encyclopædia Britannica

Portal

Boston Discovery Guide, Boston WikiProject

Search

WolframAlpha

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Inspiration

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Virtual tour of the Boston Public Garden (YouVisit)

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Innovation

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Boston Innovation
Innovation and Technology (Boston.gov)
Boston Inno

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Preservation

History

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (Webisodes)

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The Freedom Trail (Maps)

Massachusetts Historical Society
Boston History (History.com)
Boston History in a Minute (Ye Olde Tavern Tours, YouTube)
The Boston History Project (YouTube Channel)

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Participation

Education

List of colleges and universities in metropolitan Boston (Wikipedia)

Course

Boston Course (Simmons University)
OER Commons: Open Educational Resources

Community

Boston Neighborhoods (Discover New England)

Event

The Boston Calendar

News

Boston.com, The Boston Globe, NPR Archives

Book

ISBNdb

Government

Visit the Massachusetts State House (Virtual Tour)

City of Boston Government (Official Site)

Document

USA.gov

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Expression

Fun

Fun Activities & Games in Boston (Trip Advisor)

Humor

Boston Humor (Peter R. Bono)

Sports

New England Sports News (NESN)
Boston Sports Journal
Boston Sports News (Boston.com)
Sports in Boston (Wikipedia)

Arts

25 (Mostly) Free Ways To Acquaint Yourself With Boston’s Arts Scene (Dianna Bell, WBUR)
Arts Boston (Calendar)
Arts and Culture (Boston.gov)

Performing Arts

10 Great Movies Set in Boston (Culture Trip)
Famous Movies Filmed in Boston (Boston Discovery Guide)
10 times Hollywood used Massachusetts as a stand-in for another location (Kevin Slane, Boston.com)
Productions made in Massachusetts (MA Film Office)
Films Set in Boston (Wikipedia)

Fiction

Boston in Fiction (Wikipedia)

Poem

OEDILF: The Omnificent English Dictionary In Limerick Form

Music

Dropkick Murphys

Boston’s 25 greatest pop music acts ever (Joan Anderman, James Reed and Sarah Rodman, Boston.com)
Musical groups from Boston (Wikipedia)
Song Lyrics

Folklore

Boston Ghosts & Haunted Folklore (Celebrate Boston)

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2 new teams reportedly enter the mix for Xander...
by Conor Roche on November 26, 2022 at 11:48 pm
Bogaerts is one of the top prizes in MLB free agency this offseason. The post 2 new teams reportedly enter the mix for Xander Bogaerts appeared first on Boston.com.
Jerod Mayo believes Patriots ‘have to’ take...
by Conor Roche on November 26, 2022 at 8:56 pm
"Each game is its own game, let me start by saying that. At the same time, it wasn't our best showing the last time we played these guys." The post Jerod Mayo believes Patriots ‘have to’ take playoff loss to Bills personally ahead of first matchup this season appeared first on Boston.com.
Princeton earns 56-54 win over Northeastern
by Associated Press on November 26, 2022 at 7:28 pm
The Huskies (1-5) were led by Jahmyl Telfort, who posted 18 points and six rebounds. The post Princeton earns 56-54 win over Northeastern appeared first on Boston.com.
A closer look at the Bruins’ and Celtics’...
by Trevor Hass on November 26, 2022 at 6:25 pm
They're a combined 20-1 at home this season. The post A closer look at the Bruins’ and Celtics’ sizzling starts at TD Garden appeared first on Boston.com.
10 things we learned from Julian Edelman’s ‘A...
by Conor Roche on November 26, 2022 at 5:50 pm
Edelman shared the professional and personal struggles he's gone through over his career and life. The post 10 things we learned from Julian Edelman’s ‘A Football Life’ appeared first on Boston.com.
World Cup analysts cite more goals from crosses,...
by Associated Press on November 26, 2022 at 4:44 pm
The nine penalty kicks awarded in the first 16 games put this World Cup on track for a record 36. The post World Cup analysts cite more goals from crosses, penalties appeared first on Boston.com.
Jesus Christ, Streaming Star
by New York Times Service on November 26, 2022 at 3:52 pm
“The Chosen,” a TV series about the life of Jesus, pulls off a crowd-funded miracle: a hit with a Christian fan base that is breaking into the mainstream. The post Jesus Christ, Streaming Star appeared first on Boston.com.
Chinese court sentences Canadian singer to prison...
by New York Times Service on November 26, 2022 at 3:30 pm
Before his arrest over #MeToo allegations, Kris Wu was one of China’s most popular entertainers, with legions of fans and brand deals. The post Chinese court sentences Canadian singer to prison for rape appeared first on Boston.com.
‘Gangnam Style’ brought K-pop to the world,...
by New York Times Service on November 26, 2022 at 3:09 pm
In 2012, the song took over the internet, and it helped pave the way for the global success of Korean pop. But Psy, the artist behind it, spent years trying and failing to replicate the phenomenon. The post ‘Gangnam Style’ brought K-pop to the world, but haunted its creator appeared first on Boston.com.
Think your thermostat is lying? Science explains...
by Washington Post on November 26, 2022 at 2:03 pm
A number of factors — potentially including the color of a room — can influence how we experience temperature. The post Think your thermostat is lying? Science explains why. appeared first on Boston.com.

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