New York City, New York. New York City leads the pack as the most expensive city in the United States. San Francisco, California. Honolulu, Hawaii. Boston, Massachusetts. Washington, D.C. Oakland, California. San Jose, California. San Diego, California. Is Boston one of the most expensive? BOSTON, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Boston is the most expensive […]

In most years, Boston averages a daily maximum temperature for June that’s between 73 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit (23 to 26 degrees Celsius). The minimum temperature usually falls between 58 and 61 °F (14 to 16 °C). The days at Boston continue to warm quickly during June. What is the hottest month in Boston? JulyThe […]

Economy of Massachusetts. The economy of Massachusetts today is based largely on technological research and development and the service sector (including tourism). What industry was Boston known for? Early in its history, Boston made its name as a center for the processing of wool and the manufacture of clothing, textiles, shoes, and leather goods. While […]

If you only look at the statistics, Boston is moderately safe place to visit. According to crime statistics released by the FBI, Boston ranked 45th for highest violent crime rate in the country in 2019, 669.20 incidents per 100,000 residents. Is Boston considered a safe city? Boston is generally safe for tourists, though some neighborhoods […]

Boston Harbor is located in Massachusetts Bay, itself part of the Gulf of Maine which is a projection of the Atlantic Ocean. Massachusetts and Cape Cod bays stretch between Cape Ann in the north and Plymouth in the south and eastward to a boundary marked by Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. What lake is Boston […]

Quality of Life Boston is one of the healthiest cities in the country with a high quality of life to match. Deutsche Bank says Boston is the eighth best city in the world in terms of quality of life. (Boston is the highest-ranking U.S. city on the list). Is Boston a good place to live […]

A buttoned-up wool coat and luxe scarf are Boston staples. For a night out, err on the side of sophistication and skip the running shoes and T-shirt. Typically any outfit you would wear to your day job will work for dinner. Feel free to fulfill your Harvard fantasy and go all in with elbow patches […]

However, most people agree that it isn’t easy to drive in Boston. There is no grid to follow across the city like in New York City, and because most people walk around, there are typically many pedestrians to watch out for in every direction at intersections. Is driving in Boston really that bad? No it […]

What are some Boston slang words? 10 Common Boston Slang Words Wicked = “very” or “really” Townie = local who’s never left their neighbourhood. The Cape = Cape Cod. Packie = liquor store. Bubbler (pronounced bubblah) = water fountain. The Hub = the city of Boston. Grinder (pronounced grindah) = sandwich/hoagie. No Suh = no […]

From All Over the Map: ” A large portion of the city sits on man-made land. Structures built on the landfill are supported by dozens of 30- to 40-foot-long wood pilings, similar to telephone poles, that reach down through the landfill to a harder layer of clay. What was Boston built on? Boston was established […]

The Tea Act (1773), passed by the British Parliament, withdrew duty on tea exported to the colonies.The effect of the Boston Tea Party was that the British passed the Intolerable acts, which were very harsh and cruel to the people of Boston. What was the result of the Boston Tea Party? As a result of […]

The academic workload at BC is pretty tough, but of course that depends on your major. Professors are pretty willing to help students and for the most part want them to do well. I am in the School of Education and a Human Development major, which is considered easy(for the most part true). Is Boston […]

In 2020, the overall water quality safety rating for Boston Harbor’s regional beaches managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation was 93% which was an improvement over the prior year, which had a score of 89%. Can you swim in Boston beaches? Visitors to the area may find themselves pleasantly surprised by the number […]

Chicago and the Chicagoland area as a whole are significantly bigger than the Boston area. Additionally, Chicago has a more sophisticated food scene as well as better architecture. Chicago has very unique, diverse, and well-defined neighborhoods whereas Boston’s neighborhoods can blend together sometimes. Which city is better Chicago or Boston? You factor in living expenses, […]

barney – a Harvard student or graduate (used by working class residents of Somerville). What is Barney slang for? Definition of barney 1 British, informal. a : an angry argument : altercation, row You might have a barney with your husband over his inability to find your jokes funny but actually resorting to punching, kicking […]