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The following was sent over by the city of Boston. Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino held his annual First Night public safety conference, encouraging people to come to Boston to ring i...

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According to the City of Boston's Public Works site, pickups for trash and recycling will be delayed one day between Dec. 26th and 31st. Beacon Hill residents who would normally get...

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All the presents are opened, the wrapping paper is strewn across the floor, and the kids are long gone, having absconded with their fresh loot. Mom and dad, meanwhile, are left to cl...

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The day after Christmas, called "Boxing Day" in some countries, is traditionally a day of organizing and donating.  In the U.S., it marks the beginning what some stores call the "retu...

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1) This is a short workweek for most folks, and there’s precious little time to plan your New Year’s Eve schedule. One part of the planning is already done, however: The MBTA has released...

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Carolers came out to join the Beacon Hill Bell Ringers on Christmas Eve. The event is a Louisburg Square tradition. Were you at the bell ringing? Add your own photos to the gallery!

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Some gifts are dreams come true, but not all gifts.  Did you receive a Forever Lazy that was three times too large for you, or are you buying someone a giant gummy bear for each night of ...

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Each week until the end of the year, Patch is running a shopping tip contest. All you need to do is offer a shopping tip in the comment section below and we’ll pick a winner at rando...