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3 weeks ago | 
boston.com | Kelly Chan
We’re giving away two free B-Side Memberships (a $140 value!), for you and a friend! Consider this your insider pass to the best of Boston’s culture, food, and events, curated by us. Enter now for your chance to unlock exclusive perks, early access, and the city like you’ve never seen it before. • Prize: Two free B-Side Memberships (a $140 value!), for you and a friend!• Eligibility: Provide email for Boston.com’s Things to Do, and B-Side.
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1 month ago | 
boston.com | Kelly Chan
We’re thrilled to partner with Lyric Stage Boston to give away four tickets to the iconic musical “Hello, Dolly!” Two lucky winners will each receive a pair of tickets to enjoy any showing of this timeless classic, subject to availability. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of “Hello, Dolly!” live on stage. Visit Lyric Stage Boston for more details about the show. • Prize: Two tickets to see Hello, Dolly! at Lyric Stage Boston.
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1 month ago | 
hackster.io | Kelly Chan
Things used in this project ×1×1×1×1×1×1×1IntroductionThis project showcases an autonomous RC car controlled by a Raspberry Pi 5 capable of lane-keeping, stop sign detection, dynamic speed control through optical encoder feedback, and video object recognition through YOLOv5n. A mounted webcam provided the visual input for OpenCV lane detection and color filtering, enabling the vehicle to react to its surroundings continuously.
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1 month ago | 
boston.com | Katelyn Umholtz |Kelly Chan
The time to want a little treat in Greater Boston has never been this sweet. Every month it seems like several bakeries are opening, bringing a new variety of baked goods and pastries to a scene that already had some solid stalwarts. But what happens when there are so many options to choose from is a real case of decision paralysis. Boston.com wants to help with that.
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1 month ago | 
boston.com | Kelly Chan
Get ready for an unforgettable entertainment experience! We’re giving two lucky winners a pair of tickets to the April 30 showing of Mean Girls at the Emerson Colonial Theater. Only in town for one week — don’t miss the Mean Girls limited engagement!• Prize: Two tickets to see Mean Girls at Emerson Colonial Theatre on April 30. • Winners & Selection Date: Two winners will be selected on April 24.
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1 month ago | 
boston.com | Kelly Chan
From Hopkinton to Boylston, thousands of spectators lined up along the race route to cheer on more than 30,000 runners at the 129th Boston Marathon. Each year, marathon goers take the opportunity to make the best colorful, witty signs to give motivation and show their support, for strangers and loved ones alike. Filled with Boston and pop culture references, inspirational words, inside jokes, and quick quips, these are the best signs from the 2025 Boston Marathon.
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1 month ago | 
boston.com | Kelly Chan
Before the Boston Marathon kicked off on Monday morning, colonial militia reenacters walked down on Boylston Street to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. A Paul Revere actor on horseback even shouted, “The runners are coming!” as he rode toward the finish line, honoring Revere’s historic midnight ride on April 19, 1775. However, the actors did not exactly ride smoothly across the finish line, as Revere’s horse got scared by the large blue finish line decal.
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1 month ago | 
boston.com | Kelly Chan
This Monday, more than 30,000 athletes will be participating in this year’s Boston Marathon, and many of their families and friends want to share their personal messages of love, inspiration, and support for race day. Want to share your words of encouragement? Share with us in the form below, and we’ll add your message. Responses have been lightly edited for grammar and clarity. “Bianca Colella, you are stronger than you know and braver than you feel.
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1 month ago | 
boston.com | Kelly Chan
In our “Why I’m Running” series, Boston Marathon athletes share what’s inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston. Looking for more race day content? Sign up for Boston.com’s pop-up Boston Marathon newsletter. Running the 2025 Boston Marathon is personal for me because I’m running in support of Boston Children’s Hospital, where my cousin Rosie has received lifesaving care for the past four years. In May 2021, Rosie was a high school senior preparing for college.
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1 month ago | 
boston.com | Kelly Chan
In our “Why I’m Running” series, Boston Marathon athletes share what’s inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston. Looking for more race day content? Sign up for Boston.com’s pop-up Boston Marathon newsletter. This is my 13th year teaching at Boston Arts Academy (BAA). I love it, and I think BAA is a great community. We really get to know our students as individuals, and create an educational journey that really empowers them towards their goals.
