Maya Shavit

6 days ago | boston.com | Maya Shavit

For travelers already searching for winter getaways, a new route from Boston to the Caribbean was announced this week. Dominican airline Arajet will expand to Boston’s Logan International Airport, marking the carrier’s second U.S. gateway in the Northeast, according a press release. The airline will offer four weekly, non-stop flights from Boston to Las Américas Santo Domingo Airport in the Dominican Republic beginning Nov. 4.

1 week ago | boston.com | Maya Shavit

Copley Square Park has partially reopened, but based on what Bostonians are seeing, the space might have been better left untouched. Since July 2023, the Back Bay neighborhood’s public square that sits directly across from the Boston Public Library has been closed. The $16.9 million project was initially slated to be completed by the end of 2024. Instead, the main plaza opened to the public on Marathon Monday, and the remaining lawn and fountain area will reopen in June.

1 week ago | boston.com | Maya Shavit

A hidden cafe with delicious pastries is the best brunch spot in the Bay State, according to Yelp. 3 Little Figs in Somerville made the review platform’s list of best brunch spots in each state in a ranking put together by the company’s top community contributors known as the Elite Squad. While the list covers everything from elaborate meals to quick bites, 3 Little Figs stands out as a community-centric, family-owned business.

1 week ago | boston.com | Maya Shavit

When the sun comes out in Boston, you know it’s time to grab a seat on a restaurant patio and soak it all in. Starting Wednesday, over a hundred establishments will offer outdoor seating, according to the City of Boston. For Kathy Sidell, the owner of Saltie Girl and Stephanie’s on Newbury, patio season brings people together for celebrations of life. “It’s like recreating a piazza in Italy,” said Siddell.

2 weeks ago | boston.com | Maya Shavit

After facing the emotional roller coaster of college admissions season, a group of local teens found a sweet way to cope — baking a “rejection cake” and sharing it on TikTok, where the post quickly went viral. Ceci Skala from Needham Massachusetts posted a TikTok video of her high school friend group and their “rejection cake” that amassed over six million views. “When I posted it my account was only followed by my friends so I did not think it would go viral at all,” Skala told Boston.com.