Meagan McGinnes

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Managing Editor, Dig Aud and Community Engagement at WBUR-FM (Boston, MA)

Asst. managing editor of newsletters @wbur Lover of snacks, public service journalism, fitness and moose (in that order). Thoughts = mine. Mail: [email protected]

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Tell us: Where is your favorite spot for hot chocolate in Massachusetts?

Dec 3, 2024 | wbur.org | Meagan McGinnes

Tell us: Where is your favorite spot for hot chocolate in Massachusetts? Food historian Paula Marcoux pours the finished hot chocolate into mugs to serve. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)And with the holiday season upon us, we think we know the perfect order: a rich cup of hot chocolate. Something to warm your hands and soul. But now we want to know where you go to get your hot chocolate fix around Massachusetts — and if your go-to spot matches up with our staff's fan favorite.
Skip shopping and stroll: Mass. offers 6 free guided hikes on Black Friday

Nov 27, 2024 | wbur.org | Meagan McGinnes

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Most people — including us — have Thanksgiving feast prep on the mind today, but have you thought about what you're doing the day after Thanksgiving? The state Department of Conservation and Recreation suggests taking a hike.
Mass. residents spend big on takeout, according to a new study. Here’s how much | WBUR News

Aug 21, 2024 | wbur.org | Nik DeCosta-Klipa |Meagan McGinnes

Bay Staters are spending big on takeout — but still not as much as some of our neighboring New England states, according to a new study that looked at food and beverage consumption data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Missing: 'Left Guy' from Silhouette Lounge's iconic sign in Allston

Aug 13, 2024 | wbur.org | Meagan McGinnes

Missing: 'Left Guy' from Silhouette Lounge's iconic sign in AllstonThe Silhouette Lounge with its sign missing the man on the left side. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)No one should drink alone. But "Left Guy," one of two silhouetted figures on the Silhouette Cocktail Lounge's sign, is currently MIA, leaving his bud, "Right Guy," quite lonely. “To the person who keeps stealing pieces off our sign — it better look real friggen cool wherever you put it...
For better or worse: Our readers' most memorable wedding stories

Aug 5, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Meagan McGinnes
For better or worse: Our readers' most memorable wedding stories

Aug 5, 2024 | wbur.org | Meagan McGinnes

Getting hitched ideally only ever leaves you in stitches ... of laughter. Earlier this summer, we wanted to know about all the wedding moments that went sideways for our readers. We asked them to tell us their funniest wedding stories, and they really dove for the bouquet on this one, sharing more than 85 memorable moments of matrimony. Here are some of your stories that really took the cake (in some cases, quite literally), lightly edited for clarity.
Day trips in Massachusetts: Hikes, history made fun, ice cream and unofficial hot dog tours

Jun 25, 2024 | wbur.org | Meagan McGinnes |Roberto Scalese |Lisa Creamer |Jill Kaufman

'Day Trips in Massachusetts' was written by WBUR and New England Public Media journalists. For fabulous things to do each week in western Massachusetts, sign up for NEPM’s weekly Culture To Do newsletter. Every Wednesday, you’ll find recommendations for performances, exhibits, festivals and activities. Welcome to the Bay State. Home to Boston, the educational, business and cultural epicenter of New England.
Why lobster roll prices in Boston have gotten so high

Jun 20, 2024 | wbur.org | Meagan McGinnes |Nik DeCosta-Klipa

Why lobster roll prices in Boston have gotten so highA chilled lobster roll with fries from The Oyster Club in Park Square in Boston. (Photo by Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. It’s the first day of summer, and we’re going to feel it.
Boston Marathon start times and how to track your runner

Apr 15, 2024 | wbur.org | Meagan McGinnes

Boston Marathon start times and how to track your runnerRunners cross the start line in the rolling start to the 125th Boston Marathon. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Do you hear that? It's the sound of 30,000 runners lacing up and making their way to Hopkinton this morning for the 128th Boston Marathon.
IVs and ice baths: How med teams are prepping for a warm Boston Marathon

Apr 12, 2024 | wbur.org | Meagan McGinnes |Hanna Ali

IVs and ice baths: How med teams are prepping for a warm Boston MarathonDiscarded water cups litter marathon route at a water station in Newton. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. TGIF! Before you rush out to grab a $1 scoop of ice cream, let's get to today's news:Marathon Monday is looking like a bluebird day for spectators — but less so for runners.