Nia Harmon

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Entertainment Executive Producer at WEBN-TV Boston

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Is Boston a caring city? Readers 'respectfully disagree.'

Dec 16, 2024 | boston.com | Nia Harmon

Readers Say A recent WalletHub study ranked Boston No. 3 in the country. Some readers, however, have a different experience. The Northeast is known for being straightforward. So, when we asked readers for their reactions to New England's largest city ranking No. 3 for most caring place in the nation, we received some disagreement.
10 must-try holiday treats at Market Basket

Dec 13, 2024 | boston.com | Nia Harmon

Community Find these festive treats at a Market Basket near you. There's plenty of ways to get Bostonians in the holiday spirit, including indulging seasonal favorites on grocery store shelves. Flavors of peppermint, chocolate, and egg nog can be found throughout the aisles of your local store, making for great snacks for holiday parties or delicious stocking stuffers.
What was your favorite movie, TV show of 2024?

Dec 13, 2024 | boston.com | Nia Harmon

Tell Us We want to hear about all of your favorites from this year. This year gave us no shortage of heavy hitters in movies and television. Some of the most fascinating stories on screen became social media sensations, driving up viewership, and building cult fan bases, like the Netflix series "Baby Reindeer" the portrayal of a stalking experience starring Richard Gadd.
Boston ranked third most caring city in the U.S. Do you agree?

Dec 12, 2024 | boston.com | Nia Harmon

Tell Us "Caring means having a connection with others and being concerned for their wellbeing," according to WalletHub. When thinking about places that exude warmth and hospitality, Boston is rarely anywhere near the top of that list. The city - and New England as a whole - instead embrace the coldness, even outside of the long winters. Take the nickname for Bay Staters as an indicator that friendliness is probably not necessarily what we're known for. Great sports? Yes. Kindness? Debatable.
Were Boston streets really designed by cows?

Dec 10, 2024 | boston.com | Nia Harmon

Wickedpedia "A lot of cities have a nice, neat grid, or at least something close to it. In Boston, [we] really [do] not." Boston takes tremendous pride in its history. Present day Massachusetts was one of the first colonies settled in the early 17th century, later becoming the sixth state in 1788. Mass. was a key battleground in the fight for independence from under British rule, home to important acts of resistance and patriotism leading up to and during the American Revolution.
Do you take your pet to see holiday lights?

Dec 6, 2024 | boston.com | Nia Harmon

Tell Us If you captured a photo or video of your pet while looking at holiday lights or are planning to go see them together, we want to see it. The holiday lights are hung and people are venturing out to neighborhoods across the country that take their holiday decorating very seriously. Some neighborhoods go all-out with their holiday displays, attracting people from outside of the community to come and enjoy the extravagant decor.
Here's how to spend the perfect day in Roxbury

Dec 5, 2024 | boston.com | Nia Harmon

Neighborhoods In Boston.com's Perfect Day series, we're talking to a local expert in each of Boston's 23 neighborhoods about how they'd spend their perfect day. See what makes this city so special to your neighbors, and share your perfect day with us at . Robert M. George, executive director of Roxbury Main Streets, takes us through his perfect day in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood.
Do you shovel snow? Help us create a snow removal guide for the season.

Dec 2, 2024 | boston.com | Nia Harmon

Tell Us If you or someone you know offers snow removal services, let us know in the form below. Early morning temperatures reached the teens on Monday and meteorologists are sharing what's ahead for the next seven days. It's officially beginning to feel like winter in Boston. Local meteorologists shared during their newscasts and on X that Bostonians should expect cold temperatures and snowfall later this week.
Where to shop local this holiday season

Nov 29, 2024 | boston.com | Nia Harmon

Shopping Check all of the gifts off of your shopping list with this guide of gift inspiration around Greater Boston. Are you in need of some holiday gift-giving inspiration? There are plenty of places to look locally for the perfect gift for just about anyone in your life. Whether you are shopping for a bookworm, sports fan, the family foodie, or anyone in between, this guide has gift ideas for friends and family of all ages and interests, all while supporting local businesses in the process.
Is it ever OK to sing along at the movies? Readers say 'never.'

Nov 25, 2024 | boston.com | Nia Harmon

Readers Say Eighty-six percent of respondents said it's 'never' OK to sing at the movies. Although the highly anticipated movie-musical "Wicked" is out in theaters, that does not mean it's time to give your own performance alongside Elphaba and Glinda. In true "Wicked" fashion, the movie took the box office by storm opening weekend breaking multiple records in the genre.