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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Songs to fall in love with this Valentine’s Day | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton February 13, 2025
Valentine’s Day can be a fun holiday no matter your relationship status, and what better way to celebrate than by listening to some great love songs? I’ve picked out a few for whatever relationship stage or Valentine’s Day mood you might be in because I believe there’s a perfect love song for everyone. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): The ultimate Valentine’s Day gift guide for every type of romance 

Analise Bruno January 26, 2025
Valentine's Day is the Superbowl of holidays for serious relationships. Whether it’s been one year or five — it’s your time to shine.  Not everything can be wrapped up with a bow, but some things can. If you’re in the market for tangible gifts, listen up.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Love is not actually blind — here’s how to master Valentine’s Day

Analise Bruno February 13, 2024
Dear Abby: Is there ever a “right” way to do Valentine’s Day? The date is quickly approaching and I don’t know how to go about this. Romance is pretty new to me, but there’s someone I like. Please help. 
Ariana Lim | Graphic Artist

A not-so-little kid in a candy store

Amanda Brecher October 10, 2023
Working in a candy store, seeing Harriet the not-so-little kid coming in every day, gave me greater hope for my looming adulthood. It’s not an impending doom the way people make it out to be, telling me to cherish my youth and not wish it all away. But I know better than they do that it’s entirely in my control.
A wrapped gift. With the winter holidays and the season of gift-giving fast approaching, Lynn shares 10 gift ideas from the most memorable ones she has given and received. COURTESY OF M01229 VIA FLICKR

Lynn’s gift guide for the holidays

Lynn Chu November 30, 2021
It’s time to start thinking about gifts for friends and family.
person holding their stomach

Ask Sophia: Why is my stomach gurgling?

Sophia Yakumithis April 16, 2021
Since I’m an on-call expert for my friends’ GI problems, here’s how to handle a digestive dilemma.
East to West: Feb. 16, 2021

East to West: Feb. 16, 2021

Justin Tang February 16, 2021

Happy Tuesday! Today, we cover why BU Dining changes menus unexpectedly, the addition of recycling bins to West Campus, Boston on Valentine’s Day, and more. FEATURING: Justin Tang, Ele Berger,...

Boston businesses are still experiencing high demand for Valentine’s Day products despite the pandemic. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DFP FILE

Boston still bustles for Valentine’s Day

Daniel Kool February 12, 2021
While the pandemic has pushed some of Boston’s Valentine’s Day shoppers online, businesses that typically experience a surge around the holiday say demand remains high.
Max Brenner is the frequent location of many Valentine’s Day dates, anniversary celebrations and even the occasional engagement proposal. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Satisfying Boston’s sweet tooth: three shops make up the recipe for love

Kelly Kong February 13, 2020
With Valentine's Day rapidly approaching, the scramble for that perfect present is in the air — and the smell of chocolate is stronger than ever.
Mary Ann Nagle, owner of Phillips Candy House in Dorchester, speaks Wednesday about her famous chocolate turtles featured on Oprah’s 2015 Favorite Things List. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Phillips Candy House’s Mary Ann Nagle on chocolate and traditions

Sonia Rao December 3, 2015

Phillips Candy House, known for its Oprah Winfrey-approved turtle baskets, is Dorchester’s very own version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Customers visiting the shop are greeted with delightful...

Something Sweet for winter’s close: Cupcake cafe offers seasonal menu

Daily Free Press Admin February 26, 2014

As February comes to an end, it’s hard not to look ahead to spring in anticipation. Even if you’re sick of the cold, you can still take advantage of what winter has to offer — without getting snow...

Oxytocin: Love potion?

Daily Free Press Admin February 13, 2012

By Kimberly Clark, Features Staff Writer Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays some love and the rest love to hate. I don’t care what people claim; there is no middle ground. If you happen to be...

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