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The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Halloween and sustainability: a grave issue

Anna Welsh October 22, 2023
In a few days, many will inevitably turn to Amazon Prime to fast-track their last-minute costume idea to their dorm mailbox. But just as fast as they are thrown together, the colorful wigs and cheap, nylon tutus will be stuffed into the back of a closet or deep in a trash bin.
Boston restaurants and bars are preparing for an increase in outdoor dining and takeout orders this weekend due to Super Bowl Sunday. COURTESY OF PIXABAY

Restaurants prepare for take-out heavy Super Bowl

Samuele Petruccelli February 5, 2021
Sports-centered restaurants and bars usually see increased business on Super Bowl Sunday. Now, businesses that normally seat sports fans at tables and bars are adapting for an unprecedented night of football.
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.
People shop at the Prudential Center in Boston Wednesday. This Black Friday, a popular shopping holiday, fewer people participated than in previous years. PHOTO BY MAE DAVIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Retail stores find ways to keep Black Friday, holiday season mobbed

Devon Capizzi December 4, 2014

For many Americans, Thanksgiving weekend is family time as much as it is shopping time. Heralded as the busiest shopping day of the year, Black Friday sees stores such as Best Buy, Target, and Walmart...

While the National Retail Federation predicted that the average consumer would spend $77.52 on Halloween this year, several Boston University students and Boston Costume store employees said locally, less money would be spent on costumes. GRAPHIC BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Halloween spending report not reflective of Boston expenditures

Fred Schillinger October 30, 2014

Leaves have started falling, the air is getting colder and pumpkins are appearing in windows and on doorsteps throughout Boston, all signaling that Halloween is just around the corner. And if you have...

Sweetheart Spending: Boston florists sell red but look to get back in black with Valentine’s rush

Daily Free Press Admin February 10, 2014

Flower shops across the Boston area have been preparing for months for the rush of orders that are expected to arrive this upcoming week. Suitors and sweethearts will be looking for floral arrangements...

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