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The Daily Free Press

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Liza Berdykulova | Senior Graphic Artist

The classic holdover: A spring break away from home

Ananya Swaroop March 4, 2025
Maybe I’ll wake up without an alarm, make a good breakfast, take a relaxing bath and tick off things from my spring break bucket list. Of course, there will be moments where I’ll wish I was home, but I’ll remind myself that I’ll be okay. And above all, I’ll take it one day at a time. 
People shop in Vivant Vintage on Newbury Street. The store officially opened this location Saturday. AVA RUBIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Vivant Vintage opens second location on Newbury Street, aims to “dress everyone”

Brontë Massucco March 4, 2025
While Newbury Street is known for drawing in large crowds on weekends, a line of shoppers took over the sidewalk as they waited for Vivant Vintage’s new location to officially open March 1.  Justin Pomerleau, owner and CEO of Vivant Vintage, opened the business’s flagship store in Lower Allston in 2014. Opening a location on Newbury Street has always been a dream of his. 
Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

The myth of escape

Gabriel Martins February 21, 2025
But growing is inevitable, regardless of where you are. We have this mentality that we must evolve or die, but evolving doesn’t mean changing your life dramatically. We evolve in little ways every day— even if it’s in the courage it takes to live at home.
A person speaks with the front desk at the Educational Resource Center in the Center for Career Development building. Many Boston University students have on- or off-campus part-time jobs in addition to being a full-time student. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Glimpsing into the lives of full-time students with part-time jobs

Lilu Trondowski September 18, 2024
For some students, finding employment is not a simple task, but for others, work has become a space and time to further their aspirations.
Boston Marathon runners make their way past the finish line in Copley Square in April 2023. Small businesses along the route explained the positive and negative impacts that the marathon can have on operations. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston Marathon’s impact on small businesses

Camille Bugayong April 12, 2024
With the Boston Marathon approaching on Monday, various small businesses provide insight into the impact that the marathon, runners and tourists have had on their establishments in recent years.
Better Than Ezra

‘Long Lost’ ‘90s bands back in college towns? Better Than Ezra return to their roots

Daisy Levine November 2, 2023
Better Than Ezra's Kevin Griffin on returning to Boston for the first leg of their Return of the Legends of the Fall Tour.
People walk through open Newbury Street. The initiative ended this weekend after 16 consecutive Sundays. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Open Newbury ends after expanded run of weekends

Samantha Genzer October 20, 2023
Open Newbury, an initiative by the City of Boston to transform Newbury Street into a pedestrian-friendly zone on certain Sundays throughout the summer, ended this weekend after 16 consecutive Sundays of the event.
Books stacked in front of a coffee bar at Trident Booksellers on Newbury Street. MADI KOESLER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Independent bookstores find new revenue streams in building community

Brett Abrams October 4, 2023
In the modern digital age, with online retailers becoming cheaper and more accessible, independent bookstores are turning toward building community as a successful business model in a competitive industry.
A “Red Rebel” stands over other Extinction Rebellion protesters lying on the ground in protest of climate change near Copley Station. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Extinction Rebellion stages ‘die-in’ on Newbury Street

Daily Free Press Staff October 1, 2023
Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion organized a “die-in” protest and march on Newbury Street on Wednesday. The “die-in” was a part of the “Week of Rebellion,” a series of events from Sept. 18-27.
Open Newbury in 2019. Newbury Street will be pedestrian only on Sundays from July 2 to Oct. 15. PHOTO COURTESY OF EDWARD ORDE VIA WIKIMEDIA

Newbury Street to be open to pedestrians only on Sundays throughout summer and fall

Matthew Eadie June 2, 2023
Newbury Street — Boston’s premiere outdoor shopping and dining street — will be open to pedestrians only on Sundays from July 2 to October 15, the city announced in early May, among other streets as well.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Sustainability in style: Credo and Covet

Kendall O’Brien March 31, 2023
Trends aren’t always worth following, but one trend consumers should subscribe to is sustainability. Consumers have taken a newfound interest in eco conscious actions, and stores are taking notice.
Glossier

Glossier Boston opens its doors on Newbury Street

Nicole Gonzalez March 27, 2023
Beauty brand Glossier opened a permanent store in Boston on March 24, making the location the company’s tenth physical store in the United States.
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