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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...

Gentlemen Hall’s passion will sail the band beyond a hot single

Alex Siber September 4, 2014

You might not know them by name, but you probably know their signature song. Boston Calling performer Gentlemen Hall’s “Sail Into the Sun” is still larger than life a year after its release, but...

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