2025 gave Boston plenty to talk about. Some stories surprised us, some sparked debate, and others reminded us why we love covering this city.
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Across news, sports, culture, real estate, travel, food, and community, we’re revisiting our favorite reads from the past year. From Brad Marchand’s tearful return to TD Garden to the fall of robotics giant iRobot, the protests that brought tens of thousands to Boston streets, and more, these are the stories that defined the year.