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WBUR 90.9 FM
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

890 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

Sasha R. writes: NPR is my crack. My new crack.

I got sick of nodding and smiling, and wanted to get out of the cave in which I live, so I timidly set the dial to 90.9, and at first, yes, I'll admit, I'd tune out the soothing voices like background noise, but then,…

Christian Science Church

210 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Tracee D. writes: I have always wanted to go here!
I am obsessed with maps and globes, plane tickets and stained glass! so I was designed to enjoy the mapparium.

Mary Eddy Baker is an amazing lady/force of nature. This whole place is here b/c of her vision. Regardless…

Weekly Dig
Neighborhood: South End

242 E Berkeley St
Roxbury, MA 02118

Tom E. writes: I'm looking at this star-rating thing wondering what to say needs improving on The Dig to justify only giving in 4 out of 5, and I'm drawing a blank.

Too many adverts? Not really - compared to other freebie magazines it's far more reasonable.

Too…

WBOS 92.9 FM
Neighborhood: Dorchester

55 William T Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125

Jill H. writes: The ONLY reason why I docked WBOS a star is because they seem to have changed things up a bit by adding too much Jack Johnson and too little 90's alternative. I know, I know, no one is really into 90's alternative as much as I am, but the run that…

WERS 88.9FM

120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116

Damien S. writes: -dims lights, blurs face-

I have a secret. On Sunday mornings, I turn on Emerson College Radio and listen blissfully as Standing Room Only segues in to All A Cappella.

Pour your coffee/tea/sheep's blood and just try to shake that awestruck, childlike…

WJIB Radio 740

443 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138

Pete S. writes: When I was a kid, the only music stations my mother would listen to were of the easy listening variety. I hated it, but it became burned into my psyche. Thanks to Bob Bittner, owner and sole operator of WJIB, Memories 740 ("Easy as the Breeze"), I…

WZBC 90.3 FM

Boston College
McElroy Commons 107
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Micaela L. writes: I love this radio station! I first discovered it as an undergrad at BC -- there were always so many interesting shows. I had a bunch of friends who were involved, but beyond that, there are always interesting playlists to be heard. I recently…

WMBR 88.1 FM
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT

142 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02142

Naomi b. writes: Definitely my favorite station. In my old age, non-student life I've transitioned from Late Risers' Club to Breakfast of Champions, which I adore. It's my lifeline to the indie world since I can't stay up late enough to go to shows that start at…

New England Sports Network
Neighborhood: Fenway

70 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215

paige m. writes: i moved away from boston and i miss watching red sox games.

NESN I MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

i wish you were more accessible.

The Second Glass
Neighborhood: Financial District

50 Congress St
Ste 615
Boston, MA 02109

Tom E. writes: A free wine magazine written by young people in Boston - a nice find. I think this is a great idea for mere plebians like me who like wine but don't have the budget, the advanced age and the snobbery to handle normal wine magazines. Hey - they had a…

Asian American Civic Association

200 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116

Michael T. writes: I sat on their Board for a year and in that year I saw the inner workings of one of the best run and mission/action oriented Asian non-profits in Boston. These guys do what they do and do it the best!

The Asian American Civic Association (AACA) is a…

WBZ Newsradio 1030
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

1170 Soldiers Field Rd
Allston, MA 02134

Matthew A. writes: I have been listening to this AM standard for a long time. It is one of 2 AM presets in my car and I really find the traffic on the 3's accurate and useful for my daily commute.
As I am a news junkie, I enjoy this station as it has breaking news as…

The Boston Phoenix
Neighborhood: Fenway

126 Brookline Avenue
Suitte 3
Boston, MA 02215

Viv C. writes: As an out-of-towner with no idea what to do, the Phoenix was extremely thorough and detailed with listings and reviews for theatre, arts, movies, comedy, dining and other entertainment. That's how my BF and I discovered that several museums,…

WFNX 101.7 FM

25 Exchange St.
Lynn, MA 01901

Vietnam L. writes: Oh FNX Radio! You silly radio station you! How I miss you! Thanks for the memories... all good, zero negative!

I used to work at FNX Radio as a board operator. I left the station back in February of 06'. Some of the best people I've ever worked…

WFNX-FM Boston Phoenix Radio

583 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Michelle K. writes: Though I usually put my iPod on shuffle while at work, today I'm listening to WFNX and it's GRRRRRRREAT [like Frosted Flakes but better for your teeth]. Any radio station that doesn't make me want to shoot myself in the foot after 4 hours of…

WEEI AM 850 Sports Radio

20 Guest St
Brighton, MA 02135

Dan P. writes: This would be a good sports talk radio station if they went heavy on the Dale & Holly and Planet Mikey type shows and eliminated Dennis & Callahan and The Big Show with the Big O. The difference? The first two talk about sports and are generally…

Boston Common Press
Neighborhood: Brookline Village

17 Station St.
Brookline, MA 02447

Nancy K. writes: This is the home of America's Test Kitchen (on PBS) and Cook's Illustrated. They are the secret to my cooking, I trust them 100% for everything. They test all of their recipes until perfect. Currently The Cook's Illustrated Thanksgiving Survival…

The Christian Science Monitor
Neighborhood: Back Bay

175 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Walker S. writes: I am a long time subscriber to The Christian Science Monitor. It's a real daily newspaper, not a religions paper. Coverage is global with a paper edition published Monday through Friday. The Monitor also has a multimedia website, an e-mail…

WROR 105.7 Fm
Neighborhood: Dorchester

55 William T Morrissey
Dorchester, MA 02125

Julie A. writes: am I getting old or is this station rocking more? I almost wanna say it's better than ZLX for classic rock because ZLX plays too much Pink Floyd and the Police and crap like that. WROR plays the good power ballad soft rock and hard rock that you just…

Bay Windows
Neighborhood: South End

46 Plympton Street
Suite 5
Boston, MA 02118

Matthew A. writes: Bay Windows has been around for like FOREVER. I am so glad it has been there for me since I have been out.
It has helped me live, dream, and be an active part of the gay community.
I still enjoy reading it and seeing who and what is out and about and…

American Police Beat
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

1 Brattle Sq
Ste 4
Cambridge, MA 02138

Glen M. writes: This is a great publication for police officers and their families. It is hard to keep up with all of the police related news out there but APB does a great job of it. The articles are well-written and the quality of the publication is always…

Boston Metro Publishing

320 Congress St Fl 5
Boston, MA 02210

Hana T. writes: What's good about Metro on the T?

Cover! So you don't have to stare at other people. Awkward.

Cover! So other people don't stare at you. More awkward.

Cover! So no eye contact caught between you and the other people. Yes!
No awkwardness.

Cover!…

Modernista!
Neighborhood: Chinatown

109 Kingston St Fl 2
Boston, MA 02111

Tim B. writes: Modernista! is a privately owned advertising agency whose clients include HUMMER, Cadillac, TIAA-CREF and Product(RED).

Having very little experience working in other advertising agencies I can't make a good comparison but from my own experience and…

Telemundo-Boston

529 Main St Ste 124
Charlestown, MA 02129

Ben L. writes: Ah Telemundo.
These are the people that work hard every day to bring quality Spanish language programs to the Boston area. If you don't know what I am talking about there is an enitre world that is waiting for you to open the door. Soccer games,…

Radio Disney Am 1260
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

226 Lincoln Street
Allston, MA 02134

Jake M. writes: Less a radio station than a sustained mad sugar rush made aurally manifest, the unapologetically ridiculous Radio Disney bursts out of your speakers in an ebullient candy-colored surfeit of cartoonish cute, overwhelming you with nothing but high…

Wbcn 104 Fm
Neighborhood: Fenway

Leo Birmingham Parkway
Boston, MA 02215

Bridget D. writes: I despise U2 and it is playing in my head phones right now as I listen at work and wait for Toucher and Rich to start talking again so I can get through the rest of my day without stabbing myself in the eye.

Toucher and Rich came to Boston 2 years ago…

Wbrs Waltham Fm 100

415 South St
Waltham, MA 02453

Daniel M. writes: Almost nobody outside of Waltham knows about this station and only a small number of local residents have stumbled across it at 100.1 FM. Yet this station, the radio voice of Brandeis University is a welcome relief from the slick overprogrammed junk…

WINCAM

80 Skillings Rd.
Winchester, MA 01890

Jeff D. writes: WINCAM
www.wincam.org
Is the local community television station for WInchester, MA.
Located on Cable 8 (local events) and 9 (Political and municipal channel)
The station provides coverage of local sports, arts, entertainment, talk shows, political…

Improper Bostonian
Neighborhood: Back Bay

142 Berkeley St Ste 3
Boston, MA 02116

Jennifer S. writes: The very first thing I do each and every time I pick up an Improper Bostonian is flip to the Ezra Dyer article. This guy seriously cracks me up. Pick up a copy the next time you are waiting for the T, get to know Ezra, and I promise the 20 minutes…

Allston-Brighton Free Radio
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

451 Cambridge St
Allston, MA 02134

Aaron S. writes: This is some cool free local radio. Check them out at 1630am. They only broadcast on a 10 watt, so don't stray too far from the station if you want to listen, but enjoy if you are in the hood.

Woburn Daily Times Inc

1 Arrow Dr Ste 1
Woburn, MA 01801

Jeff D. writes: Woburn Daily Times provides excellent local and national coverage , but mostly a localized focus for those who live in the Woburn/Winchester area. It has an excellent classifieds section and job section as well. It has award winning sports coverage…

WJMN-FM - JAM'N 94.5 Hip Hop & R&B

10 Cabot Rd
Ste 302
Medford, MA 02155

Yihwa H. writes: In the world of popular commercial-ish big-blasty radio stations, I feel like it's sort of a norm for them to repeat the same songs over and over. I mean, that's why they're the 'hit songs' right, and on the 'hit radio station' rather than a more…

DJ Stevie Ray

Revere, MA 02151

Dorothy M. writes: Specializing in the 70's & 80's
Karaoke-Disco-Motown-Rock
As Well as the Hits of Today
All Occasions
Check it out.:-}

New England Cable News aka NECN

160 Wells Avenue
Newton, MA 02459

JAZON L. writes: As the name implies, you must have cable TV to watch NECN. In this day and age, most of us have cable so it should not be a problem. For those that do not, get with the times and pay the $20 for basic cable.

I like NECN b/c it's all about local…

93.7 Mike FM

20 Guest St
Boston, MA 02135

Daniel M. writes: Where have you been all my life?

Let me state that I HATE the radio. I can make a playlist of four songs and play them on repeat on the old iPod thanks but this station is WIN WIN WIN.

So far I have heard:

Jordin Sparks
Fleetwood Mac
The Cars
Don Henley…

WTKK 96.9 Fm Talk
Neighborhood: Dorchester

55 William T Morrissey
Dorchester, MA 02125

Kerri O. writes: I find myself listening at certain times. Mostly because , after I've heard the BBC news, and Fresh Air, I need something else.

Despite the fact I don't agree with Michael Graham on several things, I like him. He's polite with folks who have…

Boston Globe

135 Wm T Morrisey Blvd
Boston, MA 02108

Tom E. writes: Want to pay for a newspaper? Something a bit better than the comic they hand to you for free in the morning? NO?!
Would a Pulitzer prize persuade you?
How about a weekly column on social manners?
Tales of the City? Coupling? Crossword??

So you're still…

Boston Herald
Neighborhood: South End

One Herald Square
Boston, MA 02118

Aretha W. writes: The Pros:
easy, pre-coffee reading
lots of pictures and colors
I was in it today! teehee (They did an article on yelp)

The Slap:
tabloid newspaper
sensationalism
kind of like a print version of fox 25 news

WBMX FM Mix 98.5
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

1200 Soldiers Field Rd
Allston, MA 02134

Tedd L. writes: I've listened to this radio program for a loong time. I was listening when Lynn Hoffman was around and they used to do the really good nutcrackers. I think they toned down a bit on them because I remember one going pretty far, and with this ''let's…

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