Boston (magazine) facts for kids
February 2006 issue
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| Editor | Chris Vogel |
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| Categories | Lifestyle |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Metrocorp Publishing |
| Total circulation (2016) |
83,079 |
| Founded | 1805 |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Horticultural Hall Boston, Massachusetts |
| Language | English |
| ISSN | 0006-7989 |
Boston is a popular magazine that comes out every month. It focuses on life in the Greater Boston area. This magazine has been published for a very long time, starting way back in 1805.
Contents
History of Boston Magazine
Boston magazine first began publishing in 1805. This makes it one of the oldest city magazines around.
The magazine is owned by a company called Metrocorp Publishing. This company is based in Philadelphia. They bought Boston magazine in 1970. Metrocorp also owns another well-known publication, Philadelphia magazine.
Boston magazine is very successful. It prints about 500,000 copies each month. Many of these copies are sold directly from newsstands. This is one of the highest rates for any magazine in the United States.
The magazine has won many awards. It has been named one of the best city magazines in the country. This award comes from the City and Regional Magazine Association. Boston magazine has won this award nine times in the last ten years. In May 2015, it received another award from this association.
The "Best of Boston" Awards
"Best of Boston" is a special award given by Boston magazine. It is featured in an annual issue. This issue helps people find the best things in the city. The awards first started in 1974.
The awards are given in many different categories. These categories can change each year. Some recent awards have included:
- Best clam chowder
- Best cookware store
- Best day spa
- Best gym
- Best jewelry store
- Best martini
- Best mojito
- Best pizza topping
- Best shiatsu (a type of massage)
- Best teeth whitening service
- Best thai food
Many businesses in the Boston area proudly show off these awards. They might display a certificate. They also use the award logo on their signs, in their ads, and on company items. Besides these annual awards, Boston magazine also writes articles about local resources. These articles help readers find things like "Top Schools," "Top Restaurants," and "Top Doctors."
Other Publications by Boston Magazine
Boston magazine also creates other special publications. These are like sister magazines.
- Boston Home is a magazine that comes out four times a year. It is for readers who like fancy interior design. It also covers home decor and architecture.
- Boston Weddings is a yearly magazine. It helps people plan weddings. It is very useful for brides-to-be.
Working with Other Businesses
Boston magazine works with many other companies.
- The magazine has been owned by Metrocorp Publishing since 1971. This company is based in Philadelphia.
- Boston magazine also partners with local media. These include WCVB-TV Channel 5, WBZ NewsRadio, Greater Media, WBUR, and Magic 106.7. They often promote each other's content.
- Boston magazine is a member of the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME). This is a group for magazine editors.
