The Boston Globe facts for kids
The front page of The Boston Globe from April 18, 2011
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
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| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC |
| Publisher | John W. Henry |
| Founded | March 4, 1872 |
| Headquarters | Exchange Place, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Country | United States |
| Circulation | 68,806 Average print circulation 226,000 digital subscribers. |
| ISSN | 0743-1791 |
| OCLC number | 66652431 |
The Boston Globe is a well-known daily newspaper that started in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. It has won many awards, including 27 Pulitzer Prizes, which are very important awards for journalism.
This newspaper is the oldest and largest daily newspaper in Boston. It prints news every day and also has many digital readers.
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About The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe is famous for being one of the most respected newspapers in the United States. It has a long history of reporting important events and sharing different viewpoints.
A Long History
The newspaper began in 1872. For many years, it was owned by the Taylor family. Later, in 1993, it was sold to The New York Times company. This was a very big sale at the time.
In 2013, the newspaper was bought by John W. Henry. He also owns the Boston Red Sox baseball team and the Liverpool F.C. soccer team.
Making a Difference
The Boston Globe has often taken strong stands on important issues. For example, in 1967, it was the first major newspaper in the U.S. to speak out against the Vietnam War. This showed its courage and influence.
Who Leads the News?
The main editor of The Boston Globe is Nancy Barnes. She started in this role in February 2023. The editor helps decide what news stories are covered and how they are presented.
Friendly Competition
The Boston Globe's main competitor in Boston is the Boston Herald. While both newspapers report the news, The Boston Globe has more readers.
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The newspaper's building in Dorchester in September 2009. The newspaper later moved its printing to Taunton and its main office to Exchange Place in Downtown Boston.
See also
In Spanish: The Boston Globe para niños
