Ball Square may sit quietly on the border of Somerville and Medford, but don’t let its small footprint fool you—it’s one of those rare neighborhoods where everything you need fits right in.

Just updated for 2025! Whether you're looking to get ahead on your holiday shopping or need fresh ideas - bookish , musical or for that quirky homebody you love - we've got you covered with the 4Squares Gift Buying Guide. Oh, and we've got some kids' recs too ! For someone who's trying to be a little greener (or a little cleaner) the home and body products at Trove  are a deluxe delight! For the coffee snob in your life (or anyone who is feeling sluggish) bags of the super-c

Now updated for 2025! Local readers, writers, comic book enthusiasts take note! And enjoy the abundance of beautiful gifts for you and yours this year. New to our area this year - Narrative , 387 Highland Ave in Davis Square, an independent bookshop with a warm, welcoming space and both new and used books. Maxima Gift & Book Center , 212 Massachusetts Ave. Arlington, MA Check off the gifts for the book lovers, puzzle fans, and game lovers in your life at Maxima Gift & Book Ce

Just updated for 2025! Whether you're looking to get ahead on your holiday shopping or need fresh ideas - bookish , musical or for that quirky homebody you love - we've got you covered with the 4Squares Gift Buying Guide. And now, kids! Henry Bear's Park (locations in Cambridge, Arlington, Brookline and beyond!) If you’re the auntie or uncle known for bringing the biggest and best to holiday gatherings, Henry Bear’s Park is where you want to shop. And if you're the auntie

The holidays rock, at least, around here they do. Boston is a great music town with lots of great local talent - large and small - in the communities nearby. Whether you're taking lessons or buying classics here's a few ideas for the musically-minded. Music Emporium  165 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA If there’s a Guitar Heaven, it probably looks a lot like the Music Emporium. Whether you’re shopping for a beginner acoustic guitar or a vintage collectible instrument, you

A Somerville square with old fashioned charm and a brand new Green Line station.