Chris Sweeney
Audubon Society
Boston, MA, United States
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Past articles by Chris:
The Internet Has a Rat Poison Problem
How online sales of highly regulated, super-toxic rodenticides exploit gaps in the law and imperil wildlife. → Read More
A Guide to the Boston Harbor Islands
Here's a guide to the Boston Harbor Islands. Make the most of Spectacle, Peddocks, Georges, and Little Brewster Island with special events and birdwatching. → Read More
The Short, Wild Ride of Correia the Kid
Is he a white-collar criminal and corrupt politician, as federal prosecutors allege? Or is he one of the best mayors in Fall River history, as he insists? → Read More
Inside Wayfair's Identity Crisis
Wayfair is struggling with employee criticism and competition from Amazon. Can one of Boston’s most important companies keep the bottom from dropping out? → Read More
The Battle for Eastie's Soul
Old-timers. Immigrants. Millennials. Developers. Who will win in the fight for Boston's last frontier? → Read More
The Interview: Actress and Producer Eliza Dushku
One of the city’s brightest stars on her rise to movie producer, the art of being brutally honest, and why Hollywood can’t ever seem to get Boston right. → Read More
A Conversation with Robert Earl, the New Owner of Bertucci's
Robert Earl has been slicing up deals in Boston since the ’70s. But can he save Bertucci’s, the region’s beloved Italian restaurant chain? → Read More
The Bully of Boylston Street
The Tannery’s Sam Hassan made a fortune buying real estate and selling designer shoes to the city’s most fashionable. Then it all fell apart. → Read More
The Interview: Jaylen Brown
Boston Celtics guard—and chess player, musician, and lecturer—Jaylen Brown talks science and his season goals. → Read More
Invasive Reptiles Are Taking Over Florida—and Devouring Its Birds Along the Way
Birds like Roseate Spoonbills and Burrowing Owls are ending up in the stomachs of hungry pythons and nile monitors. Is it too late to stop them? → Read More
What Would You Pay to Fix Boston Traffic? –
Don’t worry, it won’t cost a fortune. But raising the gas tax could ease the worst part about living in Boston— the traffic on I-93. → Read More
Influencer: Sue O’Connell Is Always On –
The host of NECN’s The Take and longtime co-publisher of New England’s largest LGBTQ paper, Bay Windows, talks highbrow art, lowbrow TV, and how Boston can be even cooler. → Read More
The Interview: Roger Berkowitz
Roger Berkowitz, the legendary head of Legal Sea Foods, finally reveals the real story behind President Donald Trump’s near snub of his clam chowder. → Read More
Influencer: Tom O’Keefe Is Always Trending –
Tom O'Keefe, the man behind @BostonTweet, talks about creepy DMs, drunk posting, and eating a pint of ice cream every single day. → Read More
Why Is Good Help So Hard to Find in Boston?
Why are good home repair services so hard to find in Boston? Plumbers, carpenters, and electricians are the city's hottest commodities. But good luck getting one to fix your home. → Read More
What Happens When You Kill a Bicyclist?
Nearly two years after surgeon Anita Kurmann was killed in a bicycle crash in Boston, a controversial police investigation ruled it a tragic roadside collision. But that’s just the beginning of the story. → Read More
Our Guide to Boston Neighborhood Status Symbols
Check out our guide to Boston neighborhood status symbols. From vacation spots to the right car, here’s how to make your neighbors green with envy. → Read More
Boston Traveler: Our Travel Guide to Miami, Florida –
Check out our travel guide to a getaway in Miami, Florida. With a sizzling art scene and some of the world’s best chefs, Miami brings the heat. → Read More
Aw, Rats! Boston’s Rats Are in Charge. We Just Live Here. –
They nest in our homes, feed on our garbage and can clear out a restaurant like a four-alarm fire. Boston’s rats are in charge. We just live here. → Read More
Should Boston Stop Using Cash?
It’s dirty, annoying, and legally required. But in today’s local economy, is cold, hard cash doing more harm than good? Should Boston go cashless? → Read More