Jess Bisesto, Author at Purely Boston

Part 3: A Brief History of Irish Americans in Boston

January 5, 2022January 28, 2022 Jess Bisesto

If you’ve already read Part 1 and Part 2, welcome to the third chapter of a brief history of Irish Americans in Boston! While the […]

History

Boston Events January 2022: Van Gogh, Wine, and Music

December 28, 2021January 28, 2022 Jess Bisesto

January doesn’t have to suck. Avoid the inevitable boredom that strikes in the middle of winter and check out the best Boston events taking place […]

Events

Part 2: A Brief History of Irish Americans in Boston

December 21, 2021January 28, 2022 Jess Bisesto

We’re back with more History of Irish Americans in Boston. In case you missed part one, you can read that here. The Revolutionary War had […]

History

Part 1: A Brief History of Irish Americans in Boston

December 20, 2021January 3, 2022 Jess Bisesto

Did you know one in five Massachusetts residents claim Irish ancestry? Close to 34 million Irish-Americans live in the United States today — many near […]

History

Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Boston: Your Guide to December 31, 2021

December 15, 2021December 17, 2021 Jess Bisesto

It’s hard to believe there’s only two weeks left of 2021. Forget about waiting until the last minute to make plans for December 31. From […]

Best Boston Holiday Events 2021: Markets, Music, and More!

December 11, 2021December 11, 2021 Jess Bisesto

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to be in Boston. Grab your Purely Boston hoodie and check out the best Boston Holiday Events […]

Events

13 Best Winter Cocktails In Boston

December 10, 2021December 15, 2021 Jess Bisesto

Finding cocktails that keep you warm shouldn’t be as challenging as a New England winter. Are you searching for the strongest adult apple cider? What […]

Restaurants

5 Famously Unsolved Massachusetts Crimes

December 9, 2021December 17, 2021 Jess Bisesto

Old places hold secrets and the Bay State is no exception. According to Project Cold Case, 61% of homicides that occurred in Massachusetts between 1965 […]