One New England City Just Ranked Among the Happiest in the World

MSN just put out their list of the Happiest Cities in the World, and guess what? One of them is right here in New England.

That’s right—Boston made the cut. While most of the list is filled with international hot spots like Zurich, Cork, Berlin, Helsinki, Geneva, and Stockholm, Boston is standing tall with a smile on its face.

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Now, I know what you’re thinking: Boston? The place where traffic makes you want to rip your hair out and rent prices look like phone numbers? Yep, that Boston. But somehow, despite the headaches, people living there are happier than most. MSN points out that the city’s strong economy plays a big role. Jobs are plentiful, salaries are solid, and if you’re into higher education, you’re basically in the Ivy League capital of the world. On top of that, Boston has a killer cultural scene, from historic landmarks to championship sports teams (most of the time) to concerts and theater.

Only two U.S. cities made the global “happy list”—Minneapolis and Boston. So while Zurich and Helsinki may have the Alps and the Northern Lights, we’ve got clam chowder, Fenway Park, and a city that somehow keeps its residents grinning through it all.

I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Boston, and I can honestly say I love that city—well, most of it. The Red Sox are still trash pandas, and the parking situation? Forget it. Calling it a “disaster” would be giving you false hope, because that suggests there’s actually parking to be found. There isn’t.

If you make the mistake of driving into Boston, your car instantly becomes an albatross around your neck. You’ll spend the entire day circling the streets, desperately hunting for a spot, only to realize the city’s army of ticket writers already claimed every halfway-decent option hours before you got there.

So do yourself a favor: skip the car altogether. Take the train, grab an Uber, or if you’re feeling ambitious—just walk there. Trust me, it’s easier.

My boy is wicked smaaaaat.

Dudleytown, CT: The Ghost Town That Guards Its Secrets

What you’re about to read is a journey — my journey — into the mysteries of Dudleytown, the so-called “Village of the Damned.”

You’ll get the history, the legends, the frustrating investigations, and the eerie encounters. This isn’t just a ghost story. It’s about land ownership, mysterious incidents, government secrecy, and a community reluctant to talk. It’s curiosity pushing against walls of silence. So, buckle up — Dudleytown’s story is far stranger than you might expect.

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano

Some of the Best Rock Shows In Connecticut This Summer - 2025

If there was ever a time we needed to feel the rush of live music again, it’s now. Rock shows have this awesome way of shaking the stress off and bringing people together—no matter your age, background, or playlist. So why not grab some tickets, crank up the energy, and catch some of the best live rock acts hitting Connecticut this summer?

Below is a list of shows I’m especially hyped about. “Best” is always up for debate, but these are the ones I’d recommend without hesitation based on what these bands have done over the years. And hey, there’s plenty more out there—so if you’re curious, check out the venue links and dig a little deeper.

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano

7 of the Most Beautiful Towns in the State of Connecticut

Connecticut is overflowing with both manmade and natural beauty. In some places, the two intersect to create a magical, almost fictional feel. Here are 7 Connecticut Towns that look like they came straight from a storybook.

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