[7] The cover of Boston magazine's May 2013 issue, which featured a heart-shaped arrangement of running shoes worn by Boston Marathon participants alongside the tagline "We Will Finish the Race," garnered national attention for its tribute to the victims and survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Feature articles cover a range of these topics and local and regional politics and notable figures.

Special (generally annual) features include the "Best of Boston" Awards,[10] highlighting top-rated dining, shopping, services, arts, and city life in Boston and surrounding areas; and "100 Most Influential People" [11] and "50 Best Restaurants."

[12] Boston magazine produces two ancillary publications: Boston Home, a quarterly magazine that provides information on home design, renovation, and decoration in the New England area, and Boston Weddings, an annual publication focused on wedding trends, planning advice, and resources for couples in the region.

[1] Former editors-in-chief include Carly Carioli, John Wolfson, and Andrew Putz.