THE JOSEPH M. TIERNEY LEARNING CENTER, named in memory of (Boston born and bred) critically acclaimed actress Maura Tierney’s late father, has been helping families of the Homes at The Old Colony in South Boston since 2012. Joseph “Sonny” Tierney, the center’s namesake, was a beloved longtime Boston politician, who served as a city councilor member for fifteen years, and as its  president in 1977, 1979, 1983, 1984 and 1985. He passed away, following an illness with cancer in 2009. By providing vital no cost programming geared toward improving the wellbeing of all within the community, The ..read more

Fifty years ago a young Jonathan Epstein fell in love with the first pair of Nike sneakers he laid eyes on. Who would have known those kicks would set into motion a SuperGl0rious passion that has now led to one of the most luxurious and prestigious streetwear collections in the world? Image by SuperGl0rious IT all began with a pair of sneakers in 1974.   At the tender age of 8, Jonathan Epstein had his heart set on the Nike waffle trainers he was staring at, prominently displayed in the window of Bruce Hamlin’s shoe store in downtown Marblehead. The Nike sneakers sat on a pedestal in ..read more

Meet BostonMan Magazine Legacy Club Member Dave Picardy. Along with his wife Tara, Dave owns the super elite (and super fun!) Treehouse Training Center in Danvers. He is also a partner with Liberty Residential Realty.   His passion for people, life, and success are undeniably contagious. Dave Picardy is indeed A Name to Know in Boston!  BMM: Dave, tell us a little bit about yourself. Before we get into real estate, what brought you to the North Shore and what is your background?  DP: I am home grown on the North Shore.  I grew up in Beverly during the glory years of t ..read more

The 7 Habits of Negativity  TO live a healthy, fulfilling life we need to learn to “let go” of negativity surrounding us. If you want to make 2024 a successful year negative thoughts and habits must be cut free.   These patterns hold people back and force us to remain in a mindset of being “stuck.” We tend to develop feelings of being “powerless” instead of “powerful.”   No problem, right? Well, not always. Identifying and determining what behaviors to let go of is often easier said than done. Being able to look in the mirror and honestly self-reflect on the good ..read more

Image by: Mariah Gale | Styled by: Wave + Woven THE GENTLEMAN’S QUICK GUIDE TO DRESSING WELL.  WHEN you’re a dude in college or in your early twenties kicking it with your buddies, you get to enjoy more freedom with how you present yourself.  But as you get older, the art of dressing well becomes more and more important.  If you don’t think you get judged by your clothing, you’re wrong.    And let’s be real, it feels good to look good.  It’s time to trade in the sweatpants and your plaid button-down uniform and trade up for something more put together.  ..read more

Exploring The Loire Valley  IMAGINE you board a ship heading westward from Paris. It’s early morning when you depart, so you rest in the quiet belly of the hull. When you awake sometime later and head to deck, the sight that greets you is as shocking as it is magnificent. It’s a lush, green countryside dotted with renaissance castles, UNESCO heritage sights, forests, farms, and vineyards as far as the eye can see. They don’t call it the Garden of France without reason. This is the Loire Valley.   Home to kings, legends, unmatched natural beauty, and a diversity of wines not arg ..read more

Say Gerv? I want to take the family on vacation, but my wife overspends on dumb stuff. How can I get her to slow down so I can enjoy my time off on a beach instead of in my living room?   Vince, Belmont, MA  Vince, come up with a plan and explain it to the family. Break it down by giving everyone a job to do to help contribute to the family vacation.   Let the kids know they’ll have to cut out the trips to McDonalds and eat at home. Tell the wife she has to cut her expenses down, so she can do what she loves to do on vacation, spending money. You’ll stop going to the bar o ..read more

Portrait: Rob Hare | MUA: Shaunna Legatos | Stylist: Nicole Malcolm “YOU can sing R&B, you can sing gospel, rock n’ roll, contemporary, classical, you can sing the whole bag,” says one top music industry insider.   Hello Boston! My name is Lauren Mahoney. I am 19 years old and from Andover, MA, and I am delighted to share my musical journey with you.  My popular music career took flight after taking the North Shore music scene by storm with my recent win in the highly competitive New Hampshire’s “Seabrook Idol” contest in January 2023. At 18 and the youngest in the competition, I ..read more

Contact Erika Tarlow for more information on Winthrop Center ONE of the most highly anticipated new construction projects in downtown Boston, Winthrop Center, has just opened The Connector at Winthrop Center, featuring a food hall, The Lineup, with five restaurant concepts by Michelin star chef John Fraser.   Winthrop Center is one of Boston’s tallest buildings and is home to 317 luxury residences as well as 20 floors of commercial and office space, including its anchor tenant, Cambridge Associates, whose global headquarters is sited there.  The Connector at Winthrop Center is a ground fl ..read more

Portrait by Jes Marie THE scene opens on a girl adding final touches to her makeup in front of an old Hollywood style vanity mirror by herself in a dressing room when the crackling of a walkie-talkie interrupts the silence followed by a voice penetrating the air: “Crystaltina, we are ready for you on set.”   A solitary tear runs down her face which she quickly wipes away with her makeup brush. This was the moment I realized I had made it.   You see, dear reader, this is a core memory of mine that still feels unreal – it was the first time I got my own trailer on set for an ..read more