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The Boston Globe: Local News

by BOSTON GLOBE MEDIA PARTNERS, LLC

Stay informed with The Boston Globe app, delivering 27-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism. Get local and national breaking news, investigative reporting, and in-depth coverage of Boston sports, politics, business, and culture. Customize notifications and save articles for offline reading.

About The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe app delivers unparalleled access to New England's largest newsroom, offering 27-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism right at your fingertips. Dive into local stories from The Boston Globe, Globe New Hampshire, and Globe Rhode Island, ensuring you're always connected to the pulse of your community. Engage with groundbreaking investigative reporting from the renowned Spotlight Team, and explore thought-provoking opinion and analysis from Globe columnists. Immerse yourself in impactful features from Globe Magazine, and stay up-to-date with in-depth coverage of Boston sports. The app's new design enhances your reading experience, allowing you to easily read, watch, and comment on the latest news. Stay informed with Boston Globe Today, a daily TV show that takes you beyond the headlines. Customize your notifications to receive instant updates on the topics you care about most, ensuring you never miss a critical story. Save articles to read later, even without an internet connection, making it perfect for commutes or travel. Share your thoughts and join the online discussion with in-app commenting, connecting with other readers and contributing to the conversation. The Boston Globe app keeps you informed, engaged, and connected to the stories that matter most, delivering comprehensive **local news** and insightful **investigative reporting**. Discover impactful **Boston sports** coverage and stay ahead with breaking **national news**.

Key Features

  • Customize notifications for topics you care about
  • Save articles to read later, even offline
  • Share your thoughts with in-app commenting

Why Users Love It

Provides access to award-winning journalism
Offers customizable news notifications
"Great app for staying updated on local news and sports scores."

Perfect for: Perfect for Bostonians who want to stay informed about local news and sports.

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📊Ranking History

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Current Rank

#37

+9 from last week

Best Rank

#32

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All-time high

Average Rank

#41

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30-day average

User Reviews

DK Travels
9/7/2024

There’s always something new that I learn checking out Globe headlines. The Globe investigative teams and columnists are great—always enjoy Brian McGrory. And the puzzles have become my go to when I have a few minutes. News & puzzles There’s always something new that I learn checking out Globe headlines. The Globe investigative teams and columnists are great—always enjoy Brian McGrory. And the puzzles have become my go to when I have a few minutes.

Kraigusfromvegas
9/13/2024

I live in Oakland. I didn’t think there would Be much of a need to follow this paper, but I find the writing to be excellent. So much so that I also read the local section even though I’m 3000 miles away. The Globe “rocks” I live in Oakland. I didn’t think there wouldBe much of a need to follow this paper, but I find the writing to be excellent. So much so that I also read the local section even though I’m 3000miles away.

Google Fave
10/1/2024

Lived in many different cities across America. In my humble opinion the Globe will offer opinions on both sides of an issue, offer excellent investigative reporting and reports with integrity. Always look forward to opening up the Globe and getting local and national news One of the best Lived in many different cities across America. In my humble opinion the Globe will offer opinions on both sides of an issue, offer excellent investigative reporting and reports with integrity. Always look forward to opening up the Globe and getting local and national news

The TB Times Aligator
1/12/2025

Truly the best local reporting in the business. There’s a reason they made a movie about the Spotlight team. Best local news Truly the best local reporting in the business. There’s a reason they made a movie about the Spotlight team.

SALScan
3/31/2025

The news coverage is engaging and the opinion columns are thought provoking and reflective of our times. Fresh Perspective The news coverage is engaging and the opinion columns are thought provoking and reflective of our times.

App Details

Developer

BOSTON GLOBE MEDIA PARTNERS, LLC

Platform

ios

Rating

4.6

Last Updated

8/9/2025