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The Boston Globe
NameThe Boston Globe
TypeDaily newspaper
FormatBroadsheet
Foundation1872
OwnersBoston Globe Media Partners, LLC
PublisherLinda Pizzuti Henry
EditorNancy Barnes
HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.

The Boston Globe. It is a major daily newspaper founded in 1872 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. Owned by Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC, it serves as the newspaper of record for New England and is one of the most prominent publications in the United States. The paper is renowned for its investigative journalism, comprehensive coverage of local and national affairs, and its significant cultural influence.

History

The newspaper was established in 1872 by six Boston businessmen, including Eben Jordan, co-founder of the Jordan Marsh department store. It grew steadily under the leadership of publisher Charles H. Taylor, who introduced innovations like Sunday editions and a focus on human-interest stories. A pivotal moment in its history was its 1993 acquisition by The New York Times Company, which ended over a century of local, family ownership under the Taylor family. In 2013, the paper was purchased by John W. Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, forming the current ownership entity. Its historical coverage includes landmark events such as the Boston Police Strike of 1919, the Boston busing crisis, and the Boston Marathon bombing.

Operations and ownership

The primary operations are headquartered at the Boston Globe Building in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. The ownership structure is held by Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC, a private company controlled by John W. Henry; his wife, Linda Pizzuti Henry, serves as CEO and publisher. Key leadership includes editor Nancy Barnes and a staff of journalists operating both print and digital platforms, including the website Boston.com. The company also operates the Stat news site, focused on health and life sciences, and the studio GBH News collaborates on certain news projects. Printing is handled at a modern facility in Taunton, Massachusetts.

Content and sections

The publication produces a wide array of content across its print and digital platforms. Its news coverage is divided into sections such as Metro for local news, Sports with famed coverage of teams like the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, and Business. It features influential opinion pages through its Editorial and Op-ed sections, and is known for deep investigative work through its Spotlight Team. Cultural coverage is robust, with sections like Arts and living, and it publishes the weekly ideas magazine, The Boston Globe Magazine. The digital presence, including Boston.com, offers extensive regional news, sports, and entertainment content.

Awards and recognition

The organization has received numerous prestigious awards for its journalism. It has been awarded multiple Pulitzer Prizes, including for Public Service in 2003 for its coverage of the clergy sexual abuse scandal and in 2014 for its reporting on the Boston Marathon bombing. Other Pulitzers have been awarded for Editorial Cartooning, Criticism, and Investigative Reporting. Reporters like Walter V. Robinson and Spotlight Team members have been widely recognized. The paper has also received accolades from the George Polk Award, the American Society of News Editors, and the National Press Foundation.

Controversies and criticism

The institution has faced several significant controversies over its history. It was heavily criticized for its editorial stance and coverage during the Boston busing crisis in the 1970s, which some argued exacerbated racial tensions. A major scandal involved columnist Patricia Smith and later Mike Barnicle, who were found to have fabricated elements of their stories, leading to their resignations. Its 1993 sale to The New York Times Company sparked concerns about the loss of local, independent ownership. More recently, it has faced criticism from political figures, including former President Donald Trump, and has navigated the industry-wide challenges of accusations of media bias and declining print circulation.

The newspaper has been featured prominently in various cultural works, most notably the 2015 film *Spotlight*, which dramatized the work of its investigative team on the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal. The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The paper and its staff have been referenced or depicted in television series such as Cheers and The Wire, and in novels by Boston-area authors like Dennis Lehane and George V. Higgins. The historic Boston Globe Building is a recognizable landmark in the city, and the paper's distinctive nameplate and coverage are often used to establish a Boston setting in films and literature.

Category:Newspapers published in Boston Category:1872 establishments in Massachusetts