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Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina

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“ Our room faced the harbor and was tastefully decorated, a renovation project done last year. ” in 7 reviews

“ When we arrived Cheryl greeted us gladly and called the water taxi for us. ” in 2 reviews

“ Pool table was fun downstairs . ” in 2 reviews

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87 Commercial Wharf

Boston, MA 02110

Atlantic Ave

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Welcome to Boston Yacht Haven. A 10-room boutique Inn situated on Commercial Wharf amid and exclusive 100-slip marina and distinguished by award-winning architecture and unique nautical styling. Step out of your room onto a private balcony as you take in the Boston skyline or watch ships float across the harbor. Delight in the peace of the harbor or take a short walk into the city to discover Boston's unique culture, nightlife, and shopping. Located in the Old Wharf District on the waterfront of the North End/Little Italy, you'll be within waking distance to 100+ excellent restaurants. Whether you are visiting Boston for the first time or looking for a nearby 'stay-cation', Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina will surely delight and leave you feeling refreshed. Come enjoy our haven of luxury! Boston Yacht Haven's highest priority is the safety, well-being, and comfort of our guests. Our gust rooms are thoroughly purified and sanitized between each stay to safely and effectively kill 99.9% of all airborne viruses and bacteria. We invite you to relax, unwind, and breathe in the fresh harbor air! …

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I have stayed here for maybe 4,5 times. My favorite little Inn at north end, Boston. Today I see snow. This place has only 11 rooms. Or is it 9? Anyway just small Inn. The staff will go home around 6:00ish. So if you arrive after the hour, there is the way to come in. Only one person stay for the security purpose all night long. (I think) But not staying at the front desk. They do have a complimentary breakfast. They do have an incredible view! And feel little isolated in a great way because this inn on the edge of the bay, but not really isolated physically. I will be staying here if the room is available every time I will come to Boston. I am hesitated to announce this jewel. I almost want to hide. But if you have chance enjoy staying here. If you need attention all the time from the staff, this may not be your place. When the staff is around, they are such a friendly kind staff. I love them.

Boutique hotel on the marina with unparalleled views of the harbor, attentive & friendly staff, recently renovated rooms with most amenities, complementary bottle of wine on arrival & breakfast is included, well appointed Captains Lounge with floor to ceiling glass for optimum harbor views, security guard at the gate, easy 9 min walk to the NE Aquarium & subway. We'll be back! (Limited on-site parking so check in early during busy season.)

Sunrise from the Captains Lounge

My wife treated to night in Boston for my 40th birthday and so happy we chose to stay at the Boston Yacht Haven Inn. It was located so close to the North End, The Pointe, as well as Shopping. The General Manager Mike, and maintenance guy Renea were so great! We had a beautiful room that looked out at the harbor. The inn was decorated so tastefully and had beautiful wooden beams and and furniture. We really enjoyed our experience and will be coming back soon!

This inn not only has the perfect location, but the staff is amazing and accommodating. Room is spacious and clean they provide free breakfast, free biscotti upon arrival. Will definitely be our new go to location.

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We had the most beautiful time here for our wedding anniversary! We decided to splurge and got room 210 and it was an absolute dream, worth every penny for those beautiful views all the way around! The front desk was always so kind and helpful, especially the sweet younger girl. The only con was that the parking situation was weird, but apparently the parking nearby was $30/day anyway which was cheaper than theirs, so not really an issue just something to be aware of. We like to walk, so we loved that it was apart from downtown but still close enough to walk everywhere too. Perfect location, perfect views, perfect room, perfect stay!!!

Boston Yacht Haven is all about quality first. Great rooms, clean common areas & facilities, friendly staff, not to mention the best view of Boston Harbor you can get. The marina is kept remarkably well which is why yachts come from all over to stay. Whatever you are looking for in an an Inn + Marina you will find at BYH

I made a booking with Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina on 1 April through the inn's website. The promotional rate was for a specific room, and the completed booking was for one night in August 2021. The next day I received a call and email from the inn's general manager. The email stated the rate I booked through the hotel website was an error, and I could either pay the hotel 5 times the rate I booked, or they would cancel my reservation. I replied saying that I regretted their booking system had an error, but I would like to keep the booking I paid for at the rate that was agreed to when I booked it. The Yacht Haven Inn's general manager replied back and reiterated that I could give them 5 times what I had already paid (and implied that I should be grateful for even that deal), or he would cancel my hotel reservation if I hadn't paid the additional amount within 24 hours. Needless to say the experience felt like a hustle, and it is not one that I would wish on any guest or customer. Boston has a lot of options for hotels, and I recommend choosing one of the many others the city has to offer. Shouldn't be hard to find a place with better customer service.

We had an excellent stay at the Boston Yacht Haven. The staff, Cheryl and Rick, were extremely hospitable. They make you feel comfortable and welcomed with their friendly and helpful demeanor. Our room was spacious and had all of the comforts of home such as table/chairs, couch, coffee maker, waters, hairdryer, iron/board,etc...The best part about the room is the view of the harbor. Windows are scattered all over to ensure you see all of the sights on the water. You have an even better view when you step out on your giant patio. The patio is HUGE. We loved taking pictures, drinking coffee, and watching the boats go by on it. Staying here was a truly special one of a kind experience and I highly recommend it.

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We've stayed here many times - and will continue to stay here many more times! We typically come in the off season - but would love to spend a night when there is a high traffic of boats coming in and out of the marina, I'm sure it would make the stay that much more pleasurable. The accommodations are unbelievable. On our latest stay, we did not have a ton of activities planned throughout the trip, and I couldn't have been happier to have been stuck on this hotel during the snow/ice storm. It had everything we could have wanted and more. We had a corner room which had phenomenal views a huge bathroom with a large shower, there isn't a bar so we brought a few bottles of wine and snacks, and relaxed in the room/downstairs lobby simply enjoying the amenities of the Inn. The next morning we were a little hung over but the homemade breakfast was a perfect fix. The only thing that I struggle with, is that it is off season and there were zero cars in the parking lot - and they couldn't even assist with parking... It would be nice in the winter when the members are quite as frequent to allow your few guests to park right outside of the hotel, at least a car per room (which I believe there are only 8 of anyways). Regardless, we are looking forward to returning for another enjoyable stay.

A gorgeous Inn overlooking Boston harbor. Our room was great- renovated a few years ago, timber peg wood, high ceilings and huge windows to let the sunlight in. Everyone we encountered who works here were very friendly and helpful. There's complimentary coffee, chips and chocolate. Mini fridge and microwave in the room too. They have a nice continental breakfast with small sandwiches, bread pudding, quiches, fruit, yogurt and different toasts. They don't have a liquor license so there's no bar inside and no room service but Joes is walking distance if you want a drink. The only thing we didn't love is if you want to park in their almost always completely empty parking lot they charge you $45 a night-outrageous.

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Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina

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Welcome to Boston Yacht Haven, a luxurious marina and a boutique inn on Commercial Wharf. Boston Yacht Haven offers mega-yacht accommodations in a 100-slip marina and deluxe guest room accommodations in a unique nautical facility. Come and experience the warm welcome that awaits you as our professional staff eagerly attends to your every need. Discounted fuel is available for our marina guests. The fuel barge will deliver in-slip for large drops. For smaller purchases, Harbor Fuels www.harborfuels.com is just a short ride across the harbor in East Boston.

2024 Rates:

Seasonal rates range from $425/ft to $550/ft.

Transient rates range from $8.75/ft per night to $12.00/ft per night.

On Holidays, please add $2/ft.

Hourly dockage, when available, is $1/ft per hour.

Electric rates range from $50 per day to $300 per day.

Cancellation Policy: Deposit taken in full at time of confirming reservation. Guests wishing to cancel their reservation must do so 14 days prior to the arrival Refunds will be made less a $65.00 administrative fee. Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to arrival will forfeit the entire deposit. No credit for early departures or late arrivals.

Check-in: After 1:00 pm

Check out: No later than 11:00 am

Pump out facilities are free and mandatory for extended stays (beyond seven days) or at your holding tank's capacity. Call dock office for pump out.

Car parking conveniently located at Lewis Wharf & Sargent's Wharf, one block from Yacht Haven

There are to be NO events at the Boston Yacht Haven without written approval from BYH.

All major credit cards are accepted.

Slip assignment requests cannot be guaranteed.

Tender dockage is subject to additional dockage charges.

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This waterfront inn boasts an on-site marina that is filled with boats during the summer season. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and views of the harbor or city. Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market is 10 minutes’ walk away. Each room at Boston Yacht Haven has nautical theme decor, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Select rooms include a sea view, private balcony, or sofa bed. A fitness centre is available for guests to use at the Commercial Wharf Boston Yacht Haven. Laundry facilities are available as well. A free continental breakfast is served each morning. Various waterfront dining options, including the Chart House Restaurant and Joe's American Bar & Grill are within 5 minutes’ walk from the inn. The New England Aquarium is half a mile from the Yacht Haven. Boston Common is 1 mile away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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• Family rooms
• Non-smoking rooms
• Fitness centre
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Fabulous breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, American

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Facilities of boston yacht haven great facilities review score, 9.6.

• Toilet paper
• Private bathroom
• Free toiletries
• Wardrobe or closet
• Alarm clock
• Outdoor furniture
• Sun terrace
• Coffee machine
• Refrigerator
• Socket near the bed
• Dining area
• Seating Area
• Flat-screen TV
• Cable channels
• Breakfast in the room
• Concierge service
• Luggage storage
• Board games/puzzles
• Daily housekeeping
• Laundry Additional charge
• Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
• Safety deposit box
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Vending machine (snacks)
• Vending machine (drinks)
• Air conditioning
• Non-smoking throughout
• Tile/marble floor
• Higher level toilet
• Toilet with grab rails
• Wheelchair accessible
• Upper floors accessible by elevator
• Fitness/spa locker rooms

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Child policies.

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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Please note, guests under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Please note, maximum occupancy for all the rooms includes adults and children.

Please note, only registered guests are allowed at the property. Please do not arrive with additional persons at check-in; reservations doing so will not be honored. Misrepresentation voids reservation, and will result in forfeit of payment.

Please note, child's cot/cribs are available upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Please note, the front desk is open from 08:00-18:00.

If you require a handicap accessible room, please contact the property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Boston Yacht Haven in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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What are the check-in and check-out times at Boston Yacht Haven?

Check-in at Boston Yacht Haven is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

How far is Boston Yacht Haven from the centre of Boston?

Boston Yacht Haven is 950 yards from the centre of Boston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina

Boston, massachusetts, it’s a place where the perfect escape starts.

Property Overview

Luxurious nautical accommodations set afloat in the harbor of Boston’s North End offers ten recently upgraded guest rooms with features such as private balconies, soaking tubs, heated bathroom floors, and exposed beam ceilings. Superior attention to detail ensures that lodging guests have everything they need to make their vacations, getaways, or business travel a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Situated on Commercial Wharf, amid an exclusive 100-slip marina, the inn melds together the distinct harbor and neighboring urban landscapes. A short walk yields endless restaurants and cafes, nightlife, and shopping. The famed Quincy Market, New England Aquarium, and Boston’s Theater and Financial Districts are also conveniently nearby. Guests will wake to views of ships passing through the harbor and start the day with a delicious, complimentary breakfast. After a day exploring the city, a glass of wine in the Captain’s Lounge while taking in the sweeping Boston skyline is the perfect end to the perfect day.

Full Continental Breakfast spread is served each morning.  Special treats and in room snacks are complimentary.  Inquire about wine & cheese evenings and other happenings for our guests. All within a ten minute walk, we can recommend one of over 100 excellent restaurants to choose from.

Summer Rates (May 1 – October 31) start at $350/night Winter Rates (November 1 – April 30) start at $300/night ROOM DESCRIPTIONS Rooms 201 & 208: City side/harbor view. King bed with pull-out queen sleeper sofa and sitting area. Rooms 202 & 207: Harbor view. 2 queen beds with pull-out queen sleeper sofa and sitting area. Rooms 203 & 206: Harbor view. King bed with pull-out queen sleeper sofa with sitting area. Deck overlooking the harbor. Rooms 204 & 205: One king bed with sitting area and deck overlooking the harbor. Room 209: City view. One king bed. The Penthouse: King bed with 3 large decks overlooking the harbor and the city. * Special events, holidays and weekends may be subject to minimum night stays

87 Commercial Wharf Boston , MA 02110 United States

Phone: 617-367-5050

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Available for our guests

• Complimentary wifi throughout property and docks
• Personalized concierge services
• Locker rooms
• Laundry rooms
• On-site laundry (located next to the locker room)
• Captains' lounge
• Fitness center

Boston Yacht Haven

This state of the art 100 slip marina is situated in Boston’s North End Little Italy on historic Commercial Wharf. Only steps away from Quincy market, the New England Aquarium, the Freedom Trail and the City’s downtown, guests can easily walk to Boston’s best shopping, dining and historic venues.

While vessels from near and far float in the waters of Boston’s historic waterfront, the inn beckons with ten well-appointed guests rooms.  Each room offers breathtaking views of Boston Harbor and the City’s skyline.

Welcoming travelers by sea and land, Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina truly is an oasis of splendor and natural beauty for all to enjoy.

Visit Boston Yacht Haven's website for more information, including dockage and service rates.

Stats & Facts

• 6 Megayacht Berths
• Max Length: 400’ (122m)
• Floating docks
• Custom steel/concrete breakwater
• Multi-phase 480-volt power
• Complimentary pump-out 
• Concierge services
• Complimentary WI-FI
• Fuel discounts 
• In-slip fueling
• Captain’s Lounge with pool table
• Fitness Center
• Boutique hotel
• 10 guest rooms
• In-room Complimentary breakfast
• Luxury Beekman products
• Robes & slippers
• Keurig coffee maker
• Electric tea kettle
• Water filling stations
• 42- inch flat-screen TV with Direct TV
• Heated bathroom floors*
• Private balconies*

*available in select rooms  

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https://www.thebostonyachthaven.com/the-marina/about-the-marina

Open Daily 8am - 6pm

Monitored: 9

Boston, MA | N 42° 21.700' / W 071° 02.870'

87 Commercial Wharf

Boston, MA 02110

Body of Water

Boston Harbor

General Manager

William Conway

Management Company

Ocean Havens

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Vessel Type: Power LOA: 72' Draft: 4.0''

Last Marina Login : 05/01/24

Call ahead to confirm as prices are always subject to change.

Reservations

https://www.thebostonyachthaven.com/dockage-reservation-request

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Moorings Offered

Liveaboard Allowed

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VISA / MasterCard / Discover / AMEX / CASH

A leading marina destination in New England, Boston Yacht Haven boasts one of the region's most desirable locations. Situated in Boston's historic North End on renowned Commercial Wharf, the marina is nearby to the famed Quincy Market, the New England Aquarium, Boston's theater and financial districts, and downtown shopping, dining, and nightlife.

Approach / Dockside Depth

25.0 / 25.0 ft.

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Total Slips

Transient Slips

Located in downtown Boston, this 100-slip full-service marina caters to all types of vessels from around the world. Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina offers its marina guests accommodations in its beautiful 10 room boutique hotel with a Captain's Lounge and fitness center to be enjoyed by owners and crews. Plus, you are steps away from Little Italy, Faneuil Hall, New England Aquarium, and the Freedom Trail. Marina offers discounts on fuel, in-slip fueling, power up to 480 three phase, free WiFi, coin op laundry, and much more. Close to many provisioning options and Logan International Airport, Boston Yacht Haven is the ideal location to begin your New England cruise.

Diesel Price

$3.759, tax included

Yes; $50.00 per day

Yes; $60.00 per day

Yes; $150.00 per day

Yes; $300.00 per day

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Dockside WiFi

Internet Access

Pet Friendly

FedEx / UPS

Fitness Center

Post Office

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Marine Store

10.00 miles

Noteworthy:

Boston Yacht Haven Inn and Marina is located just steps away from Boston's historic North End, also known as Little Italy, with a wide selection of fantastic restaurants, shopping, and attractions. We are nearby the New England Aquarium and Fanueil Hall, and while at Boston Yacht Haven guests can explore the Freedom Trail. 

We are in close proximity to Boston Logan International Airport, which can be accessed by taxi/rideshare, the T, or water shuttle.

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Kamala Harris, in her first major TV interview since becoming the Democratic nominee, defended President Biden’s record. She touted the administration’s efforts to boost manufacturing and lower prescription drug costs.

Harris offered few specifics for her own policies or Day 1 plans, but she spoke generally about seeking to strengthen the middle class. See a video of the interview from CNN .

She said she had no regrets about defending Biden’s competency for the job and evaded questions about her race and gender. Read more takeaways .

Tim Walz, who sat alongside Harris through the interview, spoke proudly of the viral moment with his son, Gus, during the convention. But he did not engage on questions about Republican attacks on his military record.

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The Harris campaign has benefited from a surge of interest from Silicon Valley and Wall Street. Some of those donors are now pressing her to drop her support for a tax on the ultrawealthy .

After firefighters in Boston booed when JD Vance mentioned Donald Trump, Vance joked : “Once upon a time I was not a Trump guy either. Trust me, the president never lets me forget it.”

Trump’s reposts of racially and sexually charged insults of Harris have some people asking: Will he alienate the voters he needs?

Harris and Trump both have plans to address America’s affordable housing shortage : Hers include tax cuts and a benefit for first-time buyers, and his include deportations and lower interest rates.

Biden’s former Senate colleagues played a more prominent role than was previously reported in pushing him out of the race .

More on Politics

The former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s car passed near a pipe bomb on Jan. 6, new video shows .

Conservative legal challenges have blocked many of the policies that Biden saw as critical to his legacy, on issues like immigration and student loans .

Trump tried to move his Manhattan criminal case into federal court , filing an unusual request three months after he was convicted in state court.

Namibia plans to butcher elephants and zebras for meat, as nearly half the country suffers a hunger crisis during a drought.

Israel’s major West Bank raid killed 17 people , most of whom were militants, Israeli officials said.

Kiingi Tuheitia, the king of the Maori in New Zealand, died at 69 . He spent 18 years on the throne and called for unity among the country’s Indigenous tribes.

Honduras will terminate its extradition treaty with the United States, after the U.S. ambassador criticized a meeting between Honduran and Venezuelan officials.

The investigation into the yacht that sank off Sicily broadened to include two other crew members .

Other Big Stories

New York City’s transit authority is addressing fare evasion. Officers are writing tickets for people who skip paying . (The Morning wrote about the problem this week).

A Boar’s Head deli meat plant linked to nine deaths had black mold, water dripping over meat and dead flies , inspectors found.

More than 40 horses died on a breeding ranch in Oklahoma after eating possibly contaminated feed.

The founder of Backpage, a website that promoted ads for prostitution, received a five-year sentence in a case that shut down the website.

Want to empower American workers? Restrictions on both immigration and outsourcing are the best way to do so — better even than labor unions , Oren Cass argues.

Trump should be scared — very scared — of debating Harris, Frank Bruni writes.

Here are columns by Paul Krugman on cryptocurrency in campaign finance and John McWhorter on Harris, “joy” and race .

MORNING READS

Homelessness: He was determined to rescue his son from the streets . The journey was more difficult that he had imagined.

Health: How does mpox spread, and who is most at risk? Here’s what scientists know .

A secret history: Arjav Ezekiel is an acclaimed restaurateur. Few knew about his past as an undocumented immigrant .

Wildfires: Scientists are studying how exposure to smoke might harm our health .

Lives Lived: Sister Theresa Kane surprised Catholics when she delivered an address that publicly challenged Pope John Paul II to let women serve as priests. Her stand made her a leading figure among progressive Catholic women. She has died at 87 .

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz, a two-time Grand Slam winner this year, is out at the U.S. Open. Read a recap .

College football: Deion Sanders and Colorado beat lower-tier powerhouse North Dakota State .

N.F.L.: The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract extension, ending months of angst between the two sides.

ARTS AND IDEAS

“Life reviews” — which help people systematically review their past — have been popular for decades, mostly among those at the end of their lives. Now, younger people are doing them, too.

Researchers have found they help people transition between life phases, appreciate where they are and decide where they want to go. Read more about how do to a life review .

More on culture

A biopic about Maria Callas, the opera singer, could be Angelina Jolie’s Oscar comeback. It’s getting rave reviews at the Venice Film Festival .

In a new memoir, “Never Saw Me Coming,” Tanya Smith recounts her youth as a prodigy scam artist .

THE MORNING RECOMMENDS …

Slice peaches (or any fruit) for this upside-down cake .

Brave these new horror novels .

Repel mosquitoes .

Find relief with a good foam roller .

Take our news quiz .

Here is today’s Spelling Bee . Yesterday’s pangram was hawthorn .

And here are today’s Mini Crossword , Wordle , Sudoku , Connections and Strands .

Thanks for spending part of your morning with The Times. See you tomorrow. —David

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David Leonhardt runs The Morning , The Times’s flagship daily newsletter. Since joining The Times in 1999, he has been an economics columnist, opinion columnist, head of the Washington bureau and founding editor of the Upshot section. He is the author of “Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream." More about David Leonhardt

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