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‘Murder in Boston’ podcast explores lasting impact of Stuart case on Mission Hill’s Black community

Globe associate editor and columnist Adrian Walker, who hosts the podcast, talks revisiting the case more than three decades later.

LOVE LETTERS
My wife’s sex drive is gone
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Style Watch
Milton homeowners gain needed space without building an addition
By pushing into the porch, designers are able to remake the kitchen — and add a family room.

PARENTING UNFILTERED
The Children’s Room in Arlington wants to normalize the last taboo: grief
1 in 13 Massachusetts kids will experience the death of a parent or sibling by 18. We need to talk about it.

TRAVEL

Traveling while old(er)*

Worries are infinite. Time is not. If you want to travel, just start. Here's what this traveler has learned about life, loss, and the joy of just getting out there.
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APPRECIATION
With his rebel spirit, Shane MacGowan fought ‘to make Irish music hip’
For all his troubles, MacGowan was a true poet at heart, and a fierce believer in faith.

SUNNY SPOTS
We’ve visited St. Lucia 10 times. Here’s what we’ve learned.
We love showing up on the island regularly to soak up the sun, the music, the vibe, the color, and the natural beauty. It never gets old. Here's what to do, where to go, what to eat, and what to avoid.

SUNNY SPOTS
How to eat your way around San Juan
Mofongo. Quesitos. Alcapurrias. Bacalaitos. Traditional Puerto Rico dishes and street foods are fun to pronounce, and even better to eat.

Culture & Lifestyle

MATTHEW GILBERT

The 10 best TV shows of 2023

A sibling rivalry for the ages. A road-rage incident. A restaurant’s struggles. A chaotic cross-country journey. And many murders in many buildings. They all add up to a rewarding year for television viewers.
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Ben Mezrich’s new book is on Elon Musk and how Twitter broke the billionaire

Fans of Mezrich will recognize his penchant for dramatic narrative nonfiction that Hollywood loves to make into movies and TV series.
ART REVIEW

In ‘Like Magic,’ 10 artists conjure shadowy refuge at MassMoCA

A new show explores arcane faith and ritual as a counter-curse against troubled times.

In his chaotic live shows, Eric Andre detonates a comedy ‘explosion’

The Adult Swim star, who cut his teeth in Boston clubs during his student days, aims to create "the most dangerous comedy show I think that’s ever been." He comes to the House of Blues Tuesday.

Parenting unfiltered

The Children’s Room in Arlington wants to normalize the last taboo: grief

1 in 13 Massachusetts kids will experience the death of a parent or sibling by 18. We need to talk about it.

How young should kids start dating, using social media, and breaking away from their parents?

Grades, sports, friendships gone sour: When to help your kids and when to keep quiet

Hair, periods, porn, mental health: ‘This Is So Awkward’ covers puberty from every angle

How to raise good kids in a scary world

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Back to Boston

Where to eat, what to do, what to see, and more

Looking for something to do? Check out our Back to Boston project, where you can use an interactive map to explore all the city has to offer.

How well do you know Boston? Test your knowledge with this quiz and scavenger hunt.

Get to know the Boston Common and Public Garden by exploring this interactive map. After that, test your knowledge. How well do you know Boston’s oldest parks?

How to spend a perfect weekend in Boston

When friends and relatives (or even strangers) come to Boston and ask for recommendations about what they should do, where do you send them? Let travel writer Chris Muther be your guide.

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Noelle Trent on getting to the Caribbean, her post-COVID mom hug, and that long car ride with dad

We caught up with the president of the Museum of African American History, in Boston and on Nantucket, to talk about all things travel.

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TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER

Viking promised me a flight, but now it’s asking for another $600

Brent Richter books a Viking cruise from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., but now the cruise line wants another $600 from him. Can he get a refund, or does he have to pay?

TABLES

Somerville’s Wade BBQ promises smoky meat with a Boston spin; june bug opens from the Field & Vine team

Plus, get tickets for the 35th annual Boston Wine & Food Festival.

QUICK BITE

In Harvard Square, the Painted Burro is a stylish replacement for the Border Cafe

Come for Mexican food, including fairly priced margaritas, in the old Border Cafe space.

RI NEWS

Majority of R.I. residents say cost of living is becoming harder to afford, according to survey

The availability of affordable housing, services for children, access to health care and food security, and jobs were among the key issues, according to the 2023 Rhode Island Life Index.

FOOD

Two New England eateries make Esquire’s list of best new restaurants in America

A Jewish tavern in Somerville and a Rhode Island seafood spot made the cut.

Why extended warranties aren’t necessary

Retailers get a percentage or a commission for every extended warranty sold, and they often incentivize salespeople to push them.

LOVE LETTERS

Can this couple rekindle their spark by reliving a relationship milestone?

After 20 years, they are on “icy terms.” Meredith has some ideas to help change that.

FOOD

We asked Globe readers to tell us where to find the best Italian sandwiches. Here’s what they said.

A few weeks back, our restaurant critic, Devra First, went looking for the best Italian sandwiches around Boston. Then we turned the tables and asked Globe readers to weigh in. They had a lot to say.

RI FOOD & DINING

Four pop-up restaurants worth checking out in Rhode Island in December 2023

A ticketed dinner serving small plates, a bar takeover from a Boston sake expert, smash burgers, and more.

Class is in session: Taylor Swift course coming to Harvard next year

“Taylor Swift and Her World” will dive into the singer’s evolution and her artistic counterparts, according to professor Stephanie Burt.

Ask Amy

Young bully weaponizes friendship

Retirees rebound from a major whoopsie

Young parents tangle over custody

Exclusion brings out the worst in in-laws

Distant relationship might not be Mom’s fault

Bird Sightings

Bird sightings on Cape Cod

Recent sightings as reported to Mass Audubon.

Bird sightings from Mass Audubon

For the second week in a row, a major movement of seabirds off Cape Ann and Cape Cod captured the stage of unusual sightings.