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These communities had higher single-family home values in 2011 than they did before the economic downturn. By Saumya Vaishampayan
In April, some 26,800 racers will hit the ground running for the 116th Boston Marathon. Every bib number has a story to tell — here are just four. By Melissa Schorr
Perspective
Irish for a Day
One Irish-American reflects on St. Patrick’s Day and what he learned from the Southie parade. By Jonathan Michael Cullen
Globe magazine | first person
Wendy Liebman recalls breaking into Boston’s stand-up scene
The comic is performing Saturday in the Women in Comedy Festival.
Dinner With Cupid
Blind date between foodies
Will these two food buffs fulfill each other’s cravings?
globe magazine | Connections
The skillful mother-in-law
It is possible to defy the negative mother-in-law stereotypes and be a positive family force. By Marianne Jacobbi
Soundtrack
Children’s Hospital Boston’s beloved, noisy sculpture
The Bippity Bop is an attempt to bring laughter to the lobby of a serious place. By Scott Helman
Second Helping
Tart, sweet, citrusy, and fresh
Key lime pie at Geoffrey’s Cafe in Back Bay is extraordinary. By Ike Delorenzo
Style Watch
Shoppers have it their way
ZooraFashion.com lets women choose the fabric, length, and details they want. By Tina Sutton
On the Block
Onetime taverns, now homes
These historic residential properties have lead exciting former lives. By Vanessa Parks
Out and About
Party pics
Photos from Oscar- and Daytona-themed parties, fund-raising balls, lunching with powerful women, and boys’ night out.
Your week ahead
Soccer, Duck Boats, and some serious cocktails
The Revs kick it off, the Duck Boats resurface, and bartenders compete in a craft cocktail competition.
Letters
Globe Magazine readers respond to stories from recent issues, including putting college degrees to work and surgery scars.
