Magazine

It feels like the newest, coolest, and most vibrant part of the city, pulsating with activity, suddenly crammed with tourists — and even longtime Boston residents. By Tom Keane

I couldn’t afford the rents in Cambridge. So how’d I end up in Manchester-by-the-Sea? By Billy Baker

Need a gift idea for Mother’s Day? Bouquets are fleeting, but these flower-patterned goodies bloom eternal. By Marni Elyse Katz

Lemon brightens a cheese ball, risotto, and a cornmeal cake. By Adam Ried

It’s a lemon cloud, smooth and sweet, and the sauce is the perfect complement.

Our North-South divide: Why are we so afraid of crossing to the other side? By Patrick McVay

Will it be the same old story?

These options are located in Medford, Hyde Park, and Revere.

An actor and a reenactor, plus patrons of the arts--and more.

The Pops celebrates Gershwin, the Harbor Islands ferries get rolling, and MassArt fashion students strut their stuff.

GOT A GREAT STORY? Tell us at tales@globe.com. By Les Taylor

The Lexington-bred comedian pokes fun at her publicity experiences on Twitter. By Rachel Dratch

This week, letters about free things to do and the standoff between coyotes and cats.