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Go behind the lens to discover the inspiration for the year’s most memorable images.

The Marblehead 16-year-old pairs her music with a message of collective responsibility.

Following the Wisconsin shootings, this Hopkinton man organized a service that enlightened a region. By Scott Helman

The Lynn Democrat pushed for aggressive measures to slow escalating health care costs. By Chelsea Conaboy

With his Joey Fund and his experiment in venture philanthropy, the father kept his late son’s memory alive. By Brian McGrory

The MIT writing professor had a string of successes in 2012, though he still struggles with the creative process. By Neil Swidey

She’s become the high-profile ringmaster of Boston’s start-up circus. By Scott Kirsner

As designer Liz Caan proves, lower-level living space needn’t be sub par. By Jaci Conry

Donnie Mooney grew up to have the part-time job of his dreams, operating the Zamboni at the skating rink on Boston Common.

First Night Boston, a New Year’s Day Harbor Islands outing, a Moby-Dick readathon, and more

Forecasting the stories that will captivate Boston and beyond over the next 12 months. By Scott Helman

Jamaica Plain church sustains caroling tradition at T stations. By Scott Helman

Is a second date too tall an order?

A bread, cheese, and egg strata, with anything else you like, is a great way to start the day (or year). By Adam Ried

A seasonal brunch in Dorchester

Showing appreciation at the end of the year. Plus, a call for the best and worst in behavior. By Robin Abrahams

Plus, a clerk willing to go out of his way.

New and old, these properties in Roxbury, Salem, and Needham are striking.

Santa gets around, Hanukkah revels, and more

Globe Magazine readers respond to stories on the drug lab scandal, bird-watching, and friendship from a distance.

All the holiday to-dos were taking me away from the thing that would mean the most--time with my family. By Kim Lawrence