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Career Collaborative celebrates job placement, development at leadership breakfast

The annual leadership breakfast for Boston nonprofit Career Collaborative recently drew a host of big names to the Harvard Club. 2:52 p.m.

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Malden’s Bobby Sager unveils his new book, ‘Invisible Sun,’ with a little help from buddy Sting

Bobby Sager celebrated the release of his new book at a launch party in New York City Tuesday night. 2:36 p.m.

Full Moon in Cambridge — a true family favorite — to close within a month

The restaurant, which opened in 1997, is known for being an inviting place for kids and parents alike, with good food and also some train tables. 11:54 a.m.

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Counter intelligence: How to pick the right surface for your kitchen

What’s the difference between quartz and quartzite? Which materials chip easily? Get more home improvement advice at realestate.boston.com. 10:26 a.m.

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Jenny Slate’s grandmother made her steal a copy of The Boston Globe from a library

Slate told Conan O’Brien on his show Wednesday that her grandmother forced her to steal a copy of the Boston Globe from an elderly Jewish community. 4:44 p.m.

QUICK BITE

Test-driving Bluestone Lane in Harvard Square

The coffee chain a far cry from Crema Café, which it replaced, in Harvard Square. Whether that bothers you is a matter of personal taste. But, yes, the coffee’s good. 4:35 p.m.

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$14.85 million Martha’s Vineyard estate rented this summer by the Obamas is under agreement

The Edgartown spread, owned by Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck, has been on the market since 2015. 3:32 p.m.

PARENTING

Want to save democracy? Start with your Little League

At the PTO meeting, in line at the grocery, getting my teeth cleaned — everyone, it seems, wants to talk about What We're Going To Do About America. So let's get started. 2:12 p.m.

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5 things to do in Boston this weekend

Here are ways to get out of your home and not be bored in the city this weekend. 6:25 p.m.

Frank, meet Beverly: L’Espalier chef opens new restaurant on North Shore

Frank McClelland, who closed Boston’s beloved special occasion destination in 2018, hopes guests will experience L’Espalier-level service, though at a more accessible price point. 3:27 p.m.