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IN THE FAMILY WAY

Nibble Kitchen is part of Bow Market in Somerville.

10 kid-friendly patios for April vacation dining

Burgers, empanadas, fries, and beer for the grown-ups.

10 ways to make your days easier starting now

Cheap, simple, healthy life hacks for the frazzled.

How to talk to kids about gun violence

We can’t yet control senseless shootings. We can control how we react.

In the rush to resume normalcy, don’t overlook your teenager’s mental health

Puberty is tough enough. Now add in a pandemic. Here are five things to keep in mind.

COMFORT ZONE

Nibble Kitchen is part of Bow Market in Somerville.
10 kid-friendly patios for April vacation dining
Burgers, empanadas, fries, and beer for the grown-ups.

At Raynham Flea Market, dealers sell inside the mart and outside in the lot.
These five outdoor flea markets come to life on Sundays this spring
In Grafton, Hubbardston, Raynham, and other towns, vendors are returning to hawk everything from jewelry to power tools.

Amanda Gorman in a Louis Vuitton by Virgil Abloh Dress (left) and a Dior Haute Couture dress and headband (right).
Amanda Gorman, poet and Harvard graduate, stuns on the May cover of Vogue
Gorman appears on two versions of Vogue's cover, both shot by Annie Leibovitz.

Siasconset Beach on Nantucket

This Mass. beach is one of the best in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveler

Can you guess which one?
Love Letters

Should I do more kissing with my hot friend?

Mass Audubon will run online versions of nature activities during school vacation week.
Joys of nature

Mass Audubon turns nature (and spring vacation week) inside out

Here are the artists, writers, and thinkers named 2021 Guggenheim fellows from New England

An award-winning poet, an art historian, and a cultural scholar who studies the Netherlands are among those awarded a John Simon Guggenheim Foundation’s annual fellowship this year.

Gary Bimonte, co-owner of Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria, has died

"Gary was the pride and joy of the Pepe’s family, and there are no words to express the immense void that his passing has left in our hearts,” a family statement read.

George Clooney keeps ‘Tender Bar’ cameras rolling, greets fans, and even poses for a selfie in Ashby

“Who is that masked man? That’s right, the one and only, Ashby PD’s own, Officer Brian Vautour,” the police department wrote in a cheeky Facebook post, which featured a photo of Clooney and Vautour.

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Siasconset Beach on Nantucket

This Mass. beach is one of the best in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveler

After a year of not venturing out, many are ready to return to the playgrounds of New England, such as Old Orchard Beach.

‘We’ve never seen anything like it’: The rush is on to book summer rentals

Synchronous fireflies lit up the trees along a trail at the Elkmont Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in June 2019.

How to plan a national park visit in 2021

The Omni Mount Washington.

Missing European travel? New Hampshire’s grand hotels might be the perfect solution

MORE LIFESTYLE HEADLINES

Jennifer Kelly (left), City of Newton Mayor Setti Warren (center), and Gary Bimonte (right) celebrating the grand opening of Frank Pepe of Chestnut Hill in 2016.

Gary Bimonte, co-owner of Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria, has died

"Gary was the pride and joy of the Pepe’s family, and there are no words to express the immense void that his passing has left in our hearts,” a family statement read.

Director George Clooney talks with actors Tye Sheridan and Briana Middleton while filming a scene for "The Tender Bar" at the South End Buttery in March.

George Clooney keeps ‘Tender Bar’ cameras rolling, greets fans, and even poses for a selfie in Ashby

“Who is that masked man? That’s right, the one and only, Ashby PD’s own, Officer Brian Vautour,” the police department wrote in a cheeky Facebook post, which featured a photo of Clooney and Vautour.

TRAVEL
Issues with the neighbors? Not in Monowi, Neb. The population in Monowi is one — that would be Elsie Eiler, shown here.

Move over, Austin: These towns are weirder

Seeing America this summer? Put these offbeat burgs on your list.

Restaurant reopenings roundup
Takoyaki at Banyan Bar + Refuge in Boston.

Reopenings abound from Cambridge to the South End, and a star chef signs off

Tapas parlor Dali, vegan destination True Bistro, Haley.Henry wine bar, and more have reopened.

QUICK BITE
Cuban sandwich at Deep Cuts Deli.

At Deep Cuts Deli, music and sandwiches exist in perfect harmony

Browse records, eat grilled cheese, and support local artists.

At Raynham Flea Market, dealers sell inside the mart and outside in the lot.

These five outdoor flea markets come to life on Sundays this spring

In Grafton, Hubbardston, Raynham, and other towns, vendors are returning to hawk everything from jewelry to power tools.

TRAVEL
"GLASSTASTIC" is at Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

Bike camps for girls, a whimsical glass exhibit in Vermont, and getting ready to ride the rails

Travel news you can use.

TRAVEL
Synchronous fireflies lit up the trees along a trail at the Elkmont Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in June 2019.

How to plan a national park visit in 2021

Visitation to national parks exploded last year, and all indications are that they’ll be even more popular this year. Here are some tips if you’re thinking about a getaway of your own.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
After a year of not venturing out, many are ready to return to the playgrounds of New England, such as Old Orchard Beach.

‘We’ve never seen anything like it’: The rush is on to book summer rentals

It’s shaping up to be a blockbuster vacation year for the pandemic weary, now that they’ve got shots in their arms.

Faux wedding is a real gamble

Advice from Amy Dickinson.

Jack Hanna stood at the entrance of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio, in 2013.

Celebrity zookeeper Jack Hanna is diagnosed with dementia

Celebrity zookeeper and animal TV show host Jack Hanna has been diagnosed with dementia and will retire from public life, his family said.

NAMES
Amanda Gorman in a Louis Vuitton by Virgil Abloh Dress (left) and a Dior Haute Couture dress and headband (right).

Amanda Gorman, poet and Harvard graduate, stuns on the May cover of Vogue

Gorman appears on two versions of Vogue's cover, both shot by Annie Leibovitz.

NAMES
Halle Berry (pictured at the Golden Globe Awards in 2018) will star in “The Mothership.”

Netflix to shoot Halle Berry sci-fi drama in Boston

Filming of "The Mothership" is scheduled to begin locally in mid-June.

THE WAITING
We've been holding on the phone much longer during the pandemic

‘Your call is important to us.’ Really?

Yes, you've been spending a lot more time waiting on the phone during the pandemic.

TRAVEL
Jamie Gahlon and her husband, Patrick Smith, at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand.

She loves theater, dessert, and New Zealand — and can’t wait to get to Japan

We caught up with HowlRound director Jamie Gahlon to talk about all things travel.

TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER

TAP Air Portugal rescheduled his flight — can he get a refund?

TAP Air Portugal reschedules — and then cancels — John Schmidt’s flights. He wants a refund, but the airline is offering a voucher. Who is right?

Ask Amy

Faux wedding is a real gamble

Family secret leaves family member with difficult decision

Child-averse couple faces kid kryptonite

Sexting inspires unkind comparisons

Nighttime wine becomes weighty issue