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White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha speaks during the daily press briefing at the White House Dec. 15, 2022 in Washington, DC.

Ashish Jha to leave post as White House COVID-19 czar, return to Brown University

Jha plans to leave the White House on June 15 to return to his previous position as dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health on July 1.

GIFT GUIDE
What to buy for a father who’s always on the go
They may profess to have everything they need, but for dads who have the travel bug (moms, too, for that matter), here are some new and notable gift ideas worth considering, from an inexpensive but innovative multi-tool like the Geekey ($20) to slightly bigger splurges.

HEALTH
Poor air quality caused by smoke from wildfires: How to protect yourself
Here’s what experts say you should know about how to protect yourself from smoke and what to expect moving forward

QUICK BITE
Bouillabaisse and other French classics at Marseille in SoWa
Loic Le Garrec, of Petit Robert Bistro in the South End and Kendall Square’s Batifol, opened another lively spot.

If you swallow your pride and ask to join someone else's trip, you and a new friend can ride camels into a Morocco sunrise.

TRAVEL

Traveling while old(er)*

Worries are infinite. Time is not. If you want to travel, just start. Here's what this traveler has learned about life, loss, and the joy of just getting out there.

New gear for new prioritiesMore from the Globe's travel section

TABLES
The Nada Cart opens at Faneuil Hall; former Eastern Standard bartender Seth Freidus strikes out on his own
Plus, Coolidge Corner gets a Bakey, free paella in the South End, and happy hour at Assembly Row.

LOVE LETTERS
My marriage is a big personal void
But I stay for the kids.

THE VIP LOUNGE
Actor Steven Skybell on Carol Burnett, rediscovering Boston’s food scene, and kicking back on vacay
We caught up with "The Lehman Trilogy" star to talk about all things travel.

Culture & Lifestyle

Bill Lowe has been a fixture on the Boston jazz scene for decades,

At 77, Boston jazz stalwart Bill Lowe is finally a leading man

The bass trombonist and tuba player from Boston has released "Sweet Cane," his first album as a solo bandleader, which he'll celebrate with shows in Dorchester and Lowell.

Shereen Pimentel as Eva Perón in "Evita" at American Repertory Theater.

STAGE REVIEW

Shereen Pimentel is dazzling as the flawed heroine of ART’s re-energized ‘Evita’

The American Repertory Theater’s new production of the Tim Rice-Andrew Lloyd Webber musical seeks less to valorize or vilify than to understand the complex woman at its heart.

Amanda Seyfried and Tom Holland in "The Crowded Room."

TELEVISION REVIEW

In ‘The Crowded Room,’ a tortured soul is put on trial

The miniseries starring Tom Holland, which premieres Friday on Apple TV+, is part thriller, part family sketch, part diagnostic exercise, and, in the last third, part courtroom drama.

Celine Song wrote and directed "Past Lives," which opens in Boston this week.

Celine Song’s romantic debut film ‘Past Lives’ was a path to self-discovery

Song spoke to the Globe about her development as a director, her approach to personal writing, and creating romantic chemistry.

Parenting unfiltered

Bags of fruit await Waltham residents during a food drive in 2020. According to a report released this week from the Greater Boston Food Bank, one in three adults in Massachusetts experienced limited or uncertain access to adequate food in 2022.

How to organize a food drive with your kids

Food insecurity is rampant in Massachusetts, and pantries depend on your donations.

Your A-to-Z guide to family-friendly dining in the Boston area

Dr. Nawal Nour, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, on maternal health equity

Here’s what motherhood means in 2023

I struggled to find proper care during a mental health crisis. Here’s what I wish other people like me knew.

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Back to Boston

Where to eat, what to do, what to see, and more

Looking for something to do? Check out our Back to Boston project, where you can use an interactive map to explore all the city has to offer.

An illustration of the Boston Common and Public Garden.

How well do you know Boston? Test your knowledge with this quiz and scavenger hunt.

Get to know the Boston Common and Public Garden by exploring this interactive map. After that, test your knowledge. How well do you know Boston’s oldest parks?

Runners along the Charles River with the Boston downtown skyline in the background. Here are other things to do on your perfect Boston weekend.

How to spend a perfect weekend in Boston

When friends and relatives (or even strangers) come to Boston and ask for recommendations about what they should do, where do you send them? Let travel writer Chris Muther be your guide.

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My marriage is a big personal void

The recently opened Lockwood Hotel is the first new hotel to open on Waterville’s Main Street in more than 100 years.

Something big is happening in Waterville, Maine

Paúl Mena inside the back room at The Press Room, a cocktail bar serving tapas in the West Loop of Chicago.

In Providence, ‘the restaurant scene is completely segregated,’ restaurateur says

My boyfriend’s ex won’t let me meet their children

Fishy experience at a bar in Istanbul ends up in a $7,853 charge

Nicholas Butler gets charged $7,853 at a bar in Istanbul under shady circumstances. Will his bank step up and help him undo the charges? 10:00 a.m.

HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival offers attendees the opportunity to sample “Maine’s Official State Treat” in dozens of flavor combinations prepared by more than 20 bakers and vendors.

A whoopie pie fest in Maine, an eclipse package for 2024, and a jacket that keeps you connected

Travel news you can use. 10:00 a.m.

NEW ENGLAND SUMMER

Something big is happening in Waterville, Maine

This former mill town set on the Kennebec River, and home to Colby College, is getting a massive makeover, re-inventing itself as the artsy hotspot of northern New England. 9:57 a.m.

NEW ENGLAND SUMMER

There's nothing like a bike ride along the ocean and saltmarsh during the summer in Falmouth.

If you’ve only experienced Falmouth by hopping on and off the Martha’s Vineyard ferry, you’ve missed the boat

Sure, take that ferry to Martha’s Vineyard — but spend a night or two in this town first. 9:56 a.m.

NEW ENGLAND SUMMER

At Hub North, the “rustic glamping” accommodations include yurts and bell tents, inspired by the backpacker hostels of New Zealand.

Is your travel style rustic or refined? Two (wildly different) ways to stay in the White Mountains

If a cozy country inn isn’t your style, we’ve got some alternatives. 9:56 a.m.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER | NEW ENGLAND SUMMER

The saltwater pool at the York Beach Surf Club in York Beach, Maine.

Where to stay in New England this summer

Looking for a hotel, tent, or even a tree house? Here are some of the newest and coolest spots for your next getaway. 9:54 a.m.

RI FOOD & DINING

In Providence, ‘the restaurant scene is completely segregated,’ restaurateur says

Paúl Mena, who has worked at award-winning restaurants in Rhode Island, recently opened The Press Room, a cocktail bar serving tapas in Chicago. He talked about the industry’s inequities and compared the vastly different foodie cities. 8:00 a.m.