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Police crime tape surrounds the area where children's bicycles and baby strollers were ditched near the Fourth of July parade shooting location in Highland Park, Illinois, on Monday. A shooter opened fire during the Independence Day parade, killing at least six people, officials said.

Uneasy US tries to fete a July 4 marred by parade shooting

Monday was supposed to be a day for taking off work, flocking to parades, devouring hot dogs and burgers at backyard barbecues, and gathering under a canopy of stars and exploding fireworks.

RI FOOD & DINING
From mafia hideouts to secrets only restaurant owners on Federal Hill know
“These walls all have ears. They have all listened over the years,” one owner said. “If only they could speak of the secrets they hold.”

It’s a midsummer night’s dream: Seven ways to experience Shakespeare this season
This summer has productions from well-established organizations like the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and the Boston Lyric Opera, as well as new outfits like the Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival — which began in 2021 — in Chatham.

LOVE LETTERS
He’s ‘glued to his phone’
He sleeps with his phone, and he isn't romantic. What's the right answer, here?

The long, ongoing debate over ‘All men are created equal’
"Those words say to me, ‘Do better, America,’" Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings says.

Boston night life is entering a new era — or at least, it’s trying to
A wave of new clubs and bars are opening in farther-flung neighborhoods, as the city tries to shake off its pandemic slumber and become more fun.

LOVE LETTERS
How to get over an almost relationship
We kissed. Then nothing.

Culture & Lifestyle

Jeff Hiller and Bridget Everett in "Somebody Somewhere."

ASK MATTHEW

If a great show needs a little extra love, this TV critic has some to spare

I take a particular pleasure in giving attention to series that I think are worthy, but that don’t seem to be getting enough notice or viewership.

Six long-running podcasts, ranging from satire to movie analysis to deliberately banal gossip, all provide some escapism if all you really want to do is avoid the news cycle for a little bit. (Irene Rinaldi/The New York Times) — FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY UPLIFTING PODCASTS BY EMMA DIBDIN FOR JUNE 28, 2022. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. —

6 podcasts to make you feel good

It seems there’s never a shortage of things to feel bad about: The year has so far brought us skyrocketing inflation, a brutal war in Europe, relentless gun violence and the Jan. 6 hearings. And while podcasts can be a valuable way to delve deeper into the headlines, they can also provide escapism if all you really want to do is switch off.

Vance Gilbert will be making multiple appearances at the New Bedford Folk Festival, celebrating its 25th year July 9-10.

Five not-to-miss artists at the New Bedford Folk Festival

The 25th annual folk fest Saturday and Sunday brings all facets of folk — contemporary to traditional, blues to Celtic — to seven stages throughout 11 downtown blocks.

Audience members watch the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's production of "The Tempest" on Boston Common in July 2021.

It’s a midsummer night’s dream: Seven ways to experience Shakespeare this season

This summer has productions from well-established organizations like the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and the Boston Lyric Opera, as well as new outfits like the Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival — which began in 2021 — in Chatham.

SUMMER ARTS PREVIEW

Summer’s hottest movies, from ‘Top Gun’ to ‘Nope’

In addition to blockbuster titles like "Jurassic World Dominion" and "Thor: Love and Thunder," look for a spate of animated features — Pixar’s "Lightyear" among them — and the return of several first-rate directors.

10 TV shows we’ll be watching this summer10 standout pop concerts this summer10 must-see museum shows around New England10 terrific dance events to catch this summer

Parenting unfiltered

Behind Their Screens is a sweeping look at childhood tech use from Harvard's Project Zero researchers.

Why pairing social activism with social media is a minefield for adolescents

Post too much? You’re performative. Selfies instead? You’re out of touch.

Vaccines for little kids are finally here. Why aren’t we more excited?

In honor of Father’s Day, advice to live by

How exactly are parents supposed to handle tantrums?

We wanted to know: What one piece of advice would you give a new Boston parent?

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Project Takeout

Explore our map of readers’ favorite takeout spots

Looking for a place to order takeout tonight? We asked readers what their favorite restaurants are, plus added a few of our own. Explore our map (or filter the list by category) of more than 1,000 takeout options.

ABOUT PROJECT TAKEOUT

The Boston Globe recognizes how vital restaurants are to our community, and that’s why we launched Project Takeout last winter, to encourage readers to support their favorite local restaurants by ordering takeout once in a while, if at all possible. What we didn’t know then is that there would be a second COVID winter ahead -- with an Omicron surge, spiking costs, and staffing shortages -- and that our favorite places to eat and gather would continue to struggle. So we’re back at it, asking: Can you continue to help support these small businesses by ordering directly from your favorite independent restaurant?

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Getting their toes wet on the Upper Cape

People gathered at Nahant Beach in Nahant.

A guide to some of the best beaches in Greater Boston

It’s a midsummer night’s dream: Seven ways to experience Shakespeare this season

Furniture is stored in the top floor space of Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen Italian Restaurant on Atwells Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island. The Federal Hill institution, which has operated for over 60 years, is being put up for sale.

From mafia hideouts to secrets only restaurant owners on Federal Hill know

What to make this Fourth of July weekend

If you’re looking forward to the long holiday weekend with good food, friends, and family (or maybe you’re looking forward to some quality alone time) but haven’t figured out what to eat, the Globe Food section is here to help. 1:01 p.m.

Fireworks explode over the Hatch Shell during rehearsal for the 2018 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in Boston.

A guide to celebrating the Fourth of July in Boston

Fourth of July weekend is here, and there are many ways to celebrate in Boston. Firework displays have returned, festivals are abound, and with the return of the Boston Pops to the Charles River Esplanade for the first time in three years, it’s finally feeling like a holiday weekend people can plan for. 9:33 a.m.

FOOD

Tiffani Faison’s Italian restaurant, Orfano, closes in the Fenway

Faison recently shuttered Tiger Mama in the same neighborhood. 9:29 a.m.

PARENTING UNFILTERED

Why pairing social activism with social media is a minefield for adolescents

Post too much? You’re performative. Selfies instead? You’re out of touch. 8:00 a.m.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER AND DEVRA FIRST

Fishing at sunset on the beach in West Falmouth.

Getting their toes wet on the Upper Cape

This is what it looks like when a food writer and a travel writer team up to explore Cape Cod: Some hits, some misses, and a lot of fried clams. Here's where they stayed, what they ate, and what they did on the first leg of their Cape Cod caper. 7:00 a.m.

How Tom Brady convinced Cameron Diaz to come out of retirement (something he’s quite familiar with)

Seriously, is there anything the omnipresent QB can’t do? 3:35 p.m.

QUICK BITE

Chile relleno with black beans, quinoa, roasted corn, and watercress in roasted tomato chipotle sauce with Mexican rice at Rosa Mexicano in Burlington.

Once the hottest Mexican restaurant in New York City, a revamped Rosa Mexicano makes a play for suburbia

It’s the latest big-name arrival at the Burlington Mall. 1:21 p.m.

Research conducted by Nameberry found the number of babies with gender neutral names had risen by 88 percent from 1985 until 2015.

The rise of non-gendered names for kids

Parents are giving their kids unisex names to empower them with future gender flexibility. 12:21 p.m.

LOVE LETTERS

Eye rolls. What do they mean?

Are they a brain reset? A show of annoyance? When they happen in a relationship, is it bad? 12:17 p.m.