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Majority of R.I. residents say cost of living is becoming harder to afford, according to survey

The availability of affordable housing, services for children, access to health care and food security, and jobs were among the key issues, according to the 2023 Rhode Island Life Index.

FOOD
Two New England eateries make Esquire’s list of best new restaurants in America
A Jewish tavern in Somerville and a Rhode Island seafood spot made the cut.

Why extended warranties aren’t necessary
Retailers get a percentage or a commission for every extended warranty sold, and they often incentivize salespeople to push them.

LOVE LETTERS
Can this couple rekindle their spark by reliving a relationship milestone?
After 20 years, they are on “icy terms.” Meredith has some ideas to help change that.

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

FOOD
We asked Globe readers to tell us where to find the best Italian sandwiches. Here’s what they said.
A few weeks back, our restaurant critic, Devra First, went looking for the best Italian sandwiches around Boston. Then we turned the tables and asked Globe readers to weigh in. They had a lot to say.

RI FOOD & DINING
4 pop-up restaurants worth checking out in Rhode Island in December 2023
A ticketed dinner serving small plates, a bar takeover from a Boston sake expert, smash burgers, and more.

Class is in session: Taylor Swift course coming to Harvard next year
“Taylor Swift and Her World” will dive into the singer’s evolution and her artistic counterparts, according to professor Stephanie Burt.

Culture & Lifestyle

‘American Sports Story’ cast shapes up for Aaron Hernandez FX series

Josh Andrés Rivera talked with Interview Magazine about beefing up for his leading role, while Jake Cannavale has been cast as Hernandez’s love interest.

Salem Film Festival spotlights documentary films from around the world

Discounted tickets for the March 2024 festival are available now on its website.
BOOKS

Tess Gerritsen spies literary opportunity in the unexpected

The Maine-based former surgeon turned thriller writer and filmmaker talks about the life of spies, getting older, and the lessons of romance novels
Dance Review

Boston Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ brings classic holiday magic

The company's 45 performances have begun, delivering Clara, a Nutcracker-turned-prince, the sugar plum fairy, and friends to the Opera House stage.

Parenting unfiltered

How young should kids start dating, using social media, and breaking away from their parents?

I asked Newton native Phyllis Fagell, whose new book, “Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times” addresses these rites of passage.

Grades, sports, friendships gone sour: When to help your kids and when to keep quiet

Hair, periods, porn, mental health: ‘This Is So Awkward’ covers puberty from every angle

How to raise good kids in a scary world

How to talk to kids about gun violence

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Back to Boston

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.

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?

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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We asked Globe readers to tell us where to find the best Italian sandwiches. Here’s what they said.

Two New England eateries make Esquire’s list of best new restaurants in America

Can this couple rekindle their spark by reliving a relationship milestone?

Just opened and coming soon: A guide to the newest restaurants and bars in Rhode Island this spring

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President Biden to join James Taylor at benefit concert in Boston

The Boston-born musician will perform at a show in support of the president’s re-election campaign.

NH BUSINESS

Training the next generation of chefs in New Hampshire

The owner and head chef at Stages at One Washington and The Living Room in Dover is launching a new program to help aspiring chefs gain exposure to new techniques and build their resumes.

FOOD

Atelier Colette sits sweetly atop Beacon Hill

The neighborhood has become a little more charming and a little bit French with the recent opening of this lovely chocolate shop.

FOOD

Spice up your winter cocktails

Crafted with Moroccan hibiscus, Brazilian cloves, Indonesian cassia and nutmeg, and Nigerian ginger, Sorel has a pale garnet shade and a combination of herbal spiciness and orangey sweetness.

FOOD

Gift boxes for any sweet tooth on your list

It’s a thoughtful gift that also supports small businesses.

THE CONFIDENT COOK

Recipe: Bake whole-wheat penne with a quick Bolognese and ricotta pockets for this filling, comforting dish

Recipe for Baked Penne with Quick Bolognese

SEASONAL RECIPES

Recipe: After too much party food, reset with fennel, greens, and goat cheese tossed with a cranberry vinaigrette

Recipe for Fennel, Greens, and Goat Cheese with Cranberry Vinaigrette

SEASONAL RECIPES

Recipe: A nostalgic butterscotch flavor is front and center in these puddings with gingersnap crumbs

Recipe for Butterscotch Puddings with Gingersnap Crumbs

BOTTLES

A Boston Tea Party beer and other local beer news

This month marks the 250th anniversary of The Boston Tea Party, and Samuel Adams beer founder Jim Koch is celebrating by tapping kegs of a new beer, Samuel Adams Green Tea Pale Ale.

COOKING

Sandwiches with international influences get dinner on the table in minutes

These quick dinners are simple, but still flavorful.

FOOD

Up for a cup: Destination coffee roasters brighten a winter day

Massachusetts is rich with small artisanal coffee roasters, many with welcoming cafes offering true local flavor. Here are a few to check out when you get out of the city.

GETTING SALTY

He started as a dishwasher at Conley’s Pub & Grille in Watertown. Now, Nelson Whittingham’s career rises to new heights at Moon Bar.

He serves a medley of international dishes, reflecting his Jamaican-Hungarian roots.

FOOD & DINING NEWSLETTER

A few standout restaurants and food businesses in R.I. giving back

Beyond Giving Tuesday, chefs and owners are finding new ways to pay it forward.

RI FOOD & DINING

The ultimate foodie gift guide of Rhode Island

Hand-harvested sea salt from Newport’s coastline, strong coffee, creative spice mixes, and more.

Watch: Chris Evans’s rescue dog Dodger adorably crashes interview on ‘The View’

The Sudbury native talked holidays in Massachusetts, how he met his furry friend, and if he’ll return as Marvel’s Captain America.

With White House holiday decorations, Jill Biden wanted holiday visitors to feel like kids again

“Each room on display is designed to capture the pure, unfiltered delight and imagination of our childhoods," Dr. Biden said.

Ask Amy

Retirees rebound from a major whoopsie

Young parents tangle over custody

Exclusion brings out the worst in in-laws

Distant relationship might not be Mom’s fault

Brother-sister relationship turns threatening

Bird Sightings

Bird sightings on Cape Cod

Recent sightings as reported to Mass Audubon.

Bird sightings from Mass Audubon

For the second week in a row, a major movement of seabirds off Cape Ann and Cape Cod captured the stage of unusual sightings.