Living

I hadn’t seen a $2 bill for years when I noticed schoolmate Rip Black tipping with them. Having loved them since attending its 1976 re-introduction, I adopted Rip’s paean to Mr. Jefferson, tipping with them since. I gave one to an Uber driver recently – he stared at it, announcing, “This one’s going in the wallet!”

The epitome of patriotism: watching fireworks spark on the Fourth of July in Massachusetts – especially given the Revolutionary War was sparked here some 244 years ago. Here’s where we recommend watching the iconic Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (that aren’t Charles River Esplanade).

Lately, safety concerns related to ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft have increased. These apps offer so much convenience, but they also demand extra responsibilities. Remember these safety tips:

Many in our society are focusing on making their lives greener. But for some, the concept seems so vast that it’s hard to understand the lingo.

We can’t wait for rooftop drinking this spring. Grab your favorite shades and visit one of our top picks:

It’s thawing outside, which means it’s time to lace up your sneakers and get to jogging, walking or racket swinging – whatever suits your style.

Sometimes the best medicine is snuggles from your fur baby. But what do you do if your pet has an incurable disease? Here are some tips to allow you both to live your best lives.

Occasionally making yourself inaccessible is essential to boosting focus. A survey found that always being reachable – checking emails during off days, scrolling through social media, responding to texts 24/7 – is associated with higher stress levels. This is known as “continuous partial attention,” a state of alertness largely driven by FOMO.

Last issue, we covered Boston’s tiniest neighborhood. This issue, we cover the largest.

A $2.5 billion Encore resort and casino building already stands tall above Boston Harbor in Everett in anticipation of a June opening.

Here are our favorite apps to make travel easier, more affordable and more fun.

Parents across America continue to worry about the apps their children and teens download. Here are two apps that can give parents peace of mind.

When I was four and just becoming aware of people outside my family, I began noticing our wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors.

Get excited, Instagrammers: Yayoi Kusama’s largest infinity room, “Love is Calling,” will be on permanent display at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston beginning fall 2019.

Yes, most of the good Mardi Gras action is down in NOLA. But we have enough booze and parties to celebrate properly here in Boston. Here are our recommendations:

Last month, the MBTA proposed fare hikes amounting to an average increase of 6.3 percent for bus, subway and train rides. If approved, they’ll take effect July 1.

Matt Light and Rob Gronkowski of NE Patriots fame are joining forces to raffle off two Super Bowl packages to two lucky winners on Friday at 2 p.m. The grand prizes include:

Whether you’ve been dreaming of the day for months, just now realized it was approaching or hate the holiday altogether, we’ve compiled a list of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Boston:

Gambel Communications is proud to be completing its second year publishing The New Orleans 100. This milestone is made sweeter because Tod Smith, general manager of our presenting sponsor, WWL-TV (CBS, Tegna), recently was awarded The 100 Companies’ inaugural Visionary Award.

Everyone can benefit from a little more confidence. I have learned that confidence comes from experience. Trying something new and different can be nerve-wracking, but experience can calm your fears. Follow these tips to build your self-confidence:

The Crescent City and pecans have long been linked. The sweet, creamy, French confection known as a praline first gained American fame in New Orleans, when almonds were substituted for native Louisiana pecans. Soon the praline became a Southern hallmark treat.

Mentoring conversations about five-year plans are everywhere these days. I recall the wise advice, wasted in my younger years, that said, “Don’t play games with time.”

Over the last 10 years, through the Share the Love Event, Subaru of America has donated more than $118 million to charity, with customers choosing between four national and over 1,100 local charities.

With so many people to shop for during the holidays, you are destined to forget someone. Here are some last-minute gift ideas more thoughtful than cash or gift cards.

The Dream Downtown is a futuristic-looking hotel with porthole windows and modern decor that makes it the perfect place to snap some Instagram pictures. It comes complete with a heated pool and a luxury hair salon.

New England Patriot Julian Edelman and his lifestyle brand JE11 hosted a third Newbury Street pop-up shop last week. Superfans were able to meet the two-time Super Bowl champion by purchasing tickets to his event, Meet Jules!, on Sunday.

When the weather gets colder and the heart grows fonder … we enter “cuffing season.” This time of year, people find themselves entering relationships to survive the winter weather. While getting cuffed seems ideal, it’s not for everyone.

Often, when pressed for time, people throw things down the kitchen sink without thinking – especially if they have a garbage disposer. Certain foods and textures can cause nasty clogs and unwanted backups and should be disposed of in the trash can or compost pile rather than in the drain.

The clock strikes midnight, the turkey is all gone, and it’s officially time for some shopping. Black Friday is a shopaholic’s dream, but a regular consumer’s nightmare. Here are some tips on how to survive your Black Friday shopping:

Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns, general managers of Hingham’s Plymouth Quarries, have officially signed on to assist in the redesign of the former Hanover shopping complex. The single-story retail area, renamed Merchants Row, is located at 2053 Washington St. in Hanover, Massachusetts.