How a Boston doctor built a following as a ‘loud and unafraid’ voice in the Trump era

Dr. Jeremy Faust saves lives in the ER and breaks stories with his Inside Medicine newsletter. He’s also testing the bounds of news reporting. Anna Kuchment, the Globe’s health and medical editor, shadowed Faust over a month to find out what drives him. 

An outsider’s view of Boston after 30 years in Texas

The move east came with some culture shock for Chris Vognar, the Globe’s TV and pop culture critic. He shares some revelations about what home means.

PERSPECTIVE

I found a Pandora’s box in family counseling. Should I open it?

Following years of periodic estrangement, frequent contributor Andy Levinsky found himself in counseling with a sibling. The experience made him wonder whether there are some things that just aren’t worth stirring up.

CONNECTIONS

I’m not your typical birdwatcher, but this wildlife refuge lures me back every season

Writer Glenn Rifkin has been trekking the trails at Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge in Concord for years. It’s the place where his affinity for birds has developed. Find out why he schlepps his camera there through every season, and see some of his beautiful photography.

THE BIG DAY

Their romantic storyline runs through community theater

Gabrielle and Mordecai crossed paths during the Jamaica Plain Footlight Club’s 2022  production of Xanadu – and clicked over their upbringings in creative, musical households. Gabrielle feared this new “showmance” might fizzle out. Read their love story.

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LOVE LETTERS

Age gap
She’s 22. Her boyfriend is 44. She gets embarrassed to reveal the age difference to friends. Does Meredith advise breaking up? 

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DINNER WITH CUPID

“We both were vegetarian and both didn’t drink.” Will their similarities lead these daters to envision a future together?

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FOLLOW UP

History panel 

On a trip to Germany, writer Linda Matchan trekked into the forest with the Dutch metal detectorist who unearthed a clue to a WWII soldier’s identity. On July 17 at 2 p.m., you can meet the Malden soldier’s family as well as Matchan, and hear from the metal detectorist. Join the conversation at Converse Memorial Building, Malden Public Library, or on Zoom: bit.ly/4p6OvHi

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