PARENTING UNFILTERED

The novel that will make you happy to live in Boston

In “Plays Well With Others,” Harvard grad Sophie Brickman satirizes competitive New York City parenting. 2:00 a.m.

QUICK BITE

Boston’s Greco brings Greek fast-casual to the Burlington Mall

Xenia Greek Hospitality says it was drawn to "the strong Greek community there, in Woburn, and in the surrounding towns. And we saw the mall life. People flock there." 2:17 p.m.

TABLES

Añejo opens in Plymouth; Dryft drifts into Wellesley

Plus, Charlestown’s Good Company pours its final cocktail. 1:44 p.m.

LOVE LETTERS

We didn’t work on the marriage enough

I continue to reach out to him. 11:36 a.m.

TRAVEL

Accessible and awesome: These hotels roll out the red carpet for guests with mobility issues

We reached out to savvy travelers to learn which places earn top marks for accessibility and sheer delightfulness. Here’s what we found. 11:34 a.m.

Bigger Bodies Boston aims to ban size discrimination (and have some fun doing it)

The organization fosters connections that participants say can be life-changing for those who have experienced shaming and prejudice much of their lives. But it’s also part of a movement to change laws and end discrimination. 11:16 a.m.

THE VIP LOUNGE

‘If you’re thinking about taking that trip, do it. You will never regret it.’

We caught up with actor John Riddle — who will appear at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis through Aug. 24 — to talk about all things travel. 10:00 a.m.

TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER

Refund still missing six months after seats were downgraded

When ITA Airways changes Rocco De Mella’s plane from Miami to Rome, he loses the seat upgrade he bought. An airline representative promises him a prompt refund. But six months later, the airline still has his money. 10:00 a.m.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

As severe turbulence increases, why isn’t seat belt use on planes required at all times?

Researchers say climate change is making the skies less friendly. You won’t catch them — or some pilots — unbuckled midflight. 8:47 a.m.

TRAVEL

Where to go and what to do with out-of-town guests

Assuming your guests follow the three-day rule (you know the one: guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days), here’s a suggested itinerary, designed to show off the region while showing your guests a good time. 6:00 a.m.

Globe Magazine

From coffee milk to cheese-less pizza, why are Rhode Island’s iconic foods so weird?

The obsession with quintessential Ocean State specialties has mostly been lost on this Globe writer. Until now. 5:53 a.m.

TRAVEL

Life-size Polly Pocket house comes to Littleton as Airbnb’s new ‘Icon’ property, company says

Airbnb announced Wednesday that they have brought a popular Polly Pocket compact house to life in Massachusetts. 5:02 p.m.

Owners of Boston bar where former Marine was killed will sell liquor license and give proceeds to victim’s family, lawyer says

An attorney for the owners, Carolyn M. Conway, said "Loyal Nine" has been closed and owners have no plans to reopen it. 4:07 p.m.

Aaron Hernandez TV series set to premiere in September on FX and Hulu

The first installment of the FX series “American Sports Story,” chronicling the troubled life and career of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez, is set to premiere Sept. 17. 3:38 p.m.