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Dan Morgenstern, Chronicler and Friend of Jazz, Dies at 94

He wrote prolifically about the music and played an important role in documenting its history, especially in his many years with the Institute of Jazz Studies.

By Barry Singer

Automobiles California Families and Family Life Road Trips Writing and Writers

The Great American Family Car Ride

Three bridges, one toll.

By Vanessa Hua

Deaths (Obituaries) McFadden, Robert D New York Times Newspapers Obituaries Writing and Writers

A Trove of Words to Remember From a Master Obituary Writer

The byline of Robert D. McFadden, who retired on Sunday, has been one of the most distinguished in the history of The Times. Here is a sampler of his artful obituaries.

By William McDonald

Books and Literature Deaths (Obituaries) Israel Jews and Judaism Lerner, Michael (1943-2024) Magazines Palestinians Tikkun (Magazine) Writing and Writers

Michael Lerner, 81, Is Dead; Founder of a Combative Jewish Magazine

His publication, Tikkun, was a leading voice for left-wing American Jews. His ideas about “the politics of meaning” were embraced by Hillary Clinton.

By Adam Nossiter