These days; nowadays; recently — referring to the recent period, synonymous with '最近' or '近頃'.
この頃は天気が不安定で、急に雨が降ることが多い。
These days the weather is unstable and it often rains suddenly.
彼はこの頃忙しくて、あまり友達に会えていない。
He's been busy lately and hasn't been able to see his friends much.
この頃、夜に散歩するのが習慣になった。
Lately I've gotten into the habit of taking walks at night.