6AM City In-house

“Hey Google... what did we search for?”
Red foliage on the water front in Boston
We’re digging into the top trending searches from 2022. | Photo by @amyhoro
Google dropped the Boston area’s top trending searches from 2022 and we’re here to break down the results.

No need to panic unless you didn’t want the Cape Codder + espresso martini to know you’ve been switching up your drink order with a “Dirty Shirley,” which was the top trending recipe of the year.

DYK that Boston’s searches for “gas prices near me” more than doubled compared to last year? Yeah, we know — driving in in the city isn’t cheap, averaging $3.66 per gallon in Suffolk County, according to AAA. The good news is Boston is a very walkable city, with a 83 walkability score.

The area’s top trending animal search was a pallas cat + the top searched music genre was rap.

Let’s take a look at the top 10 trending “near me” searches.

⛽ The pump has taken hold of the top three trending search spots with gas prices near me, cheapest gas near me, and oil prices near me.

👗 Prom dresses near me is in fourth. Have you heard of the the Belle of the Ball program? Anton’s Cleaners and Jordan’s Furniture locations collect dress donations for high school students throughout the Boston area. Collections begin on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.

🏓 Pickleball near me is serving up the No. 5 spot on our trending list. Boston was one of only two cities that had pickleball as a top trending search. Sign up for a game at PKL or gather your friends for game at one of these local courts, rounded up by Urbnparks.

Itching to know what else your neighbors have been googling? Check out the full list of the Boston’s top 10 trending “near me” searches.
6AM City In-house

Click here to have your event featured.

Thursday, Dec. 15
  • Charlestown Holiday Night Out | Thursday, Dec. 15 | 5 p.m. | Various locations, Charlestown | Free | Visit your favorite shops, restaurants, and makers in the Charlestown neighborhood.
  • deadmau5 | Thursday, Dec. 15 | 9 p.m. | Big Night Live, 110 Causeway St., Boston | $50 | See the Canadian electronic music producer and DJ at the music venue next to TD Garden.
  • Music Trivia: Broadway Edition | Thursday, Dec. 15 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | The Public Library of Brookline, 361 Washington St., Brookline | Free | Musical theater lovers can enjoy a combination of live performance, fun facts, trivia + games.
Friday, Dec. 16
  • Ugly Sweater Party | Friday, Dec. 16 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Price of purchase | Drop by in your tackiest sweater for the chance to win a prize.
  • Eat The Damn Cake Podcast Live | Friday, Dec. 16 | 7 p.m. | Guy Fieri’s Boston Kitchen & Bar, 186 Tremont St., Boston | $15 | Listen to the hosts Shylo Bijold and Jesika Liston in person.
  • Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic | Friday, Dec. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | $74-$1,457.50 | See the first game against the Magic at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 17
  • Fenway Flea Winter Market | Saturday, Dec. 17-Sunday, Dec. 18 | 12-5 p.m. | Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Dr., Boston | Free | Support local small businesses selling vintage goods, jewelry, and gifts.
  • Urban Nutcracker | Saturday, Dec. 17-Friday, Dec. 23 | 2 p.m. | Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St., Boston | $40-$70 | This modern retelling of “The Nutcracker” features classical ballet, tap dance, hip-hop, and jazz.
Sunday, Dec. 18
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
100+ MORE EVENTS
6AM City In-house

Weather
  • 43º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain
Development
  • Construction has begun on the Four Corners Plaza on Bowdoin Street in Dorchester. The new development will be an energy-efficient mixed-use space on 29,523 acres that will feature 35 affordable rental housing units and 3,800 sqft of commercial space.
Coming Soon
  • Birds of Paradise announced it is opening on Friday, Dec. 16 at the Charles River Speedway. The new cocktail bar from the Ivory Pearl + Blossom Bar team will offer globally inspired drinks. Reservations are now open. 🍸
Closing
  • The Sichuan and Chinese American restaurant Mary Chung will close after 40 years in Central Square. The Cambridge eatery was best known for dishes like dun dun noodle, pork wontons and bean sprouts, and scallion pancakes. The last day of service will be Saturday, Dec. 31. (Eater Boston)
Open
  • The Crab Shack is now open at Roslindale Plaza at 950 American Legion Hwy. The owners also have locations in Texas, Florida, and Georgia. The newest Cajun seafood restaurant offers boiled + steamed combos, featuring crab, shrimp, and lobster. 🦀 (Boston.com)
Number
  • 14. That’s how many campuses Northeastern University has, with its 14th campus opening next year in Miami. The South Florida addition will begin enrolling students for the fall semester and offer 20+ programs, including biotechnology, computer science, and engineering. 🎓 (Boston Business Journal)
Community
  • Mayor Wu and the City of Boston celebrated the graduation of the inaugural Black Men Lead Boston cohort. The 24 graduates spent eight weeks learning a range of skills and getting practical experience during weekly sessions on social change. This April, there will be a new program focused on high school students + applications will open in the new year.
Featured
  • Travel and Leisure shared its list of the best Christmas light displays in every state, and Bright Nights at Forest Park in Springfield was featured for the Bay State. Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Gardens Aglow in Maine; Holidays at the Newport Mansions in Rhode Island; and Wassail Weekend in Vermont were also featured. 🎄
Seasonal
Content marked with an * is brought to you by our advertising partners and helps make this newsletter free.

A whole latke fun

Menorah lighting ceremonies in Boston
Menorah lighting at the Seaport
The nine foot Menorah will be lit next week. | Photo provided by the Seaport
Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, Dec. 18. Dreidels will be spun, menorahs will be lit, and the community will come together. Here are opportunities to gather and celebrate the Festival of Lights.

🕯️ Lighting Up Copley will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18 to celebrate lighting the tallest and largest menorah in New England. Community leaders will join the Central Synagogue Boston for a performance from the Solomon Schechter Day School Choir + a Berklee Music Ensemble. Pro tip: Don’t miss the Fire Truck Chocolate Gelt (coin) Drop.

🕯️ Join Chabad of Downtown Boston for the menorah lighting ceremony at One Seaport on Thursday, Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. Attendees can also enjoy Hanukkah treats.

Bonus: JArts will host a celebration tonight from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts. The museum will be open for pay-what-you-wish general admission (minimum $5) starting at 5 p.m. and the café will serve potato latkes with chive crème fraiche + applesauce.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jessica.

Editor’s pick: While you are out and about getting your holiday shopping done, keep this toy collection in mind. Wusong Road in Cambridge is teaming up with the Harvard Civic Engagement and Service team to collect toys that will be gifted to more than a dozen community partners like the Cambridge Community Center, YWCA Cambridge, and the Center for Families.

If you bring a donation, the Tiki Bar will return the favor and give you $5 off your meal now through Monday, Dec. 19.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Learn about the future plans for Franklin Park.
Connect with us.

Editorial: Jessica Burton, Sara Frazier, Sarah Leonhardt, Josh Kranzberg, Emily Shea | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.

Sales: Peter Baldassare | Advertise with us.

Content marked with an * was created in partnership with 6AM City’s advertising partners. Paid content helps keep this newsletter free. 6AM City may also receive a commission on purchases made through affiliate links in this newsletter.

ADVERTISE | SHOP | CAREERS | ETHICS

Did a friend forward this free newsletter to you?
SUBSCRIBE

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

Copyright © 2023 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY