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Play BOStoday’s crossword puzzle

Play BOStoday’s crossword puzzle
Refection of the George Washington statue
Let us know if you can solve all the clues. | Photo by @amyhoro
Today is National Crossword Puzzle Day, and you know we love a challenge — so we have created a BOStoday version just for you.

Riddle me this: what’s the goal of the game? Fill all the squares with correct answers to flex your local knowledge. There are 16 clues all about Boston for you to solve.

Check it out and hopefully it won’t leave you too puzzled.

TAKE A GUESS
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Wednesday, Dec. 21
  • Manoa Poke Pop Up | Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 5-9 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Price of purchase | Enjoy drinks and dinner at this Hawaiian pop-up offering poke bowls + vegetarian options.
  • “Twilight” Trivia Night | Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St., Boston | $5 | Gather your team for the chance to win fun prizes.
  • Festive Flowers: A Holiday Floral Arrangement Workshop | Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | $70 | Blue Bird Bouquets will host the seasonal centerpiece workshop.
Thursday, Dec. 22
  • “Elf” Screening | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 7 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline | $13-$22 | Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite movie?
  • Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero | Thursday, Dec. 22-Monday, Jan. 2 | 7 p.m. | Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston | $15-$110 | Your favorite Disney characters will take the ice for this family-friendly performance.
Friday, Dec. 23
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.
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Weather
  • 41º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Coming Soon
  • The Asian-inspired restaurant + food truck Bon Me will open a new brick-and-mortar location in Cambridge Crossing this summer. The eatery plans to move into a 1,700-sqft space on Jacobs Street, pending planning board approval in January. 🍽️ (Boston Business Journal)
Travel
  • If you are planning to fly for the upcoming holidays, allow for extra time at Logan Airport. A recent study that examined airport size, number of passengers + average TSA wait times estimated pre-flight time arrival for our local airport should be approximately two hours and 33 minutes. ✈️
Eat
  • Brunch is back at Colette Wine Bistro in Porter Square. The menu features the newly added Black Forrest Waffle + Empress cocktail. Make your reservations now for the special holiday brunch hours on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Environment
  • The City of Boston will launch a curbside mattress and box spring recycling program in January. Contact 311 to schedule your free collection appointment. Over 75% of mattresses and box springs are recyclable and can be reused to make insulation, carpet padding, and mulch.
Cause
  • Boston Children’s Hospital has received a $75,000 donation from a new charitable foundation at Jordan’s Furniture, created to support families and children in need. The funds will be used to help families pay for temporary housing and other essentials while their kids are staying at the hospital. (7 News)
Ranked
  • There’s no place like home for the holidays… and we have proof. Boston ranked No. 29 out of 100 on WalletHub’s “2022’s Best Cities for Christmas” list, based on criteria like shopping options, events, and the community’s generosity. 🎄 (WalletHub)
Sports
  • Need to know just enough of what happened during the World Cup for your next holiday party? Get The GIST.*
Shop
  • Don’t stress over finding last-minute gifts. Make gifting easy by selecting a gift card to our BOStoday shop, Six & Main. From candles to clothes, there’s something for everyone. Purchase a gift card today. 🎁
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Enter this local writing contest ✏️

Enter the Boston in 100 words contest
Downtown Boston at night.
There is so much to say about our city. Can you do it just 100 words? | Photo by @followingfootprints
Have you heard of Boston in 100 Words? It’s a writing contest that invites all Bostonians to share a story about life in Boston in 100 words or less.

Stories about everyday life in Boston-area communities will be reviewed by a team of local writers, and the winning submissions will be displayed on large illustrated posters throughout the city. You can submit up to five stories, and there’s a cash prize for the top three winners.

Ready to take on the challenge? The deadline has been extended to Monday, Jan. 23. Tell your story here.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jessica.

Editor’s pick: ‘Tis the season for sweet treats, am I right? Well let me give you the scoop on this local collab.🍦

Holy Cow Ice Cream + Bully Boy Distillers have teamed up to create a new boozy ice cream flavor called Christmas in Manhattan. This limited edition batch features Bully Boy’s pre-mixed Manhattan with Holy Cow Ice Cream’s house-made tart cherry sauce. Place your orders here.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Plan to party for New Year’s Eve.
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