| The 2023 BFit Challenge will take place on Sunday, Feb. 5 👟 |
Prizes will be handed out to individuals and teams who raise the most money. | Photo provided by the Boston Bruins
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| Calling all runners, walkers, and joggers: The seventh annual BFit Challenge, powered by National Grid, is happening on Sunday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This one-of-a-kind event invites first responders, military members, and anyone in the community to exercise around TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins. The challenge is hosted by the Boston Bruins Foundation, which collaborates with charitable organizations that demonstrate a commitment to health and wellness, education, and athletics. Registration is $25, and each participant has to fundraise $300 as individuals or as part of a team (max. 10 people). 100% of the money raised goes to first responder and military charities. Last year, the event raised $425,000. This year, organizers hope to raise $600,000 to benefit local first responder and military charities. Bonus: If you meet specific fundraising goals, you’ll win prizes like autographed hockey pucks and jerseys signed by Bruins players. 🏒 Here’s how the challenge works: This fitness fundraiser has various levels throughout TD Garden, which are accessible for first-time exercisers but also levels to challenge the most elite athletes. Each different level consists of stairs and laps around TD Garden. This year, an exciting new level brings the most elite participants into the Verizon Tower for a more traditional stair climb — all the way from Level 8 of TD Garden to the new Bruins offices on Level 14 and then back down. Can’t make it to the in-person event? Anyone can participate in a virtual step challenge happening from Friday, Jan. 27-Friday, Feb. 3.* |
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| What is the maximum seating capacity for a Boston Bruins game? A. 16,212 B. 17,563 C. 18,258 D. 19,537 See the answer in the Wrap. |
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| Could Boston’s skyline reach new heights? |
The Paramount Theatre is 70 ft. on Washington Street. | Photo by @thechrisdk
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| The Boston Planning & Development Agency has proposed changes to revamp zoning restrictions that could change how high the city’s buildings could reach. Currently, buildings in areas like Downtown Crossing and Chinatown are limited to 150 ft. The proposed new zoning rules would allow an increase to 400 ft from Washington to Court streets, towards the Government Center area. How tall are we talking? A 400-ft structure would be approximately 37-40 stories tall or a little more than half the size of the Pru, which is 749 ft tall. Different areas of the neighborhood have different height limits, but with the proposed changes the city would make exceptions for specific projects. There are also restrictions that would not allow for changes due to flight paths, current architecture limits, and preventing shadows on the Boston Common or Public Garden. A formal draft of the changes is in the works and scheduled for release in June. What do you think of this possible change? |
| THE WRAP |
| Today’s issue was written by Jessica. Answered: C. TD Garden (read: home to the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, top tier concerts + more) can seat up to 18,258 people during a Bruins game.
Editor’s pick: What is better than local beer + barbecue? Don’t miss out on this beer dinner from Lamplighter Brewery and Sweet Cheeks Q on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $65 and include a four-course dinner and beer pairings. Take a bite out of the menu.
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