Plus, check out the Women's Beanpot today at 4 p.m.
Paws and the city đŸ
Bostonâs dog-friendly guide
Stop by the Fairmont Copley Plaza to meet the Canine Ambassador, Cori. | Photo by @coricopley
Round of a-paws, please. From pup-friendly patios to spoiling your pup with a trip to the Polkadog Bakery, it makes sense that Boston is filled with a plethora of parks and watering holes where you can bring your pooch.
Bone Up Brewing Company, 38 Norman St., Everett | Leashed dogs are welcome outdoors on the patio, which has umbrellas and tents to provide shaded areas.
Remnant Brewing, 2 Bow Market Way, Somerville | Dogs are allowed at the outdoor seating area, which is available on a first come, first served basis.
There are plenty of places to explore with your pup.
Boston Common, 115 Boylston St. | Americaâs oldest public park rotates the designated off-leash spaces, so look for signage before letting your dog roam. As far as leashed canines, theyâre welcome any time.
Peters Park, 1205 Washington St. | Peters Park offers one of the best fenced-in dog runs in Boston proper.
RUFF North End, Richmond Street | Nestled between North and Fulton streets, this park has turf, agility courses, and a water play area.
Sniffing around for more options? You can use BringFido to find more dog-friendly restaurants, pet-friendly hotels, and events.
Click the link below for more places, like hotels + parks, to bring your pup.
Pint with a Planner: South Boston Transportation Action Plan | Tuesday, Feb. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Publico, 11 Dorchester St., Boston | Free | Join SPARK and meet the team of planners, project managers, and community engagement staff from the BPDA to learn whatâs next for Southie.
Skip the Small Talk: LGBTQIA Speed Friending | Tuesday, Feb. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St., Boston | $16.50 | Conversational prompts will be provided to chat with people in a safe space.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | $93-$1,554 | Tipoff begins at 7:30 p.m.
Vance Joy: In Our Own Sweet Time Tour 2023 | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 8 p.m. | MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston | $85 | See the âRiptideâ artist in person.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Galentineâs Day Sip & Script | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr., Boston | $70 | This workshop will give you a friendly introduction to modern calligraphy using a pointed dip pen and ink.
Friday, Feb. 10
The Koji Club 1st Birthday Party | Friday, Feb. 10 | 5-11 p.m. | Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | Price of purchase | Celebrate the first anniversary for Bostonâs first sake bar with sake and bougie cup-o-noodles.
Saturday, Feb. 11
The Made-Up Matinee | Saturday, Feb. 11, Saturday, Feb. 18, Saturday, Feb. 25 | 3-4 p.m. | Improv Asylum, 216 Hanover St., Boston | $5-$20 | This hour-long, all-improv show is designed for kids aged 6-13 (but parents love it too), with bottomless hot cocoa for little ones and mimosas for adults included.*
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.
Ring the alarm â City officials, firefighters, and community members broke ground on the new Engine 17 location in Dorchester. The $30 million energy efficient firehouse will be located next door to the current house, which dates back to 1928. Learn more about the project.
Coming Soon
Rumor has it that Chilacatesis opening its first Cambridge location on Cambridge Street in the former East Side Bar and Grille spot. The local Mexican eatery offers burritos, tacos, and quesadillas at the other locations in Jamaica Plain, the South End, Mission Hill, and soon in Coolidge Corner. đź (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Drink
This month, Time Out Market is serving up three charity cocktailsto support the Black Hospitality Coalition, which works to ensure the future of Bostonâs Black-owned institutions. The Chocolate Covered Raspberry Martini, Red Velvet Cold Brew, and Sweetheart Spritz will be available until Tuesday, Feb. 28. đž
Sports
The Womenâs Beanpot kicks off at 4 p.m. today with a match between BU and Northeastern. Harvard plays at Boston College at 7:30 p.m.Score tickets for the finals, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 14. đ
Health
Cambridge-based Sage Therapeuticshas created a new treatment for postpartum depression. The once-a-day pill, Zuranolone, could receive FDA approval later this year or early next year.(Boston Globe)
Number
$1,328. Thatâs the average cost of car insurance in Boston, which is less than the national average of $2,014. According to the study by Bankrate, the average cost is about 1.3% of the annual income for local drivers. đ (CBS Boston)
Real Estate
A piece of history is on the market. Located at 167 Brattle St., an 1883 West Cambridge Queen Anneis listed for $13.5 million. The single family home has won a Cambridge Historical Commission Preservation Award and was originally built by the the architect of Harvardâs Memorial Hall. (Boston Business Journal)
Ranked
No. 4. Thatâs where Boston ranked on WalletHubâs report for the 2023 Best and Worst Cities for Football Fans. Boston took the top spot for the number ofNFL championship wins, and ranked third overall for NFL fan engagement. đ
Feel Good
The youngest Terrier is ready to lace up his skates with the Boston University menâs ice hockey team. Through a partnership with BU and Team IMPACT, 7-year-old Logan Gattohas signed with the local college team. Now, No. 29 will get to attend practice + ride on the bus before games. (7 News)
Shop
Whatâs getting us through February: Our humidifiers. We love the Levoit Blue Cool Humidifier for its quiet design, multiplemist levels, and how easy it is to clean. Do your skin (not to mention, your houseplants) a favor and up your home hydration.*
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TRANSIT
Itâs electric đ
Itâs electric: Boston Public Schools adds new electric buses
One of the new electric school buses for BPS. | Photo provided by City of Boston
The wheels on the electric busesgo round and round, and yesterday the City of Boston celebrated getting the keys to the first two electric school buses for the Boston Public Schools fleet. These new buses will replace existing diesel vehicles. Currently, BPS has ~620 buses, so there is still a lot of road to cover.
The first routes, including 111 trips for 24 schools, have been specifically planned for distance from the charging station, total length of the route, and expected traffic patterns.
BPS will add an additional 18 buses and finish installing 20 charging stations at the Readville bus yard, so each bus will have a dedicated charger. An estimated 2,561 students will be riding the 20 buses to school each day, once they hit the road, later this month.
The goal is to replace the entire fleet with electric buses by 2030.
THE WRAP
Todayâs issue was written by Jessica.
Editorâs pick: The question of the day: how many Dunkinâ locations is too many? The answer: the limit doesnât exist. â
For proof, check out these examples of the Dunks locations that are closest together, including the two Dunkinâ counters inside Back Bay Station and the two in Kingston that are only a tenth of a mile apart.
Editorial:Jessica Burton, Sara Frazier, Josh Kranzberg, Emily Shea, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Dayten Rose, Sarah Leonhardt, Katie Smith | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.
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