Plus, check out the Women's Beanpot today at 4 p.m.

Paws and the city đŸŸ

Boston’s dog-friendly guide

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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.

Whether you’re in need of a drinking paw-tner at Bone Up Brewing Company, hitting a farmers market, or just dining out, well bone appĂ©tit.

Pro tip: Dogs ride the T for free during non-rush hours, so grab your four-legged friends and let’s go find the paw-fect place to explore.

đŸŸ Breweries
  • Cambridge Brewing Company, 1 Kendall Sq. | Ask your patio server for a specialty pup snack.
  • 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.
A doodle sitting on the seaport fan pier.

There are plenty of places to explore with your pup.

Photo by @georgethebernedood

đŸŸ Restaurants
  • J.P. Licks, Multiple locations | The ice cream shop offers a pet friendly sorbet.
  • Area Four, 500 Technology Sq., Cambridge | The Kendall Square location has a patio perfect for pizza with your pup.
  • Coppa, 253 Shawmut Ave. | This 20-seat South End patio is open for pets and located down the road from an off leash park.
A group of dogs sitting on Acorn Street.

Even the pups want their picture taken on Acorn Street.

Photo by @thepieddogwalker

đŸŸ Parks

  • Boston Common, 115 Boylston St. | America’s oldest public park rotates the designated off-leash spaces, so look for signage before letting your dog roam. As far as leashed canines, they’re 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.
WOOF THERE IT IS

What is the most popular dog breed in the US?


A. Standard poodle
B. Labrador retriever
C. Beagle
D. German shepherd
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Thursday, Feb. 9
  • Galentine’s 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 Boston’s 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.*

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Weather
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Civic
  • Ring the alarm — 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 Chilacates is 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. 🌼 (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Drink
  • This month, Time Out Market is serving up three charity cocktails to support the Black Hospitality Coalition, which works to ensure the future of Boston’s Black-owned institutions. The Chocolate Covered Raspberry Martini, Red Velvet Cold Brew, and Sweetheart Spritz will be available until Tuesday, Feb. 28. 🍾
Sports
  • The Women’s 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. 🏒
Health
  • Cambridge-based Sage Therapeutics has 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. That’s 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. 🚗 (CBS Boston)
Real Estate
  • A piece of history is on the market. Located at 167 Brattle St., an 1883 West Cambridge Queen Anne is 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 Harvard’s Memorial Hall. (Boston Business Journal)
Ranked
  • No. 4. That’s where Boston ranked on WalletHub’s report for the 2023 Best and Worst Cities for Football Fans. Boston took the top spot for the number of NFL championship wins, and ranked third overall for NFL fan engagement. 🏈
Feel Good
  • The youngest Terrier is ready to lace up his skates with the Boston University men’s ice hockey team. Through a partnership with BU and Team IMPACT, 7-year-old Logan Gatto has signed with the local college team. Now, No. 29 will get to attend practice + ride on the bus before games. (7 News)
Shop
  • What’s getting us through February: Our humidifiers. We love the Levoit Blue Cool Humidifier for its quiet design, multiple mist 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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It’s electric 🚌

It’s electric: Boston Public Schools adds new electric buses

A new electric school bus.
One of the new electric school buses for BPS. | Photo provided by City of Boston
The wheels on the electric buses go 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

Today’s issue was written by Jessica.

Editor’s pick: The question of the day: how many Dunkin’ locations is too many? The answer: the limit doesn’t exist. ☕

For proof, check out these examples of the Dunks locations that are closest together, including the two Dunkin’ counters inside Back Bay Station and the two in Kingston that are only a tenth of a mile apart.

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