01.03.2024

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✨ Street signs, meet star signs

The Zodiac signs as Boston neighborhoods

There are more than 12 stellar neighborhoods, so let us know what perfect pairing we missed. | Photo via @mackaygreg

One of the most loveable things about Boston is the distinct character found in each neighborhood, district, and corner of town. They all have their own personalities and purposes — some would say it was written in the stars. Let’s take a look at how our neighborhoods align with the zodiac signs.

Disclaimer: With only 12 zodiac signs, we couldn’t mention every one of Boston’s neighborhoods. Let us know if we missed your community + we’ll share which zodiac sign we think is the best fit.

The Boston Harbor walk at sunset. — One could say the Seaport is as driven and ambitious as a Capricorn.
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Photo by @amyhoro

Capricorn: Seaport | Dec. 22-Jan. 19

This driven + ambitious sign needs a neighborhood that is changing fast, just like Boston’s fast-developing waterfront area. Hardworking Capricorns can (attempt to) unwind with a game of darts at Flight Club, a facial from Breve Spa, or a drink from the Harpoon Beer Hall.

We could also see Capricorn as downtown and the Financial District. This neighborhood is home to hustlers and industry leaders who are always on the move. If you blink, you’ll miss them on their way to High Street Place food hall to grab lunch before heading back to the office.

Aquarius: Jamaica Plain | Jan. 20-Feb. 18

This neighborhood’s thriving local business + restaurant scene mirrors the eclectic personality of an Aquarius. We recommend that these air signs hit up Boomerangs for thrift shopping, Papercuts for a new read, and Monumental Market for a sweet treat.

We could also see Aquarius as Roxbury, a neighborhood that stands out from the crowd as one of the oldest communities in Boston with an amazing array of restaurants, museums, and historic districts to explore.

Pisces: Allston-Brighton | Feb. 19-March 20

Pisces are emotionally aware + introverted, and are the most artistic of the zodiac — aka they’ll fit right in with this vibrant arts and culture community. Pisces: consider this your sign to snag tickets to a show at Paradise Rock Club or Brighton Music Hall.

9 more neighborhoods

Events

Wednesday, Jan. 3

Michelle Feinberg: Kaleidoscope | Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 10 a.m. | Boston Public Library — Jamaica Plain, 12 Sedgwick St., Jamaica Plain | Free | Last call to see the final installment of the branch’s annual rotating art program.
January Brewery Book Club | Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Free to attend | Join the Cambridge Public Library team to discuss “When Women Were Dragons” by Kelly Barnhill in the brewery’s back room.

Thursday, Jan. 4

Boston Bruins vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Cheer on the B’s as they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Garden.

Friday, Jan. 5

SoWa First Friday | Friday, Jan. 5 | 5-9 p.m. | SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave., Boston | Free | Visit the First Friday of the new year with local art and vintage vendors.

Saturday, Jan. 6

HIIT & Hops | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 10-11 a.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston | $20 | Join this 50-minute high-intensity workout and recover with a pint of the non-alcoholic IPA Just the Haze.

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News Notes

Transit

Green Line riders, prepare for more service changes this year. The MBTA announced the C and D branches will be suspended for 23 days, beginning today. Service will resume for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend and pause again Tuesday, Jan. 16-Sunday, Jan. 28. Plan your January commute.

Civic

Four newly-elected Boston City Council members were sworn in on Monday. The 13-member council also elected Ruthzee Louijeune as president — the first Haitian-American member to serve on the council. The next City Council meeting is on Wednesday, Jan. 10. (NBC 10)

Coming Soon

Flat Top Johnny’s will return to Kendall Square this month. The restaurant and pool hall closed in the summer of 2020 and will return to 238 Main St. in a new MIT mixed-use building. (Boston Business Journal)

Edu

Harvard University president Claudine Gay has resigned after six months. This is the shortest presidential tenure in the university’s history. Dr. Alan Garber Harvard’s provost will serve as interim president. (Boston Globe)

Number

$15.69. That’s the minimum wage available in Connecticut, which is the highest of all New England states. For the first time since 2018, the Bay State did not increase its minimum wage, which is currently $15 per hour. (WBUR)

Seasonal

If you’re a “keep your Christmas tree up until after New Year’s” house, here’s how you can give your tree a second life. The City of Boston will collect trees until Friday, Jan. 12 on your scheduled recycling day. Note: If you have two recycling collections a week, trees will be collected on the first of the two days.

Sports

TD Garden will host the 45th Women’s Dunkin’ Beanpot Championship on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Tickets start at $25.

Tech

City

Artificial Intelligence trends for 2024

See the Boston Dynamics display at the Museum of Science. | Photo by BOStoday team

It’s official: much like 2023, one of the top trending topics of 2024 is AI.

Following generative AI software releases from local companies like HubSpot Inc. and Pegasystems Inc, our community is looking to the future for this technology. Here’s a few examples of how local teams are shaping the future of AI.

Teams from Northeastern University and Denmark have created an experimental AI system that can be used to predict the patterns of a person’s life. Read: This new AI program called “Life2vec” can predict how long you will live. A peer-reviewed paper published in the journal Nature Computational Science examined the program, which can assess a person’s personality traits, life patterns, and predict their estimated lifespan.

Boston Dynamics received $400 million from a South Korean conglomerate for the new Boston Dynamics AI Institute. The local robotics company aims to create a global hub for innovation with machines (think: the popular robot dog) and AI software. The new technology developed at the institute will support Hyundai’s efforts towards developing self-driving cars.

Bonus: Last year, we asked an artificial intelligence generator a few things about our city and it quickly answered things all about Boston.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

Speaking of the zodiac — The Boston Public Library has curated a reading list for Capricorns.

The collection consists of 12 career-focused reads for the practical and ambitious members of the zodiac, with titles like “Unapologetically Ambitious” and “The Burnout Fix.”

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