These organizers, cleaners, and home decor will level up your spring cleaning. | Graphic by 6AM City
Spring is in the air, which means you might be feeling the itch to clean — we get it. Take advantage of the last day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale to stock up on organizing and cleaning essentials.
Organize
Under Sink Organizers | $39.99 | Make that awkward space under your sink more useful.
Michael Kimmage in conversation with Serhii Plokhy | Monday, March 25 | Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge | $0-$32 | Registration is required for this discussion on “Collisions: The Origins of the War in Ukraine and the New Global Instability.”
Tuesday, March 26
Beer Tasting + Ceramic Stein Painting Class | Tuesday, March 26 | 5:30 p.m. | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston | $88 | Enjoy a beer tasting before you paint your own stein.
Wednesday, March 27
Maker’s Workshop | Wednesday, March 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Boston Landing, 123 Guest St., Boston | Free | Learn how to needle felt and create your own mushroom scene with this free workshop taught by local and professional artists.
Trillium 11th Anniversary Reception | Wednesday, March 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Trillium Fort Point, 50 Thomson Pl., Boston | $50 | Explore six different food stations paired with a 4-ounce beverage at each.
Mayor Wu and the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity launched the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program for youth and young adults ages 14-24. futureBOS was created to guide young people to navigate the application, onboarding, and hiring processes.
Featured
Food Network is mapping out its “50 States of Cocktails,” and Yvonne’s has been selected to represent Massachusetts. The featured drink is the “Ward 8,” a long-standing staple at the restaurant made with rye whiskey, sherry, grenadine, and lemon and orange juices. (Food Network)
Number
100. That’s how many years the Boston Marathon has started from the town of Hopkinton. The 26.2-mile marathon distance also became official in 1924. The 128th running of the Boston Marathon will take off on Monday, April 15.
Edu
To alleviate a potential $2.4 million deficit, Brookline school officials could eliminate 20+ full time positions and the world language department. Brookline Public Schools have long been considered one of the top districts in the Bay State and have faced deficits in the past. (Boston.com)
Ranked
No. 2. That’s where Massachusetts ranked on Wallethub’s list of the most innovative states. The study examined 25 key indicators of innovation-friendliness from the number of STEM professionals to the tech-company density.
Spring is blooming across the city. | Photo via @amyhoro
Who’s ready for Spring Break? Our City Editors took Friday off to spend more time out and about in Boston — Jess grabbed an iced maple latte from Cafenation in Brighton.
A pack of the No. 1 best-selling Hanes Men’s Boxer Briefs, because they’re 30% off so you can stock up on new underwear. Each pair is made from cotton, breathable, and moisture-wicking. Pro tip: The sale ends tonight.
Tomorrow is my birthday and I plan to celebrate with a good book + tacos for dinner. Let me know if there are any local birthday freebies I need to add to my list.
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