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New England winter craft beer guide
Now that many of us are facing the prospect of being snowed in for a while, there's no better time to take a look at some of the seasonal beers local breweries have come up with for the winter season.These selections from New England breweries are mostly seasonal or one-off recipes and widely available where craft beers are sold. Fog Nog by Abomination Brewing Company, North Haven, Connecticut.IPA - Imperial / Double MilkshakeDeehan's quickie review: I'm not a hop guy, let alone a fan of double dry hopped double IPAs like this. But I am a fan of the right...
Mitski takes over Boston for a 4-night stand
If you've ever wanted to see Mitski live, now's your chance.The dreamy indie-pop superstar is playing four nights at MGM Music Hall this week.Also in town this week: Cat Power covering Dylan, thrashers Municipal Waste at the Paradise and British pop group S Club at Roadrunner.ThursdayMitski takes over the MGM Music Hall at Fenway for the first of four shows.Panamanian-Puerto Rican singer and rapper Ericdoa is at the Paradise Rock Club.Jazz trumpeter Chief Adjuah plays at City Winery.FridayWelsh pop-punkers Neck Deep plays at Roadrunner.Country act Flatland Cavalry plays at House of Blues.Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter brings his distinctive voice to the...
Greater Boston will get up to 8 inches of snow, missing worst of storm
Greater Boston will miss the worst of the impending storm, but could still get up to 8 inches of snow Tuesday.Why it matters: The storm will also bring high winds and fast-accumulating snow Tuesday morning, especially across southern Massachusetts.The latest: South central and eastern Massachusetts should expect heavy snow with winds as high as 35 miles per hour, but the worst of the storm will most likely hit the New York metro area, per the latest forecasts.Unless the weather system moves farther south, a winter storm warning remains in effect between 1am Tuesday and 1am Wednesday, per the National Weather...
Snow storm could dump a foot of snow on Greater Boston
Days after hitting near-record warm temperatures, Greater Boston is bracing for high winds, coastal flooding and up to foot of snow.Why it matters: The snowfall and winds stand to make the morning commute dangerous and cause power outages, per the National Weather Service.Driving the news: The storm will roll through late Monday and Tuesday, dumping anywhere from 6 inches to more than a foot of snow in Boston and north of the city, NWS says.Forecasters predict as much as 1-2 inches of snow an hour could fall Tuesday morning.It's unclear how much snow southern Massachusetts and the Cape and Islands will get.State of play: A winter storm warning takes effect at 1am Tuesday and is expected to last until 1am Wednesday.NWS also issued a coastal flood warning along eastern Massachusetts, including the Cape and Islands.Of note: Two days ago, temperatures soared into the high 50s, nearing record highs that were reached last year.What's next: Wednesday and Thursday will be clear with temperatures in the 30s, but there's a slight chance of snow Thursday night.Steph's thought bubble: I hope everyone made the most of the unseasonably warm Saturday.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Boston.
Indie bookstores — and romance lit — are having a moment in Boston
The latest bookseller pop-up coming to the Boston area is romance-themed for people of all ages, races and backgrounds.Why it matters: Romance is having its moment in online literary circles, thanks to "BookTok," and fans are demanding stories that defy age-old tropes and stereotypes.What's happening: The Read My Lips booksellers host their first pop-up Saturday at Idle Hands Craft Ales in Malden.The owners, sisters Lily and Hannah Barrett, say they not only carry a variety of romance subgenres but also stories whose characters come from a diverse set of backgrounds.Zoom in: Lily and Hannah, who both work in tech, started...
Celtics bolster bench ahead of trade deadline
The Celtics bolstered their bench this week ahead of the NBA's trade deadline, adding a defensive stalwart as they gear up for a playoff run with championship ambitions.State of play: At 39-12, the Celts boast the NBA's best record and are riding high with a five-game lead in the Eastern Conference standings.Their young superstars, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, are living up to their billing this season.🦄 The team's big offseason acquisition, Kristaps "The Unicorn" Porzingis, has also been a hit: He's averaging 20 points and 7 rebounds a game and scored 31 Wednesday to beat the Hawks.The big picture:...
Massachusetts' sports betting market poised to bring in millions in 2024
If 2023 was any indication, this year will be a boon for sports betting in Massachusetts.By the numbers: Massachusetts processed nearly $5 billion worth of sports bets last year— and online sports betting wasn't even live in time for the 2023 Super Bowl.The state's licensed sports betting companies made more than $483 million collectively in 2023.The market brought in more than $93 million into the state's coffers.Details: Online sports betting companies have processed the majority of wagers in Massachusetts.Activity dipped in the summer months, but like in many markets, bets ramped up again during football season.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Boston.
Massachusetts' sports betting market poised to bring in millions in 2024
If 2023 was any indication, this year will be a boon for sports betting in Massachusetts.By the numbers: Massachusetts processed nearly $5 billion worth of sports bets last year— and online sports betting wasn't even live in time for the 2023 Super Bowl.The state's licensed sports betting companies made more than $483 million collectively in 2023.The market brought in more than $93 million into the state's coffers.Details: Online sports betting companies have processed the majority of wagers in Massachusetts.Activity dipped in the summer months, but like in many markets, bets ramped up again during football season.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Boston.
Massachusetts' sports betting market poised to bring in millions in 2024
If 2023 was any indication, this year will be a boon for sports betting in Massachusetts.By the numbers: Massachusetts processed nearly $5 billion worth of sports bets last year— and online sports betting wasn't even live in time for the 2023 Super Bowl.The state's licensed sports betting companies made more than $483 million collectively in 2023.The market brought in more than $93 million into the state's coffers.Details: Online sports betting companies have processed the majority of wagers in Massachusetts.Activity dipped in the summer months, but like in many markets, bets ramped up again during football season.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Boston.
Waltham dog represents Massachusetts in Puppy Bowl XX
Meet Max, AKA Big Man. The a Chihuahua Pomeranian mix will be representing Massachusetts in the 20th annual Puppy Bowl.What's happening: Forget the Chiefs and 49ers. The real game is Sunday's canine tournament, featuring Max and another 130 dogs from 36 states.What they're saying: Max was adopted by a Waltham couple."He's fun, spunky and has got a good zest for life," his human, Eric Barnacle, told WHDH.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Boston.
Waltham dog represents Massachusetts in Puppy Bowl XX
Meet Max, AKA Big Man. The a Chihuahua Pomeranian mix will be representing Massachusetts in the 20th annual Puppy Bowl.What's happening: Forget the Chiefs and 49ers. The real game is Sunday's canine tournament, featuring Max and another 130 dogs from 36 states.What they're saying: Max was adopted by a Waltham couple."He's fun, spunky and has got a good zest for life," his human, Eric Barnacle, told WHDH.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Boston.
Waltham dog represents Massachusetts in Puppy Bowl XX
Meet Max, AKA Big Man. The a Chihuahua Pomeranian mix will be representing Massachusetts in the 20th annual Puppy Bowl.What's happening: Forget the Chiefs and 49ers. The real game is Sunday's canine tournament, featuring Max and another 130 dogs from 36 states.What they're saying: Max was adopted by a Waltham couple."He's fun, spunky and has got a good zest for life," his human, Eric Barnacle, told WHDH.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Boston.
Millionaire renters in Boston metro area doubled since 2020
Data: RentCafe; Note: Ranking includes cities with at least 100 renter households with incomes of more than $1 million; Chart: Axios VisualsHundreds of millionaires in the Boston metro area are choosing to rent, a new report says.Why it matters: More people with extra cash are renting at a time when the state faces a historic crisis due in part to the limited housing stock.Driving the news: The number of millionaires renting in the region more than doubled between 2020 and 2022 to nearly 500 millionaire renters.The number is small compared to New York City, which had nearly 5,600 renters in...
Social calendar: Upcoming events around Boston
Monday, 2/12JCC Greater Boston in Newton hosts an introduction to pickleball class, 5pm-6:30pm.Price: $75; $60 for members.🛍 The Galentine's Market is back at Castle Island's South Boston Taproom, 6pm-9pm.Tuesday, 2/13🍹 Time Out Market celebrates Galentine's Day with friendship bracelet making and Taylor Swift-themed cocktails, 5:30pm-7pm.Price: $50.🧘🏾♀️ Boston Public Library hosts a "slow flow" yoga class for all ages and skill levels, 6pm-7pm.🎤 Trident Booksellers & Cafe hosts Taylor Swift trivia night, 6pm-9pm.Trident's also hosting Taylor Swift trivia Thursday and Saturday.Price: $7.Wednesday, 2/14🍺 Break Rock Brewing hosts a mug painting class, 6pm-9pm.Price: $25 per mug. Couples' tickets available at a discount.🎶...
North End loses out on outdoor dining again
Outdoor dining returns to Boston in May, except in the North End, city officials say.Why it matters: The historic Italian neighborhood loses out on business by being snubbed, but the alternative would fill the already crowded North End with trash and congestion, neighbors say.What's happening: The city excluded the North End again this year, following meetings with the North End Outdoor Dining Task Force.The group of residents and restaurant owners convened to discuss whether outdoor dining could work in the neighborhood and, if so, how to approach it.Zoom in: The city is looking into some of the task force's recommendations for the North End, the Boston Globe reported.Those suggestions include allowing outdoor dining on weekends only, approving smaller patios, a regular "Open Streets" concept or a lottery system for a limited number of restaurants.For everyone else, the city's outdoor dining season kicks off May 1 and runs through October.Eligible restaurants who want to take part have to pay $199 for outdoor dining and $399 a month if they have a liquor license.Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
Free menstrual products more common in Massachusetts schools, jails
Free tampons are popping up in public libraries, schools and jails in Massachusetts as advocates push for equitable menstrual access.Why it matters: Menstrual products, which are no longer taxed in 30 states, are one of several necessities that low-income residents may struggle to get, advocates say.What's happening: Several public school districts have started offering free menstrual products in recent years, partly in response to student activism.They're available at schools in at least a dozen communities, including Boston, Brookline, Somerville and Medford, per a report from Mass NOW, the Massachusetts chapter of the National Organization for Women.Boston launched an initiative last...
Boston's AI industry brings in billions, but not where you think
Despite fierce competition nationwide, the Boston tech scene is likely to solidify its lead in the AI industry, a new report says.Why it matters: AI is expected to disrupt every aspect of our society like the internet did, and investors are already pumping billions in funding into the sector — and not just generative AI technology like ChatGPT.What's happening: Boston-area companies are at the forefront of developing new AI and managing data for AI to use, per a report published last week by Value Creation Labs.DataRobot and other local companies are leading on "intelligent data management" and automation.Other companies are...
Boston-area concerts this week: Boys II Men, Bumpin Uglies
This week will bring '90s flashbacks with Boyz II Men and Dave Hollister, the former Blackstreet singer, performing in Boston.ThursdayIndustrial metal icons Machine Head are still at it and coming to the Paradise Rock Club.Texas singer-songwriter Kat Edmonson comes east to visit City Winery.Problemattik, Xl The Beast and Arichussettes are on the bill at The Middle East.No Vacation plays at The Sinclair.Peezy is at Brighton Music Hall.FridayBoyz II Men are going to have everybody in MGM Music Hall at Fenway singing along, swooning or both.Cinematic pop rock from Tell is at The Middle East.Boombox plays at Brighton Music Hall.SaturdayNeo-outlaw country...
In Dunkin' ad, Ben Affleck reacts to 'sad Ben' meme
I did not have Ben Affleck biting into a doughnut necklace the size of his face on my bingo card.But that's just the kind of unhinged energy his latest Dunkin' ad brings.Catch up fast: Dunkin's most famous patron appears in a new commercial with Charli D'Amelio, sipping Dunkin' iced coffee in a recording studio after seeing news reports calling him "bored" at the 2023 Grammys.What's happening: By the looks of it, Affleck is working on some music like a middle-aged man grasping for meaning.He handed someone a demo…on a CD.At one point, he asks D'Amelio, "Who is TikTok?" as she awkwardly looks away.What they're saying: "You're a goofy, middle-aged clumsy white guy with no rhythm and you can't sing on key. You're not coordinated. That means I can't be a pop star?"Yes. That's exactly what that means.Yes, but: Maybe I'm wrong. Affleck did say, "Underestimate Boston at your own peril."Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
Red Line closure begins, followed by Orange, Green Line shutdowns
The MBTA's partial shutdown for Red Line passengers north of Park Street begins today, the first of several T closures this month.Why it matters: Thousands of riders rely on the T to get to work and school in Boston and neighboring cities.Catch up fast: The Red Line will be shut down between Alewife and Harvard between today and next Wednesday.After 8:45pm, the Red Line will shut down from Alewife to Park Street over the next 10 days.Shuttle buses will be available for both closures.Plus: The Red Line faces another closure on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25 between Harvard and Broadway.Protip:...
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