Baseball season is just around the corner, and Lowell fans are getting ready to cheer on the hometown favorite Boston Red Sox. With the season opener scheduled for March 28 against the Mariners and hosting the Blue Jays for the home opener April 9, the team is gearing up for a great 2019 season. Here are just five reasons you should be excited about the 2019 Boston Red Sox.
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America’s Most Beloved Ballpark
An American icon, Fenway Park has been around since its opening day in 1912 and has only gotten better. If you visit during the off-season, you can take a tour of the historic park for only $25 a person and relive World Series wins as well as the careers of baseball greats like Babe Ruth and Ted Williams. Read the rest of this entry »
How Awesome Is the 2019 Jeep Wrangler? Super Awesome
The Jeep Wrangler is an icon of the Jeep lineup. Made to go over just about any terrain, this vehicle will get you to your destination in style. The 2019 Jeep Wrangler has some exciting new features to enhance your next road trip. Here’s an overview of why the newest Wrangler is super awesome.
Exterior Upgrades
The 2019 Wrangler’s exterior is a mixture of a throwback model with elements of modern style. Jeep kept the iconic and much beloved boxy shape, round headlights, fender flares, and seven-slot grille. It slants toward the back at the top, just like in the YJ era, while the headlights pay tribute to the CJ era by pushing into it. In the back, the tailgate gets a side-hinged door for a slightly different take. Read the rest of this entry »
If you can’t go to a Bruins game in person, the next best possible option is surrounded by other hockey enthusiasts at a local pub, sports bar, or restaurant. Grab your friends and check out one of these local favorites, which are sure to have you cheering while enjoying delicious food and frosty drinks.
JJ Boomers
Family and locally owned and operated JJ Boomers is a perfect place to take in a Bruins game. Start out with a bowl of French onion soup baked with homemade croutons and topped with Swiss and provolone cheeses before moving on to a large selection of appetizers, salads, soups, seafood, steaks, and an assortment of other comfort foods. Read the rest of this entry »
The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the sophisticated-yet-tough vehicle in the Jeep lineup. It’s made to go off-road and to drive around town without sacrificing the comfort that drivers and passengers expect in an SUV. Available in 10 different trim levels, here’s an overview of everything to love in the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Power and Performance
The Grand Cherokee comes with a standard 3.6-liter V-6 engine that produces 300 horsepower and powers the vehicle both on the highway and off-road. A 5.7-liter V-8 engine is an option with the Limited and higher trims. It offers a 7,200-pound towing capacity but consumes a bit more fuel to do so. If you’re looking for a good mixture of fuel economy and power, opt for a turbo diesel engine which uses less gas and can tow 7,400 pounds. Read the rest of this entry »
4 Neat Bars and Pubs in Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts, might not be the biggest city in Massachusetts, but it’s up there and it sits on the heavily populated Merrimack River. Thanks to that, Lowell has an active nightlife, and there are plenty of places to go if you want to spend your evening with friends and a few good drinks. Try visiting one of the places on this list the next time you’re in the area, or you want to escape from the press of people down in Boston.
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Moonstones
Moonstones on Chelmsford Street is a fine-dining restaurant, a seafood grill, and a bar all in one. They offer raw seafood options including both sushi and oysters, they offer small plates with unique chef creations, and they also have the Moonbar where you can order a burger with fries or a whole plate of wings. Their happy hour lasts from 3 to 6 p.m. every weekday and includes both alcohol discounts and food plates. They even have a list of mocktails you can order if you want to enjoy the atmosphere without any alcohol. Read the rest of this entry »
Is the 2018 Charger Good for Family Road Trips?
Muscle cars and family cars are traditionally two separate classes of vehicle. Vehicles in each class usually lack the features necessary for classification in the other. The 2018 Dodge Charger is a different story. It has the power to feel at home on the track and the space to take the family along, too. Here’s an overview of why you should consider taking the Dodge Charger on your next road trip.
Comfort and Space
A comfortable and spacious ride is essential on any road trip with a family. The 2018 Dodge Charger has a wide range of models but most offer generous front seat space for the driver and passenger. There’s also plenty of headroom for everyone from front to back. Starting with the base model, the Charger’s seats are comfortable, with well-bolstered chairs that give good support. Higher models like the V-6 have even better bolstering and thicker seat cushions. Read the rest of this entry »
3 Must-Try Boston Brunch Restaurants
Weekends are a time to get out and enjoy life. These are the days when you can shop, spend time with friends, and relax without having to worry about the 9-to-5 grind. For those who live in and around the Boston area or plan to visit, a good brunch is key to making the most out of these days. Here are three Boston restaurants where you must try brunch.
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Milkweed
Located in the Mission Hill neighborhood, Milkweed offers yummy and unique brunch options. These include dishes like the Lucky Charms pancakes and shakshuka. The latter is a dish with tomato sauce, feta cheese, sweet cherry peppers, scallions, and two eggs. There are also traditional favorites like vegetarian scrambles, omelets, and French toast. If you’re craving a savory brunch dish, try the salmon cakes with cheesy grits and scrambled eggs or the grilled vegetable gyro filled with seasonal grilled vegetables, scrambled eggs, and Kalamata olives. Read the rest of this entry »
There are a lot of accessories you can add to your 2018 Wrangler to make it a more practical vehicle. Winches, lift kits, snorkels, lights, and more can enhance the Wrangler’s off-road abilities and make it more useful for the job you want it to perform. However, accessories offer more than just practical upgrades. You can also change the Wrangler’s appearance with some clever accessories that help personalize your Wrangler and let people know how much you care about your ride.
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Grille Inserts
The trademarked seven-slot grille is an iconic part of any Jeep vehicle, but it’s also a way for dirt, mud, and water to get into the engine compartment. You can give the inner filters a break and give your 2018 Wrangler an interesting appearance with a set of grille inserts. The inserts perfectly fill the grille slots to add an extra layer of protection, and they add an interesting pattern in the normally black grille interior. Popular images include camo patterns and American flags, but there’s no real limit to the patterns you can get. Read the rest of this entry »
The Top 4 Things to Do in Lowell
Lowell is a small city that sits just 30 minutes north of Boston. It sits along the banks of the Merrimack River and is home to UMass Lowell, which is part of the University of Massachusetts. In the 1800s Lowell was a mill town and has several large textile mills and factories. It is now a thriving arts community and offers a wide variety of attractions. Here are some of the top things to do in Lowell.
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Visit Lowell National Park
Lowell National Park is a historic park in downtown Lowell. It includes the canals that Lowell is famous for, along with the old mills. The park is open all year round, but Memorial Day through late November, you can take a canal boat tour. These tours explore the many canals that run through the city giving visitors a waterside view. The park also offers several other tours including the Engineering Innovation Tour, the Working Water Tour, and the Mill and Trolley Tour. Read the rest of this entry »
A Modern American Classic: The 2019 Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 is a large sedan with a classic style and modern look. The engine in the 300 makes a nice low rumble, but once inside, you’d never know it. This vehicle does an excellent job of shutting out outside noise and smoothing out any bumps in the road. The 2019 model carries over from 2018 without any significant changes, and here is what you need to know about this modern American classic.
The Model Lineup
Chrysler offers the 300 in four different trim levels. The Touring model starts things off with 17-inch wheels for the rear-wheel drive and 19-inch wheels if you opt for all-wheel drive. It also has heated side mirrors and keyless entry. The 300S is the sporty model and comes with a sport-tuned suspension in rear-wheel drive models, LED fog lights, and performance tires. Read the rest of this entry »
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