How to pick up the "Bahston" accent: 5 apps to check out if you are new to Boston
The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Bronson Farr
This post is part of our “Getting Plugged Into Your City” series, and in this one we explore what Boston has to offer for newcomers like yourself.
Great news! You’ve landed that dream job and now you’re moving to Boston. And since you’re new to Boston, you’ll probably want to find some things that will help you get acquainted. Here are five apps, and websites, to help you get started.
Transportation – OpenMBTA
This app provides realtime information on schedules for all MBTA buses and trains. Whether it’s catching the bus to meet your date across town or going to the ball park for game day, OpenMBTA has all the times you need.
OpenMBTA gives you realtime updates for bus and train lines.
Public Safety – Boston Citizens Connect
Public safety is a big issue when it comes to moving to a new town. Fortunately there is Citizens Connect, an app that allows you to send in reports about graffiti, potholes, broken street signs, or anything else going on in your neighborhood.
With Citizens Connect you can see where different safety issues are around the city.
For the Foodie – Street Food Boston
Food trucks seem to be all the rage these days, and they also offer a local flavor in their respective areas. Thankfully Street Food Boston will tell you where your favorite food truck will be in real time.
Lobsta Love is one of the many trucks featured on Street Food Boston and definitely offers a taste of the East Coast. Follow them on @LobstaLoveTruck
Clover is another local truck that prides themselves on using fresh, never frozen, ingredients, which means their menu is constantly changing. You can follow them on @cloverfoodtruck!
All Things Boston via Twitter – BostonTweet
If you’re looking for something to do during your free time or just looking for a good time, follow @BostonTweet on Twitter. From free ice cream from ZipCar to the newest burger joint opening up in town, these tweets are definitely all things Boston.
Something Fun – Mobee
This app will leave you saying, “Wait…I get paid to go shopping?” Mobee users act as secret shoppers who give feedback to local businesses in the greater Boston area. In return, Mobee users receive points that can be redeemed for cash or gift cards to stores like Target or Gap.
Mobee rewards users for shopping at places they already frequent.
