Wed Jan 08 14:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Boston News Roundup: Chipotle Challenge, Boston Calling Lineup Unveiled, and More

**Boston, MA –** A flurry of news has hit the city, from a unique Chipotle challenge to the unveiling of the Boston Calling 2025 lineup and the fallout from the Patriots’ coaching changes.

**Chipotle’s Strava Challenge:** Chipotle is partnering with Strava to offer Bostonians a chance to win free Lifestyle Bowls for a year. Participants must log the most attempts on a specified Strava segment challenge.

**Boston Calling 2025:** The annual music festival announced its lineup, featuring headliners Luke Combs, Fall Out Boy, and Dave Matthews Band. The lineup, which also includes acts like Vampire Weekend and Avril Lavigne, marks a departure from last year’s pop-heavy focus. Organizers are implementing safety improvements including a single rotating stage and additional water stations to address past overcrowding concerns. Tickets are slightly cheaper than last year, with a presale starting January 8th.

**Patriots Coaching Change:** The New England Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo after a 4-13 season. The team will now begin the search for its third coach in as many seasons.

**City Scams Alert:** Bostonians are warned of a phishing scam involving fraudulent texts demanding payment for fake parking tickets.

**Weather and Assistance:** Boston is experiencing a cold snap with single-digit wind chill temperatures. The Mass. Home Energy Assistance Program (MassHEAP) is available to help eligible residents pay for winter heating.

**Local Business News:** Raising Cane’s in Allston is temporarily closed due to a mysterious odor. Conversely, Shy Bird is opening a new location in Fenway, and H Mart is coming to Davis Square.

**Local Drag Queen on RuPaul’s Drag Race:** Boston drag queen Kori King, known as “the Black Barbie from Boston,” is competing on season 17 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

**Rent Concerns:** An overwhelming 82% of B-Side readers predict continued rent increases in 2025.

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