Archive for March 2021
Suspending Orange Line service is ‘right way’ to handle derailment, Gov. Baker says
Asked about the T’s response, Gov. Charlie Baker said "any derailment is a cause for concern, especially one that has passengers on it." Read More
Read MoreCovid at one year: A month-by-month photo essay of the pandemic
The shutdowns and social-distancing restrictions, as well as the medical response from dozens of area hospitals, took place a year ago this month. Here’s a visual journal chronicling how the city and the region reacted and adapted to the new normal. Read More
Read MoreBentley University names first Black president
Bentley University in Waltham has named its next leader 10 months after former president Alison Davis-Blake exited for personal reasons last June. Read More
Read MoreDenver hotel shareholders approve $90M sale to Boston company
Under the deal, shareholders will receive $3.50 per share. Read More
Read MoreNortheastern University identifies D.C.-area campus location — for classes and federal contracts
While classes are part of the plan, the proximity to the Department of Defense is a big factor for the university’s arrival. Read More
Read MoreMass. Covid-19 vaccinations open to general public starting April 19
Workers in certain industries will be eligible for appointments in a matter of days, according to an announcement by the Baker administration on Wednesday. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, plus robots, Red Sox and King James
Good morning, Boston. Happy St. Patrick’s Day and, for Bostonians, Evacuation Day. Here are the 5 Things You Need to Know today in Boston business, plus robots, the Red Sox and King James. Read More
Read MoreBaker to release vaccine timeline for everyone on Wednesday
Gov. Charlie Baker is expected to release his administration’s timetable for opening access to Covid-19 vaccines for all state residents today, according to a Twitter post Tuesday night. Read More
Read MoreLegal Sea Foods appeals court loss over Covid insurance coverage
A ruling by the First Circuit Court of Appeals would carry weight in all disputes in Massachusetts and three other New England states over business interruption coverage for Covid restrictions. Massachusetts courts alone are home to dozens of the cases. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Now is the time for T spending, not cuts
As offices reopen, we can’t afford to have workers revert back to car-based commuting due to cuts that make the MBTA more inefficient. Once those new habits form, it will be all the harder to persuade those potential riders to ever return to taking the T. Read More
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