Archive for July 2021

The pandemic had a devastating impact on bars and restaurants, including those that cater toward the LGBT community in Boston. The city lost at least three gay bars and one nightclub during the last 15 months. But for those gay bars that adapted and survived during last year, patrons are returning, and business is nearly…

The massive shift in investor interest when it comes to housing is going to generate a whole new sector of businesses because of demand. Read More

There have never been more remote jobs available, but competition is fierce. Here’s how you can stand out in the crowd, even if you’ve never had a remote job before. Read More

The Boston Newspaper Guild said that a “super-majority” of its members has indicated support for a strike-authorization vote, should one be called by a bargaining committee. Read More

A pair of multi-billion-dollar federal defense contracts in the past month have brought Raytheon to just short of $10 billion in such work halfway through the year, far outpacing last year’s total. Read More

Parexel, the clinical research giant co-headquartered in Newton, Mass., and Durham, N.C., is being snapped up in a private-equity deal worth $8.5 billion. Read More

Marriage is hard, but going on dates with your spouse makes it easier. In fact, according to The Date Night Opportunity, couples who spend quality time with each other at least once a week are less likely to divorce. This startup is looking to up the numbers. Read More

In the unending rivalry with New York, Boston just got a new bragging right: Investment in commercial real estate in Boston has surpassed Manhattan to lead the country as the most liquid market, according to new data. Read More

Form D Friday is a Boston Business Journal feature highlighting regulatory filings from Boston-area companies raising capital for new projects or expanding their businesses. Read More