Archive for August 2021
Mass General Brigham launches sports medicine program
The program will bring together more than 200 physicians and surgeons specializing in sports medicine, as well as other Mass General Brigham specialists. Read More
Read MoreAfter acquiring local oncology firm, MorphoSys plans to grow in Boston
When MorphoSys AG acquired oncology firm Constellation Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $1.7 billion, it instantly doubled its Boston-area headcount — and according to CEO Jean-Paul Kress, the company has no plans to slow down local growth. Read More
Read MoreMost of Greater Boston added to CDC’s mask-wearing guidance
Most of Greater Boston is now under a federal advisory that urges people to wear masks indoors, including those who are vaccinated against COVID-19. Read More
Read MoreAffiliate of developer Related sues BU over Kenmore lease
The lawsuit centers on one of the properties that BU sold for $144 million for Related Beal to redevelop, a landmark deal meant to “reimagine” Kenmore Square. Read More
Read MoreNortheastern latest to require employee vaccines
Students and employees will also be required to be tested once a week for the fall semester. Read More
Read MoreHere are the industries vying for a piece of the $4.8B in Mass. ARPA money
From hospitals to tourism to helping homebuyers, Massachusetts lawmakers have no shortage of options on how to spend more than $4.8 billion in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Read More
Read MoreProposed ballot question would allow more liquor licenses
Package stores in Massachusetts are offering a compromise ballot question that would increase the number of licenses available to food stores, but leave a license cap in place. Read More
Read MoreNurses strike drags on as mediator talks restart
As the strike enters is 22nd week, staffing has continued to be the linchpin of any potential deal. Read More
Read MoreCongress urged to earmark up to $7 billion for struggling state colleges
The report identifies schools in 34 different states and Puerto Rico that could benefit from additional federal aid based on Census Bureau median family income data used to identify distressed communities. Read More
Read MoreThe Interview: Community college president plans for fall, prepares to pivot as Delta variant spreads
Pamela Ralston is taking the reins of Santiago Canyon College in Orange, California, today and she has more than academia on her mind. Ralston, like all college presidents at this moment, is tracking the potential of the Delta variant to interfere with plans for the upcoming semester. Read More
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