Archive for January 2022
Colleges start spring semester with new Covid protocols
Boston-area universities are reporting thousands of coronavirus cases, but vaccines and boosters mean the schools are able to carry on —some in person, some online to start the spring semester. Here’s how the new protocols look on local college campuses. Read More
Read MoreLongtime leader of Downtown Boston BID to retire
Under Rosemarie Sansone’s leadership, the BID has been credited with helping to transform the Downtown Crossing area. Read More
Read MoreState will allow Boston to withdraw its downtown waterfront plan, Wu says
On Tuesday’s “Ask the Mayor” segment on Boston Public Radio, Mayor Michelle Wu said her administration had been working with the state on a replacement for the downtown waterfront MHP. Read More
Read MoreAnother Boston area Barnes & Noble closing, but this one plans to come back
The news itself might sound like deja vu: a Barnes & Noble bookstore is closing in the Boston area. But this one is planning a comeback. Read More
Read MoreAtlanta transit CEO, former MBTA official Jeffrey Parker has died by suicide
Transit executive Jeffrey Parker, who started his transportation career at the MBTA, became MARTA CEO and general manager before his death. Read More
Read MoreBizSpotlight: Horvath & Tremblay
Todd Tremblay of Horvath & Tremblay procured a $10 Read More
Read MoreBizSpotlight: Atlantic Retail
Atlantic Retail this week announced the sale of th Read More
Read MoreFriendly’s eyes fast-casual model for the chain’s reinvention
The new Friendly’s Café in Massachusetts might serve as a template for Friendly’s growth. Read More
Read MoreWomen’s hockey receives $25M investment to boost salaries, visibility
Women’s professional hockey has received a new investment of more than $25 million in direct payments and player benefits to expand the league, update facilities and boost player salaries and benefits. Read More
Read MoreTrue Tickets announces first seed round
This Boston-headquartered, digital ticket startup announced a $5 million seed funding round. Read More
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