Archive for December 2022
Shareholders of Bay State College owner approve $12M sale of China-based assets
Ambow Education, the owner of Boston’s Bay State College, has received approval from shareholders to sell all its China-based assets to a closely held entity that includes Ambow executives, according to federal securities filings. Read More
Read MoreCarbon neutral by 2030? Mass. climate activists suggest a path forward
The incoming Healey-Driscoll administration can strive to achieve its urgent climate-resiliency goals by focusing on electric vehicle infrastructure, building retrofits and solar panel installations, among other tactical strategies, experts wrote in a letter. Read More
Read MoreHealey names former Boston official as transportation secretary
Gina Fiandaca, Boston’s former transportation commissioner, will join Maura Healey’s cabinet next month as transportation secretary, a post that will put her in charge of helping to turn around the MBTA and addressing traffic congestion and transit problems. Read More
Read MoreCorporate holiday gatherings are back. Restaurants are rejoicing.
Bookings for holiday gatherings in the Boston area finally appear to be back to pre-pandemic levels after a two-year dry spell. Read More
Read MoreAs more states require pay transparency, here’s how to stay ahead of the game
Another prominent state is requiring pay transparency in job postings. Experts say it could cause headaches in more ways than one. Read More
Read MoreLowell building owner sues Starry, claiming $128K in unpaid rent
Boston-based Farley White Pawtucket LLC is suing the Boston Internet provider. Read More
Read MoreMerck KGaA inks deal worth up to $830M with Cambridge cancer biotech
Cancer firm Mersana Therapeutics has scored a collaboration deal worth up to $830 million with Merck KGaA, the German pharmaceutical giant. Read More
Read MoreThe National Beat: Plant-based lamb, ‘Love is Blind’ & Startups to Watch
In the latest National Beat, we look at Startups to Watch, a "Love is Blind" contestant looking to become a venture capitalist and more. Read More
Read MoreMass. population drops for second straight year in newest Census count
Massachusetts continues to lose residents amid high housing costs and the broader availability for workers to do their jobs remotely. Read More
Read MoreState gives community health centers $45M for workforce development
The money will be used for recruitment and retention of workers, Health Safety Net services, and to help people who have deferred care. Read More
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