Archive for January 2023
FDA approves second Biogen Alzheimer’s drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a second Alzheimer’s disease drug made by Biogen Inc. with its Japanese partner, Eisai Inc. Read More
Read MoreBoston’s new ad campaign debuts in New York, Philly and D.C.
Boston is taking its new marketing tagline — “Boston Never Gets Old” — to major cities in the Northeast Corridor. Take a look at the new ads in each city. Read More
Read MoreGov. Maura Healey signs first executive order creating climate policy office, chief
Healey signed her first executive order Friday, creating a new office and cabinet role dedicated to climate policy. Read More
Read MoreWells Fargo’s prominent banking analyst sees big upside for Bank of America
“To a degree, BofA is akin to a digital bank with a physical presence," the analyst said. Read More
Read MoreUMass Memorial calls off planned merger with Heywood Hospital
UMass Memorial Health and Heywood Hospital in Gardner have called off their merger eight months after signing a letter of intent for the two Central Massachusetts entities to join. Read More
Read MoreViewpoint: Connecting Bostonians to digital inclusion
Hands-on digital-skills support — including assistance signing up for broadband programs — is available to local residents and families so they can take full advantage of newly available digital tools. Read More
Read MoreForm D Friday: Former CEO of Concord software firm raises $8.8M for data startup
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
Read MoreFive things you need to know, and why words matter
Good morning! Here are the 5 things you need to know in Boston business news, plus the state of construction, an employer in Ukraine, The Petri Dish, insurrections in U.S. history and baby chicks cuddling with a kitten. Read More
Read MoreNot all insurrections are equal — for enslaved Americans, it was the only option
"In my view, what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, was a co-option of a Black liberation tactic that was used to remedy an injustice enshrined in the law," writes Deion Scott Hawkins, an assistant professor at Emerson College. Read More
Read MoreRA Capital infuses fresh cash into vaccine patch developer after promising data
The money follows positive results from an early-stage trial of a patch that delivers a flu vaccine through the skin, developed by Vaxess Technologies. Read More
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