Archive for May 2023
Diagnostics maker T2 Biosystems lays off 40
A Lexington diagnostics maker is laying off 40 people as it begins looking at a potential sale. Read More
Read MoreBoston Speaks Up with George Deveney of Make-A-Wish
The Dorchester native talks about his role driving Make-A-Wish’s growth in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Read More
Read MoreModerna’s founding investor puts $210M toward protein institute
Harvard immunologist and Moderna’s founding investor Tim Springer has infused another $210 million into the Institute for Protein Innovation, a nonprofit he co-founded back in 2017. Read More
Read MoreMassDOT overstepped in taking developer’s South Boston land, SJC rules
A Supreme Judicial Court decision has injected new uncertainty into the future use of a South Boston train track known as Track 61. Read More
Read MoreJumbo Capital buys South Shore shopping plaza for $45M
A Jumbo Capital affiliate has acquired a Hingham shopping plaza anchored by a Stop & Shop store from a Boston-based real estate firm. Read More
Read MoreOn Main Street: With public aid and attention, Chelsea’s Bellingham Square is the place to be
While other urban downtown spaces got hard hit during the pandemic and have yet to bounce back, Chelsea’s Bellingham Square is enjoying strong storefront occupancy, thanks to what business owners say is steady foot traffic, a compact streetscape and a steady flow of immigrants that provide both population growth and a distinct cultural draw. Read…
Read MoreThe push for pay transparency in job listings is working — but with unintended consequences
Several states and cities are implementing pay transparency laws. It’s a trend that is having a ripple effect even outside of those areas, but there have been some unintended consequences. Read More
Read MorePru’s observation area reopens after major, well-timed renovation
The Prudential Center’s Top of the Hub restaurant and Skywalk observation area will reopen next month as View Boston after a dramatic overhaul. Read More
Read MorePersonal data was stolen in Harvard Pilgrim hack, company says
Point32Health, the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim, said that the company is taking the issue “extremely seriously and deeply regrets any inconvenience this incident may cause. Read More
Read MoreArmed with $54M, Bob Langer spinout preps for 2024 commercial launch
Ten years after it launched with technology from the labs of MIT professor Bob Langer and Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s Jeffrey Karp, a French-Boston biotech is preparing to launch its first product with the help of $54 million. Read More
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