Archive for July 2023
Empty office spaces can be converted to residential buildings – but it won’t be affordable
While converting office buildings to multi-family residential involves many considerations – including zoning codes, real estate values and structural issues – certain buildings may be good candidates for this type of conversion. Here’s what it would take. Read More
Read MoreEducation materials giant HMH cuts more than 100 workers
The Boston-based education materials company formerly known as Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has cut workers, largely in Portland. Read More
Read MoreAlnylam touts promise of new Alzheimer’s drug based on early-stage study
The Cambridge drugmaker said Monday that in a small study of 20 patients with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, a new experimental drug reduced levels of two proteins that may worsen the disease. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and Barbenheimer mania hits Boston
Good morning! Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Monday, from right-to-repair to TikTok celebrities to Barbenheimer’s locally sold out theaters. Read More
Read MoreSilicon Valley Bank is back lending to Boston startups following its acquisition
The beleaguered bank has participated in two debt funding deals with Boston startups since its acquisition by First Citizens Bank. Read More
Read MoreFenway Sports Group says it’s looking to buy more teams
Fenway Sports Group, the owner of the Boston Red Sox for the past two decades, is looking to add more teams to its growing portfolio. Read More
Read MoreWhat the heck is going on with state’s right-to-repair law?
If you’re having trouble following the status of Massachusetts right-to-repair law, you’re not alone. Here’s our best attempt at explaining the current status of the law passed overwhelmingly by voters in 2020. Read More
Read MoreWhat exactly is the status of Massachusetts’ right-to-repair law?
If you’re having trouble following the status of Massachusetts right-to-repair law, you’re not alone. Here’s our best attempt at explaining the current status of the law passed overwhelmingly by voters in 2020. Read More
Read MoreBPDA board OKs big Fenway changes, Wu affordable housing policy
The mayor’s proposal to raise affordability requirements for builders of market-rate housing is moving forward, in the face of pushback from industry members who argue the tougher mandate will deter residential development. Read More
Read MoreMass. funnels funding surplus toward youth employment
A major funding boost to workforce development organizations is helping thousands of young people in Massachusetts start their summer jobs this month. Youth employment is critical to the future, officials said. Read More
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