Archive for August 2023

The acquisition announcement comes two weeks after Definitive Healthcare announced the second round of layoffs this year. Read More

In three years, only three properties have taken advantage of MassDevelopment’s PACE program. But officials predict a new rule will change that. Read More

The former CEO of a biotech that shut down after a patient death in a clinical trial has made his way to a new startup backed by Flagship Pioneering. Read More

Ashwin Raj, a former head of rideshare at Lyft Inc. (Nasdaq: LYFT), is effectively taking charge and joining the board of the corporate catering startup on Aug. 14. Read More

When JPMorgan Chase & Co. acquired the failed First Republic, it also inherited its 84 branches across the country. In June, the bank said it will shut down 21 of those branches. Here’s the Boston branches that are closing. Read More

Dunkin’ is no longer offering coffees just in flavors like mocha, caramel or French vanilla, or iced coffees with raspberry or blueberry. Now they can come spiked with alcohol. Read More

WeWork Inc. leadership disclosed "substantial doubt" about the coworking company’s ability to continue to operate last week — but the news isn’t a surprise for those closely tracking the national commercial real estate market. Here’s what a potential bankruptcy could mean for tenants and landlords. Read More

Good morning, and happy National Creamsicle Day. Here are the five things you need to know today, including the changed plans of a proposed topless pot shop, Mass General Brigham’s strong Q3, Barbie, new restaurants and the story of Henrietta Lacks. Read More

Newly launched Mendoza Impact is working to close the wealth gap by funding and supporting underrepresented founders, funders and fellows. Read More

It’s become an annual ritual in the 2020s: As the end of summer draws near, employers reveal a new plan for how often they expect workers in the office. So far, Gov. Healey — who runs the state’s largest employer, state government — isn’t changing a thing. Here’s what Massachusetts agencies are doing with their return-to-work policies.…