Archive for October 2023
Why this language startup went with a NYC HQ instead of Boston
Preply’s Brookline address should soon change to New York City, Preply CEO Kirill Bigai said. Read More
Read MoreMark Development sells one Newton project, weighs ‘housing-centric’ path for other
Mark Development has agreed to sell one nearly 300-unit Newton residential project to a New Jersey firm and is in talks with the state about focusing on building housing in the first stages of a larger mixed-use project in the city. Read More
Read MoreMrBeast tours the Yankee Candle mansion
MrBeast and his besties toured the Leverett mansion once owned by the founder of Yankee Candle, which features a Vegas-inspired indoor water park, two car barns and a stage that once hosted Hall and Oates. Read More
Read MoreHarvard blames insurance broker for its $15M legal fee bills in affirmative action case
Harvard sued an insurance company on Wednesday over failing to provide notice of a major claim to one of its insurers to cover legal fees, resulting in the denial for coverage. The legal fees, which amount to $15 million, are related to the school’s affirmative action lawsuit that went to the Supreme Court. Read More
Read MoreLifespan could be renamed ‘Brown Health’ under new agreement with the RI med school
The boards of Lifespan and Brown University have both voted in separate meetings on the parameters of a new nonbinding term sheet to strengthen its affiliation. Read More
Read MoreUMass pegs its state economic impact at $8 billion
The University of Massachusetts system contributed $8 billion to the state’s economy in fiscal 2022, the university said in a new report. Read More
Read MoreThe Celtics, a championship favorite, are also rising in value
New NBA team valuations released by Forbes for the start of the season move the Celtics up a spot among the most valuable in the league. Read More
Read MoreHer Campus Media bets on Gen Z influencer platform for 6th acquisition
The Boston-based media company has made another acquisition to add to its family of brands targeting college-age women. Read More
Read MoreMassachusetts Clean Energy Center funds Dorchester organization’s clean energy workforce
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is providing a $1.2 million investment to train individuals from environmental justice neighborhoods in green economy jobs. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Thermo Fisher’s skid, Nike lawsuit, and our Boston sports hope
here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your workday, plus two reasons for some hope in Boston sports. Read More
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