Posts by ericg
Boston kicks off 2024 outdoor dining program—except in the North End
Boston has opened applications for restaurants to seek outdoor dining permits this year— and once again the North End will be an exception, meaning outdoor dining will only be allowed in certain cases on sidewalks, but not on streets. Read More
Read More“Frustrating and disheartening”: VC funding for Black, Latino startups plummeted in 2023
Black and Latino startup founders took a disproportionate hit when it came to venture capital funding in 2023. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Drizly layoffs, Everbridge, One Congress lawsuit and a Boston stadium name game
Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Tuesday, including Drizly’s layoff totals, Everbridge, One Congress lawsuit and a Boston stadium name game. Read More
Read MoreWith one hospital down and Steward reeling, Brockton and nearby towns can’t afford to lose hospital beds
After a fire last year, Brockton is still down one hospital, and with the financial issues with Steward Health Care, it cannot afford to lose another. Read More
Read MoreWomen are among greatest flight risks under rigid return-to-office mandates
Learn which other demographics also are flight risks. Read More
Read MoreThe Atlantic Inn on Block Island has changed hands. The new owners have plans.
Doug and Greg Faron, who summered on the island as children and later returned to vacation with their families, purchased the property in March 2023 from the Marthens family, longtime operators of the classic resort hotel. Read More
Read MoreVertex plans more launches following 11% jump in product sales
CEO Reshma Kewalramani said Vertex is well on its way to launching five new products by 2028. Up next: New drugs for cystic fibrosis and pain relief. Read More
Read MoreHinckley Allen expands to Florida through a merger
A Boston-based law firm has established a presence in Florida after merging with a South Florida firm that specializes in construction law. Read More
Read MoreOne Congress owner sues architect, engineering firms over design issues
The lawsuit centers on alleged mistakes with the building’s mechanical and plumbing systems, including initially protecting against frozen pipes only to 7 degrees Fahrenheit. Read More
Read MoreGillette to remove branding from stadium for 2026 World Cup
Gillette Stadium, a staple in New England sports since 2002, is to be called “Boston Stadium” during the seven matches hosted in Foxborough and in the official marketing and promotion materials of the global soccer tournament over the next two years. Read More
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