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Tunnel to Boston Logan Airport to close overnight this week
The tunnel that takes drivers from Boston’s North End neighborhood to Logan Airport in East Boston is set to close overnight this week. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Everett housing, new VC firm, SharkNinja’s new hire, mall robots and good office news
Here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your Thursday, including Everett housing, a new VC firm, SharkNinja’s new hire, robots at the mall and Boston’s good office-space news. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: State budget blurs lines on Fair Share surtax revenue
When voters approved the millionaire’s tax, advocates promised the revenue would go toward new funding for education and transportation. But with the fiscal 2026 state budget, state officials have already begun to redefine what constitutes “new” funding. Read More
Read MoreTufts begins construction on housing for 660 students
Tufts University is building two new apartment-style residence halls that will offer apartments at lower rent than the surrounding neighborhood. Read More
Read MoreWho deserves this promotion? Some managers are asking ChatGPT.
Managers are relying on AI tools to make promotion and other personnel decisions. Experts say it’s a litigation risk. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Tariffs’ inflation effect may be less than initially expected
Find out how experts are assessing the current and potential future impact of tariffs, and more — in our latest coverage from The National Observer. Read More
Read MoreSharkNinja taps Amazon exec as new CTO, chief of innovation
The appointment comes as the Needham-based company is trying to mitigate its exposure to China import tariffs. Read More
Read MoreHundreds of housing units just came on line in Everett. More are on the way
The two newest residential complexes in Everett have opened, but they won’t be the newest in that city for long. Read More
Read MoreHow Logan Airport is trying to become an international travel hub
As CEO of MassPort for nearly a year, Rich Davey has set an ambitious goal for Logan Airport: To be among the top five airports in the U.S. in terms of customer satisfaction. Here’s how he plans to do it. Read More
Read MorePromising signs: Boston office vacancy rates down, absorption hits a high
Two important indicators show that the worst may be over for Boston’s struggling office market: Vacancy rates are down for the fourth straight quarter, and the pace of new occupancies is at its highest since 2019. Read More
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