Posts by ericg
Interim Harvard president cites ‘extraordinarily painful’ period
Harvard’s Alan Garber said in his first public message as Harvard’s interim president that the school has been through an “extraordinarily painful” period with more tension than at any time in the last four decades. Read More
Read MoreWEEI parent Audacy files for bankruptcy protection with deal to give debtholders ownership
The bankruptcy filing by Audacy, which owns several Boston-area radio stations, comes after it reached a restructuring deal with a “supermajority” of its debtholders, according to the company. Read More
Read MoreHealey announces $375M in cuts to current state budget
The plan includes $1 billion worth of "solves" to close the existing gap — a net $375 million in spending cuts along with $625 million in newly-tapped non-tax revenues. Read More
Read MoreAvid Technology quietly cut staff after $1.4B private-equity deal
The $1.4 billion deal closed in November last year, after becoming official over the summer. Read More
Read MoreThese restaurants are opening in downtown Boston’s Winthrop Center
Downtown Boston’s Winthrop Center tower opened to residents last spring and to office tenants over the summer. Now it has eateries to help feed them. Read More
Read MoreVertex, bluebird detail rollout plans for competing sickle-cell gene therapies
Vertex and bluebird bio, the companies behind the competing sickle-cell treatments approved in December, have provided new details in their plans to bring the treatments to patients in 2024. Read More
Read MoreGov. Healey to announce $375M in spending cuts to stem flagging revenue
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is expected to slash as much as $375 million in state spending on Monday, as the Democrat’s administration attempts to head off flagging tax collections, according to published reports. Read More
Read MoreBoston Scientific to acquire California medical device firm Axonics for $3.7B
The deal to buy the maker of devices to treat urinary and bowel dysfunction represents a 23% premium over that company’s valuation as of Friday. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Who’s heading to CES, developers wanted, and why we love a good streak
Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Monday, including Cerence CEO’s compensation, developers sought for city-owned land and the Mass. companies heading to CES, plus why we love a good streak. Read More
Read MoreTavern in the Square expands north and south, plus more retail news
Also: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is set to open its first two Boston-area locations, the next new Chinatown restaurant and Raising Cane’s will soon open its first downtown Boston location. Read More
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