Posts by ericg
Harvard Museums of Science and Culture names new leader
A new executive director will begin next week at the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture. Read More
Read MoreLess than 5% of the listings in the Boston area are affordable. Here’s how other cities compare.
Boston-area home listings were more likely to be out of a potential buyer’s affordability range than three-fourths of the country’s largest metro areas, according to a new analysis released last week by Redfin. Read More
Read MorePrivate equity acquisitions of hospitals are bad for patients, Harvard study finds
A new study from Harvard Medical School found that private equity acquisitions of hospitals led to worse outcomes for patients. Read More
Read MoreHere’s a list of local bankers who got scooped from SVB and First Republic in 2023
After two prominent local banks failed earlier this year, a scattering of experienced banking leaders jumped ship to other institutions—but many of them stayed in the Boston area. Read More
Read MoreCountry clubs are at a crossroads. Some are closing. Some see a big opportunity.
Thin margins and elevated operating costs are forcing some country clubs to close. But with the industry at a crossroads, some are taking a big swing at growth. Here’s a look at our special report on the state of country clubs — and what the future holds. Read More
Read MoreMass. bill would allow IVF therapy for same-sex veteran marriages; VA denies coverage
Legislation providing in vitro fertilization therapy to LGBTQ+ Massachusetts veterans faces a January hearing. The federal Veterans Administration does not allow such therapy to veterans in same-sex marriages. Read More
Read MoreMass. unemployment rate stays under 3%
The Massachusetts unemployment rate inched upwards last month, but remained under 3% for the seventh straight month. Read More
Read MoreRaytheon division wins piece of $20M deal
A major U.S. defense contractor has been awarded a $20 million Navy deal that will benefit its subsidiary’s local facility. The contract will bring more defense work into the region and could create more jobs. Read More
Read MoreBoston brokerage acquires Florida-based insurance agency
Boston-based Risk Strategies acquired Setnor, Byer, Bogdanoff, Inc., which does business as Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk, on Dec. 21 for an undisclosed price. Read More
Read MoreYear in Review: Here are the top stories in Boston-area life sciences in 2023
From new drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease and sickle-cell anemia to a flagging IPO market, here are five of the biggest stories in the Boston-area life sciences sector. Read More
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