Posts by ericg
Formal stadium plans unveiled for Boston’s new women’s soccer team
The National Women’s Soccer League expansion team is set to begin play at a renovated White Stadium in 2026. Here’s what the plans for the stadium look like. Read More
Read MoreLifespan considers $300 million bond issue for construction, renovation projects
The largest health system in Rhode Island is considering issuing bonds for $300 million to fund constriction projects. Read More
Read MoreFive things: A new unicorn, outmigration slows, and AI help with holiday cards
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Wednesday, including a new unicorn, slowing outmigration, and AI help with holiday cards. Read More
Read MoreMIT spinoff Superpedestrian is shutting down, according to reports
A Cambridge-based e-scooter startup is reportedly closing its doors after about a decade in operation. Read More
Read MoreLogan’s flights remain down 11% since 2019, more than most big U.S. airports
Total airline traffic at Boston’s Logan International Airport remains down 11% from four years ago. That’s more than the average of the 25 busiest airports nationwide. Read More
Read MoreLexington resident’s documentaries highlight Black sports figures
Lexington resident Bryant McBride, whose documentary "Willie" highlights the first Black player in the NHL, has a new documentary on a Canadian hockey player and mentor as well as the journey of Negro League baseball legend Buck O’Neil. Read More
Read MoreMassHealth scrubs more than 200,000 people from its rolls
The number of Massachusetts residents enrolled in MassHealth has fallen by more than 200,000 seven months into a yearlong campaign to reassess eligibility for every single member, officials announced. It’s the biggest month-over-month drop since the process kicked off in April 2023. Read More
Read MoreRiding the AI wave, Lightmatter hits ‘unicorn’ status with $155M investment
A Boston-based developer of photonic chips specialized for AI made headlines on Tuesday for closing an additional $155 million in new funding and revealing its new $1.2 billion valuation. Read More
Read MoreUMass general counsel to join Hunton Andrews Kurth
Leone was the Middlesex District Attorney and first assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Massachusetts. Read More
Read MoreGerman patent court deals CureVac a blow to Covid vaccine IP
An mRNA-focused biotech with operations in Boston and Germany just suffered a major loss at the hands of Germany’s patent court. Read More
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