Economy

Massachusetts Bans Broker Fees for Renters

News Summary The Massachusetts Legislature has passed a law prohibiting landlords from charging tenants broker fees, a significant step aimed…

4 weeks ago

Providence Named Second Most Walkable City in the U.S.

News Summary Providence, Rhode Island, has been awarded the title of the second most walkable city in the United States…

4 weeks ago

Boston Faces Sharp Decline in Housing Construction

News Summary Boston is experiencing a notable drop in new housing construction, with a 46% decline in projects initiated in…

1 month ago

Boston Coffee Shop Workers Achieve Landmark Unionization

News Summary Workers at Starbucks and Blank Street Coffee in Boston have successfully unionized, marking a significant win for labor…

1 month ago

Boston Experiences End of Heat Wave with Significant Cool Down

News Summary Boston has confirmed the end of a four-day heat wave, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s but not breaking…

1 month ago

Boston Retirement Board Approves 3% COLA for Retirees

News Summary The Boston Retirement Board has approved a 3% annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) for retired city workers,…

1 month ago

Massachusetts Faces Severe Homeownership Crisis

News Summary Massachusetts is grappling with a significant homeownership crisis, where home prices are disproportionately high compared to average incomes.…

2 months ago

Greater Boston’s French Fry Culture: A Local Favorite

News Summary The food culture in Greater Boston has shown a strong preference for french fries, with Saus and Sullivan’s…

2 months ago

Boston Celebrates Cinematic Legacy with Movie Bracket

News Summary Boston is honoring its rich film history with a new interactive movie bracket that showcases iconic films linked…

2 months ago

Boston Suburbs Experience Rental Growth as City Housing Affordability Declines

News Summary A recent report reveals that Boston's suburbs are experiencing a surge in rental growth, attracting 25,500 new renters…

2 months ago