Economy

Boston Faces Financial Challenges Amid Nonprofit Tax Exemption Issues

News Summary Boston is facing significant budgetary pressures as over 52% of its land is exempt from property taxes, mainly…

2 months ago

Boston Housing Construction Slows Significantly

News Summary Boston is witnessing a significant decrease in housing construction, with a 36% drop in units being planned compared…

2 months ago

Super PAC Boosts Funding for Josh Kraft’s Mayoral Campaign

News Summary A super PAC backing Josh Kraft's campaign has increased its financial commitment to $2.4 million for attack ads…

2 months ago

Boston Launches Comprehensive Summer Safety Plan

News Summary Mayor Michelle Wu has introduced an enhanced summer safety plan that aims to reduce violence and strengthen community…

2 months ago

Super PAC Backs Josh Kraft Against Mayor Wu in Boston

News Summary A super PAC named 'Your City, Your Future' is pouring over $1.4 million into supporting Josh Kraft's bid…

2 months ago

Retired Boston Employees Push for Increased COLA Adjustments

News Summary Retired municipal employees in Boston are advocating for an increase in annual cost of living adjustments (COLA) for…

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Federal Government Plans to Sell Captain John Foster Williams Coast Guard Building

News Summary The U.S. federal government has proposed selling the Captain John Foster Williams Coast Guard Building in Boston as…

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Boston Housing Authority Requests Rent Freeze for Section 8 Tenants

News Summary The Boston Housing Authority has urged landlords renting to Section 8 voucher holders to implement a rent freeze…

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Four Massachusetts Cities Among Best Places to Live in U.S.

News Summary Four cities from Massachusetts have been recognized in the U.S. News and World Report's latest ranking of the…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Experiences Largest Population Growth in 60 Years

News Summary Massachusetts has recorded its largest population increase in six decades with a nearly 1% rise from 2023 to…

2 months ago