Wegmans to Open in Fenway Neighborhood
Mayor Menino announced today that the popular New York based grocery store Wegmans will be opening in the Fenway neighborhood.
Boston is #1 city for Recent College Grads
The unemployment rate for new college grads is between 8% and 9% and it can be a job in itself to find employment. So It may actually be beneficial for students graduating from the many schools in the Boston area to stick around. Boston was named the number one city for recent college graduates by […]
Are You Ready for Shake Shack?
Shake Shack will be opening its doors in Chestnut Hill today and the expectations are high. The restaurant chain is known for their burgers, custards, and milkshakes and this will be the first to open in the Boston area. People are buzzing about what is to come and the employees are preparing for the […]
New Eatery Coming to Long Wharf
The owner of Eat Drink Laugh Restaurant Group, Michael Conlon, will be opening a small eatery on Long Wharf after a four year dispute with North End residents. This legal battle began because the residents believe that the new restaurant will only create noise and will eventually damage the image of the Long Wharf. The […]
Look out Taxis, SideCar is coming to Boston
SideCar, the mobile app that allows ride sharing among peers, will be available in Boston. The app will allow users with a smartphone to obtain a ride with a driver that is willing to give them one, and payment will be optional. The service will be available Friday and Saturday nights between 5pm and 3am during its […]
Rent The Runway Secures $24.4 Million in Funding
The co-founder of Rent The Runway is considering going public with the company. The website that lets women rent dresses announced that it raised $24.4 million. This money may go to building showrooms so customers can actually try on the dress before renting. These new showrooms may be a threat to department stores that thrive […]
Twinkies will be Returning to Stores
Twinkies will be making a comeback. Apollo Global Management, LLC and Metropoulos & Co. have agreed to purchase Hostess and Dolly Madison. The firms will be buying the brands, five bakeries and some equipment for $410 million. Stores were bare of the cake brands since November when the company declared bankruptcy and closed its plants. […]
Pushcart Vendors Worried about Future
Mayor Menino has pushed back the BID and BRA’s plan to kick pushcart vendors out of downtown Boston at the end of March. The mayor gave the operators a 60-day reprieve because he feels strongly that they should be able to stay downtown. The BID and BRA has plans to create a smaller transitional […]
Somerville’s Assembly Square progresses
Last week, Somerville’s Design Review Committee reviewed conceptual plans for Assembly Square’s mixed use Main Street development. The design included a cluster of building with large glass displays and offices that overlook the riverfront. The plans were laid out by Michael Giardina, Design Principal at Kling Stubbins, for two buildings in the Square. The first […]
AvalonBay to begin construction on Stuart Street tower
A luxury high-rise tower on 45 Stuart Street near North Station was approved yesterday. The developer, AvalonBay, will begin construction on the 404 unit apartment tower within a few weeks. In fact, they have already applied for a foundation permit, says Scott Dale, Senior Vice President of Development for AvalonBay in Arlington, VA. The $425 […]