President Obama’s recent State of the Union touched upon a multitude of initiatives aimed at redistribution of wealth in America. From an increase in the taxation of America’s wealthiest to an increase in programs meant to bolster low-income earners, America has heard it all before. However, there was one initiative that took many by surprise—minimum […]
It’s almost that time of the year again for Boston’s MassChallenge. The startup accelerator is now accepting applications, starting Wednesday at 3pm, for startups to compete for $1 million in cash awards. They will be accepting 125 startups and those who will be involved in the program will have mentorship and office space at their […]
Winter storm Nemo clearly left a huge mark on Massachusetts leaving most of the area with at least 3 feet of snow. The blizzard caused for the MBTA to completely shut down over the weekend, but crews have been working around the clock and it is now in full service. Their main goal over the […]
Fidelity Investment is considering a possible sale of its former headquarters in downtown Boston on Devonshire Street, reports the Boston Herald. The site is expected to garner significant interest due to redevelopment prospects. The block could be redeveloped into an office tower up to 400 feet tall. Fidelity has hired CBRE New England to market […]
Plans to construct a history museum along Boston’s Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway are dead, reports the Boston Business Journal. The museums CEO, Frank Keefe, said “The board has decided that we ought to quit. Life goes on.” As ABG reported, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation denied the museum Parcel 9, one of the last available […]
Twitter has acquired the Cambridge based company Bluefin Labs. Bluefin Labs is a social TV analytics company that was founded in 2008 and has raised 20.5 million from a wide range of investors including Time Warner Investments and the National Science Foundation. The company is unique because they analyze and discover what people say […]
Did the Super Bowl ads live up to your expectations? Last night, various social media outlets were buzzing about the commercials that were unique, heart-warming, or just plain boring. With the help of Brand Bowl 2013, viewers were able to tweet their reactions to the television ads by using the hash tag brandbowl to weigh […]
Scott Brown told the Boston Herald that he will not run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by John Kerry. Check back here to learn more when details emerge.
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us and whether you are interested in the game, the halftime show, food, or even the commercials—there is something for everyone. Let’s review all the things America has to look forward to this Sunday. As most of America already knows, Beyonce will perform during the highly anticipated halftime show. It […]
A new trend called paint-and-sip is making a mark on Boston. In 2010, Jill Kerner Schon opened The Paint Bar, a unique business that teaches costumers how to paint, while serving wine and other beverages. The Paint Bar was the first business of its kind to open up in the area, however, soon after the […]
