After an alarming decline of 0.5% in March, retail spending has shown minor improvement in April, as sales showed a positive increase of 0.1% to $419 billion. In spite of this improvement, the Washington D.C.-based Conference Board predicts that the spring spending swoon will carry over to the summer. According to the Conference Board, the […]
A plan for the construction of a new commuter rail station in Brighton on the Worcester line received initial approval from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Finance Committee on Tuesday. The new stop, which is estimated to cost 14 to 16 million dollars, is situated right next to New Balance’s proposed 235 million corporate headquarters. Boston […]
The redevelopment of Kendall Square has received zoning approval from the city of East Cambridge. The 26 acres owned by MIT have been rezoned and construction will likely transform the area into a center for innovation. The approval Monday allows the construction of two 300-foot-high buildings—provided that any space above 250 feet is residential. On […]
After the closing of Jp Licks ice cream on Newbury Street, the ice cream shop has announced they will be returning to a new location in the Back Bay! Looney Tunes, Boylston St. (below) JP Licks on Newbury before closing (below) The new location is the former “Looney Tunes” record store on Boylston Street, near […]
ABG Realty presents 20,000 square-feet of office space in Cambridge’s Twin City Plaza. This new property offers an open floor plan and available spaces range from 2,200 square-feet to 15,000 square-feet. Some amenities include: Common Break Room Build Out Possibility Plenty of Onsite Parking Perfect for any Start Up or Professional The property’s ideal uses […]
Charley’s Eating and Drinking Saloonon Newbury closed its door’s less than a week ago. Now Frye Boot Co. is looking to open up shop in Charley’s place. Looking to sign as early as Friday, the 8,000 square foot property will undoubtedly be off the market soon. Frye Boots is a 149-year-old company, and has its […]
