A Brookfield joint venture acquired a site for a massive 6,500-unit mixed-use development in Boston’s suburbs. The project is one of the largest residential proposals in the region.Local officials have expressed both excitement and concern about the scale....
Eagle Cliff Real Estate Partners purchased a significant office property in the West End for \$101 million in March, demonstrating continued institutional investor interest in the neighborhood despite broader market uncertainty. The acquisition bucks recent trends of...
A gas leak in the West End forced street closures near Massachusetts General Hospital while utility crews worked to secure the area. Traffic was diverted for several hours during the repairs.No injuries were reported, and hospital operations were not affected....
A 1.06 billion dollar project to replace the aging North Station Draw One Bridge got underway, promising major construction jobs and improved rail infrastructure adjacent to the West End. The project is expected to take several years.Commuters have been warned to...
Following earlier closures and sales, Lynch closed her final three remaining restaurants, ending an era for the celebrated chef. The move marked the end of her presence in Boston dining.Industry observers said rising costs and labor shortages had made fine dining...
Dinosaur Capital launched work to convert an eleven-floor office property into a 110-unit apartment complex. The ground-floor retail space is slated to be preserved.The project is part of a growing wave of downtown office-to-residential conversions. City planners have...
The quirky Somerville cocktail bar known for its geekery and inclusiveness was handed over to the Field and Vine team next door. Cofounder Sam Treadway is stepping away to focus on family.Regulars held farewell parties over several weekends. The new owners say they...
The Boston Planning and Development Agency approved 5.8 million square feet of development in 2025, down by half from the 11.6 million square feet approved in 2024. Analysts cite higher interest rates and construction costs.The decline has sparked debate about whether...
A rare 14-story affordable housing development is slated for construction in wealthy, historic Beacon Hill. The project represents a significant addition of subsidized units in a neighborhood that typically sees little affordable housing.Neighbors raised concerns...
Boston recorded 31 homicides in 2025, up from 24 the year before. Police Commissioner Michael Cox noted the increase but emphasized it remained among the lowest totals in the last two decades.Community leaders called for continued investment in violence prevention...
The Esplanade Orchestra, led by Keith Lockhart, performed its annual Holiday Pops concert at the Providence Performing Arts Center as part of a New England tour. The program featured carols and seasonal favorites.The tour also stopped in Worcester and Portland....
Boston police responded to an overnight rollover crash off Storrow Drive near the Esplanade. No serious injuries were immediately reported.The crash caused temporary lane closures during the morning commute. Police said speed may have been a factor and were...
