Cannabis Commission Gives Pot Retailers Green Light To Resume Some Vaping Product SalesThe state's Cannabis Control Commission on Thursday amended its quarantine on vaporizer-related sales, allowing marijuana products manufactured on or after Dec. 12 that pass screenings for Vitamin E acetate and...BostonomixDec 12, 2019
The State's Vape Ban Has Ended. But Some Shops Are Still Looking To Rebrand — Or RelocateWhile the ban on vaping product sales has lifted, it's still not back to business as usual for many vape shops. PlayBostonomix04:36Dec 12, 2019
Report: Tech Is A Boon For Boston, But Not For EveryoneA new report argues that the growth of "superstar metros" like Boston has come at the expense of mid- and small-size cities.BostonomixDec 9, 2019
Boston Neighborhood Considers 'Little Saigon' DesignationBoston is considering designating a section of a neighborhood as the "Little Saigon Cultural District" for its significant Vietnamese community.BostonomixDec 8, 2019
Women In Boston Still Make Far Less Than Men. For Women Of Color, It's Even WorseWage disparities continue to be much worse for Black and Latina women in Greater Boston, according to a new analysis.BostonomixDec 5, 2019
5 Things To Know About The East Coast Effort To Curb Transportation EmissionsThis month a group of states including Massachusetts will release a plan to cut down carbon emissions from the region's biggest source -- transportation.PlayBostonomix05:49Dec 5, 2019
Boston Herald Editor Joe Sciacca Jumps To Channel 7The Herald has been shrinking under owner Digital First Media. At Channel 7, Sciacca will join an independent station that faces stiff competition from local network affiliates.BostonomixDec 3, 2019
Black Friday Beckons Chinese Shoppers With Deals And Nostalgia For 'Singles Day'Some people from China who are visiting or living in the United States have embraced Black Friday as a stand-in for their home country's annual shopping bonanza, which similarly falls...PlayBostonomix02:47Nov 29, 2019
In Search Of Cranberry Sauce, 'Chinese Style'WBUR's Adrian Ma traveled hundreds of miles just to taste what he thought was a Chinese take on an American classic. PlayBostonomix04:35Nov 27, 2019
Per Agreement, Airbnb Will Start Dropping Unregistered Hosts' Listings In BostonAs part of an agreement Airbnb reached in its lawsuit over the city's 2018 short-term rental ordinance, any unregistered hosts could lose their listings as early as Dec. 1.BostonomixNov 27, 2019
Walsh Signs Ordinance That Aims To Create More Equitable Marijuana Industry In BostonOn Tuesday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh signed a city ordinance to boost those efforts that aims to increase the number of marijuana retail shops that are owned by people of...BostonomixNov 26, 2019
N.H. Will Open Up To 10 In-Person Sports Betting HallsDraft Kings will operate up to ten in-person sports betting halls statewide. The company will also launch an online gambling portal which will take bets from anyone physically located within...BostonomixNov 25, 2019
NPR Veteran Margaret Low To Lead WBURLow joins WBUR from The Atlantic, where for the past five years she has served as senior vice president and head of the magazine’s live events division. She previously spent...PlayBostonomix04:00Nov 25, 2019
The T Has A Vision For Revitalizing The Commuter Rail. Now It Needs A Plan To Pay For It"We actually get the system that we pay for. We don't pay enough. And thus our system is falling apart," said Christopher Zegras, a transportation and urban planning professor at...PlayBostonomix04:04Nov 21, 2019
Boston Will Overhaul Pot Licensing Process To Close Race GapThe City Council on Wednesday approved an ordinance calling for the creation of an independent Cannabis Board to oversee local approval of marijuana businesses. BostonomixNov 20, 2019
After 1 Year, Mass. Weed Stores Undersupplied, Still Competing With Black MarketOne year ago Wednesday, the first adult-use marijuana stores opened in Massachusetts. One of the state’s goals was to move cannabis off the black market. But illegal sales haven’t stopped...PlayBostonomix06:29Nov 20, 2019
80,239 Signatures: To Get On The Mass. Ballot, Campaigns Need Persistence — Or To Hire ProsActivists trying to put questions on the ballot in Massachusetts face a critical deadline. And the work doesn't end when petitions are signed.PlayBostonomix04:31Nov 20, 2019
Study Finds Mass. Worst In Nation For Elder Economic SecurityThe study estimates that 61.7% of state residents older than 65 and living alone do not have enough income to cover basic expenses such as housing, food, health care, transportation,...BostonomixNov 19, 2019
Federal Judge Tosses Suit Challenging Wynn's Casino LicenseU.S. District Court Chief Judge Patti Saris says Sterling Suffolk Racecourse's allegations do not constitute racketeering violations under the federal RICO act.BostonomixNov 19, 2019
The Era Of Double-Cuppin' At Dunkin' Is EndingDunkin' is introducing new paper cups, which means no more polystyrene foam cups. Long live the double cup.PlayBostonomix02:42Nov 18, 2019
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