Plainridge Casino Company Partnering With Barstool SportsThe parent company of the Plainville slots parlor has bought into and partnered with Barstool Sports in an acquisition that the company said will draw younger players to gambling and...Bostonomix3 hours ago
The MBTA Adds More Trips On The Fairmount LineThe transit agency wants to pilot eight additional weekday trips this spring that would bring additional early morning and late night service to parts of Boston that have been underserved...BostonomixJan 27, 2020
Baker Isn't Betting On Casinos In Proposed Mass. BudgetWith the state's casinos off to sluggish starts, the governor's budget lowers expectations for gaming tax revenue.BostonomixJan 22, 2020
Mass. Gaming Highs, Lows Reflected In December NumbersAbout $23.24 million flow into state accounts from the approximately $83 million in revenue the two casinos and the slots parlor cumulatively generated in December, with more than half of...BostonomixJan 16, 2020
The Pru's Top Of The Hub And Skywalk Observatory Will Close In AprilTwo of Boston's top attractions are closing.BostonomixJan 15, 2020
If It Seems Like There Are Fewer Airbnb Listings In Boston, That's Because There AreThe number of Airbnb listings went from 5,500 in November to 3,780 in December -- a 31% decrease -- according to the city of Boston.BostonomixJan 15, 2020
Bose Corp. To Shutter All North America Retail StoresThe company cited sales shifting online as the reason for the closings.BostonomixJan 15, 2020
Boston Expanding Designated Ride-Hailing Drop-Off SitesBoston is expanding its use of designated ride-hailing locations to drop-off and pickup riders.BostonomixJan 11, 2020
After Nearly 2 Decades, Free Commuter Paper Metro Boston Is ShutteredThe closure is the latest hit to local journalism in Massachusetts. Mayor Marty Walsh called it "a loss for the Boston community."BostonomixJan 9, 2020
U.S. Officials Undercut Iran's Early Claim That GE Engine Contributed To Plane CrashIran quickly blamed engine trouble for the crash. But spokesmen for GE and its manufacturing partner insist that "speculation regarding the cause is premature."BostonomixJan 8, 2020
Ex-Wayfair Worker Sues Over Response To Harassment ComplaintThe 33-year-old former employee at the Boston-based online home furnishings retailer says the company failed to adequately respond when she complained a subordinate was sexually harassing her and retaliated by...BostonomixJan 8, 2020
Mass. Cybersecurity Firms Brace For Possible Hack Attempts By IranThe Department of Homeland Security warns that "Iran maintains a robust cyber program and can execute cyber attacks against the United States."BostonomixJan 7, 2020
After Deadly Crash, Mass. Foundation Readies Another WWII-Era Bomber For FlightThe Collings Foundation of Stow is working on a replacement Boeing B-17, the kind of aircraft that went down in Connecticut in October, killing seven.BostonomixJan 3, 2020
Mass. Gaming Commission Director Departs For Private SectorCommission Chairwoman Cathy Judd-Stein announced Thursday that Bedrosian, who was hired by the commission in December 2015, will depart the commission after Friday, Jan. 10.BostonomixJan 2, 2020
Thousands Register After New Hampshire Allows Sports BettingNew Hampshire became the second New England state to offer sports betting on Monday, with Republican Gov. Chris Sununu placing the first bet on the New England Patriots to win...BostonomixJan 1, 2020
New Year, New Minimum Wage: Some Mass. Businesses Welcome The IncreaseAs Massachusetts continues on the path to a $15 minimum wage, some executives say they're having surprisingly good experiences with higher labor costs.PlayBostonomix02:41Jan 1, 2020
Mass. Minimum Wage Set To Increase On New Years DayOn New Years Day, the minimum wage in Massachusetts will increase from $12 an hour to $12.75. The rate will continue to bump up each year until it reaches $15...BostonomixDec 31, 2019
After More Than A Century In Business, No Name Restaurant ClosesThe owners announced the closure Monday, thanking employees and patrons, but didn't give a reason for the restaurants shutter. BostonomixDec 31, 2019
What A Facebook Exec Is Teaching Harvard Law Students About Hate Speech And Internet TrollsWhen the company has to confront the worst of the internet -- trolls, Russian propaganda machines or global terrorism --- Facebook turns to Monika Bickert.BostonomixDec 30, 2019
7 Trends That Defined Boston's Economy This Past DecadeThe city recovered from the Great Recession but not everyone benefited equally from that economic growth.BostonomixDec 30, 2019
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