New Boston skyscraper will ‘shape the world’ this year, CNN says
A 51-story skyscraper expected to open in Boston this year is the only United States construction project that CNN included on its list of 11 it expects to "shape the world" in 2025.
106 Years Ago Today, the Great Molasses Flood Sent Sticky Waves of Syrup Crashing Through Boston
On January 15, 1919, 2.3 million gallons of molasses flooded the North End of Boston, killing 21 people and injuring more than 100. Faulty construction caused the tragedy — leaving a lasting impact on Boston and the United States.
Boston named top 10 ‘Best Food Destination’ in the country
Rounding out the top five was Savannah, Georgia at 4, New York City, New York at 3, Charleston, South Carolina at 2, and New Orleans, Louisiana claiming the top spot. The full list can be found here.
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Boston to consider new tax on sugary drinks
Boston city councilors plan to hold a hearing on the issue. A new city tax on sugary drinks would require approval from state lawmakers, in addition to city leaders.
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Progressive group quits Boston Jewish council rather than face expulsion over Israel criticism
The move came after the Boston Workers Circle participated in a ceasefire rally with an anti-Zionist Jewish group. (JTA) — A progressive Jewish group that participated in a rally in Boston ...
Report: Boston traffic decreased 10% over last year – still ranks 4th worst in U.S.
Despite some major strides in the last year, Boston traffic still ranks the 4th worst in the U.S. and 12th in the world, according to a new INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard released Monday.
Is Boston traffic getting better? Congestion down 10%, study finds.
The study found that the average Boston driver lost about 79 hours sitting in traffic in 2024, costing them about $1,414 for the year. The good news is that while the total means drivers lost more than three days of productivity due to traffic, that is a decrease of about 10% from 2023.
Boston traffic ranked fourth worst in the US, study says. But, some small victories.
The average motorist traversing Boston spent 79 hours stuck in traffic in 2024, according to an annual study from INRIX, a transportation analytics company.
Iranian man indicted on federal charges in Boston released from Italian prison
The Iranian national was indicted on federal charges in Bostonin connection with the deadly drone strike in Jordan that killed three American troops.
Boston traffic is now a little less unbearable than it was in 2023, data show
Traffic is Boston is not as terrible as it was a year ago, data shows. But, conditions are still pretty bad for the most part.
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Chinese college opens Boston hub for global collaboration
Founded in 2005, UIC is the first college on the Chinese mainland to focus on liberal arts education. It is also the first higher education institution co-founded by the mainland and Hong Kong. Its main campus is located in Zhuhai, in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.