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Empty offices in downtown Boston having large economic impact
Boston is heavily reliant on property taxes to pay for city services, everything from schools to city workers.
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@Issue: The impact of empty offices in downtown Boston
A recent report says the fiscal fallout could cost the budget upwards of $1.4 billion over the next five years and be a persistent problem moving forward.
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See inside the new Boston HQ of this Parisian ‘unicorn'
See inside the new Boston HQ of this Parisian ‘unicorn’
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Climate protest disrupts traffic in Boston's South Station
A protest impacted traffic near South Station in Boston’s downtown on Thursday morning Boston police said. The 15-minute protest was reported by police shortly after 8 a.m. The Extinction Rebellion said in a statement that about 35 activists came out to demand that Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announce a policy to ban any fossil fuel infrastructure and commit to only…
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Nap rooms, golf, doctor's offices: Why Boston offices are adding more amenities
Working from home has become an important part of many employees’ routines, but the office could rival your living room if One Post Office Square is any indication. The newly renovated tower features some major amenities for people who go to work there. On top of automated parking, there’s an entire amenity floor, which includes everything from games, a...
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A glimpse at the office of the future
Employees’ expectations of their workplace have risen, and here’s a new building in Downtown Boston that’s rising to the challenge.
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Reported stabbing on Atlantic Avenue in Boston
Boston Emergency Medical Services confirmed to NBC10 Boston that it responded to the South Station area for a reported stabbing shortly after 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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Boston EMS responds to reported stabbing near South Station
One person was rushed to the hospital after a reported stabbing near Boston’s South Station, according to first responders. Boston Emergency Medical Services confirmed to NBC10 Boston that it responded to the South Station area for a reported stabbing shortly after 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. The person’s condition was unclear. Additional details were not immediately available. This is a developing...
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Stabbing Under Investigation in Downtown Boston
Boston police have launched an investigation into a stabbing that happened Monday night in the city’s downtown. The stabbing was reported just before 7:30 p.m. in the area of Tremont Street and Winter Street — right in the heart of the city, near the Park Street MBTA station at the Boston Common. The victim in the case had non-life threatening…
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2 Killed, 2 Wounded During Multiple Shootings Sunday Night in Boston
Investigations are ongoing by Boston police into the shootings on Sunday night, and authorities have asked for the public’s help in solving the cases. Anyone with information has been asked to call homicide detectives at (617) 343-4470. Those who would like to anonymously share information may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by...
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2 People Killed, 2 Wounded in Multiple Boston Shootings
As investigators looked into the Mattapan shooting, police said that two other people showed up to local hospitals after being shot.
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After 4 People Shot at Multiple Scenes in Boston, Police Plead for Public's Help
Police in Boston are investigating after a violent night in the city on Sunday, when two people were killed and another two were wounded during multiple shootings, according to police. “Tonight we’ve had a pretty violent night in the city,” Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said during a news conference Sunday. “We do ask for the public’s help for...
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In the Wake of COVID, Boston Pushes to Revitalize Downtown
City officials say the pandemic has permanently changed the landscape of businesses and downtown, but they see an opportunity to revitalize the area.
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In the Wake of COVID, Boston's Downtown Poised for Reinvention
The City of Boston is relaunching a push to revitalize its downtown by trying to make it more affordable to live, offer more diverse businesses and change the way people get around. The initiative, called PLAN: Downtown, began in 2018, but was put on hold thanks to the pandemic. It’s now getting off the ground again, coinciding with a recent…
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Mayor Wu Releases Plan to Revitalize Downtown Boston Area
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu released a new report Thursday that outlines the present challenges and future ambitions for the city’s storied Downtown neighborhood.
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Here's How Boston Wants to Reinvent Its Downtown Post-COVID
Downtown Boston is still struggling in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic with less than half of the foot traffic, empty store fronts and vacant office space. Boston is now moving to revitalize the 34 blocks that make up the city’s core neighborhood, including Downtown Crossing, as well as the Theater and Financial districts. Mayor Michelle Wu released a new…