Greater Boston, a home away from home for companies such as the Swiss drug maker Novartis and the Dutch conglomerate Philips, ranks among the nation’s leading targets for foreign investment, according to a new study. Foreign companies employ 143,000 people in Greater Boston, the fifth highest among the top 100 US metropolitan areas, according to the study by the Brookings Institution, a Washington think tank. Over the past two decades, the number of employees working for international firms has nearly doubled from about 75,000. Continue reading below The increase has been driven by a rush Continue reading >>>

Last night, caring young socials gathered on the rooftop of the Revere Hotel for Kitchen Cabinet’s annual Step into Summer event.The swanky soiree featured a silent auction with more than 22 packages, including Patriots tickets, a team-signed Celtics basketball and a puck autographed by David Krejci of
the Bruins. Guests also 
enjoyed a catwalk show with summer fashions, part of the hotel’s weekly style event produced by mama-to-be Christina Pierce.Last night, label Imbue rocked the runway with printed maxi dresses and Parisian-inspired striped numbers.Back to the benevolent bunch — think Continue reading >>>

It's a real estate roundup, and Boston Business Journal Real Estate Editor Thomas Grillo joins NECN to discuss some of the top stories in Greater Boston.The Boston Redevelopment Authority is expected to OK the plan for redevelopmjent of the Cleveland Circle Cinema."The developer wants to build housing, apartments, and a hotel, and he wants to reconfigure the retail to make a restaurant overlooking the park," said Grillo. "The development's going to look a lot better than it does today, but some of the neighbors are suggesting there are too Continue reading >>>

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Humidity came roaring back with the southwest wind today. Dewpoints reached into the upper 60s around Greater Boston, while elsewhere we saw dewpoints "only" in the low 60s. What was at play here?South winds carried the humid air up from Narragansett Bay where the water temperatures have surged into the mid 60s already! Cape Cod/Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds all show water temps equally as warm, but clouds kept the sun away, and there wasn't as much evaporation to contribute to the increase in humidity. This ocean/atmosphere connection drives our "sticky surges" in the summer. As the water warms, Continue reading >>>

After pulling out his machete and ordering employees to give him the store’s money during the early-morning heist, he reportedly fled the same innovative way that he entered. A camera showed the suspect as he approached the Manchester, Conn., location.Manchester Police Department Surveillance photos show that the suspect concealed his identity with dark shades, a bandana over his mouth, and the hood from his sweatshirt covering a baseball cap that appeared to be pulled low. Police believe that this may not have been the suspect’s first time using a machete to attempt to rob a Dunkin’, Continue reading >>>

America is a nation of immigrants, and that’s on vivid display every four years during soccer’s World Cup. Team USA has built a strong following, of course, but for many soccer fans, the old country remains their true passion. And here in Massachusetts, with the largest concentration of Brazilians in the country, whole neighborhoods are going all out to cheer on their beloved Team Brazil.  GUESTS Marco Werman is the host of "The World." Marcony Almeida is the co-editor of Brazilian Magazine. Continue reading >>>

Boston's public art scene is on fire. Urban innovation has quickly become one of the hallmarks of Mayor Marty Walsh's administration, and within that lies public art. From parklets to tech-laden art, creativity and reimagining abound. Adding to this effort is the New England Foundation for the Arts, which awarded about $60,000 in grants to fund new Greater Boston public art projects. BostInno spoke with Sarah Hutt, NEFA's public art program consultant and former director of the Boston Art Commission, to find out what sets the five award-winning projects apart. Generally for contemporary Continue reading >>>

The World Cup: Brazilians in Boston are paying close attention to all aspects of the tournament.   State Democratic Convention: How the surprising outcome could shape the race for governor. "Pattern of Life": Turning a controversial modern war tactic into a poignant story of personal redemption.   Chance encounter: A Winthrop man meets the doctor who saved him on the roadside. Email us at GreaterBoston@WGBH.org. Continue reading >>>

Boston Z Realty is located in the heart of Back Bay, Boston Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 16, 2014 As the warm weather continues, many Bostonians are opening their minds to buying a new home. Oftentimes, when searching for a home in Boston, the homebuyer is limited to looking for a condo. The buyer specialists for Boston Z Realty pride themselves on being knowledgeable about the Boston proper community and the condos that are located within it. They Continue reading >>>