Plans fall through for Inner Harbor Apple Store [Links Roundup]

Apple had ‘serious discussions’ about opening an Inner Harbor store [Baltimore Business Journal]: “The owner of the office building at 400 E. Pratt St. pursued a deal with Apple Inc. to bring a 10,000-square-foot Apple store to the Inner Harbor, but the deal fell through in part because of the company’s need for a soaring ceiling.” A Bostonian’s take on why parking app Haystack must fail [Baltimore Business Journal]: “I personally limit my driving in Boston because it’s really hard to find parking in much of the city, especially during peak times. But Haystack and other apps Continue reading >>>

Phantom Gourmet: Amsterdam Falafelshop In Somerville

Saturdays Sundays10:30 and 11am Connect More From Phantom Gourmet Boston's Best: Food Boston's Best: Nightlife DAVIS SQUARE – One of the best restaurant bargains in Greater Boston boasts incredible French fries, mouth-watering sandwiches, and a toppings bar you’ve got to see to believe. A bright, fun, and affordable eatery in Davis Square, Somerville, Amsterdam Falafelshop is taking a Middle Eastern sandwich mainstream – thanks to owner Matt D’Alessio. Matt first experienced falafel sandwiches while studying engineering at George Washington University. “There Continue reading >>>

Mayor Marty Walsh Accepts Ice Bucket Challenge

Mayor Marty Walsh became the latest notable Bostonian to take part in the ice bucket challenge, an initiative to raise awareness for Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). Walsh posted a video on Facebook Wednesday evening of himself completing the challenge, and also called on local journalists to take the challenge. Here is video of Walsh doing the ice bucket challenge: The ice bucket challenge, which has become a trend on social media, is an initiative to raise awareness and money for ALS. The initiative was started by former Boston College baseball player Pete Frates, who was diagnosed with Continue reading >>>

Seven recent leases signed in MetroWest

Despite what it said were high vacancy rates in the area, Greater Boston Commercial Properties (GBCP) recently brokered leases for seven properties in the MetroWest area.Architectural firm Dario Design Inc. leased 5,398 square feet of space on the second floor at 318 Main St. in Northborough from Capital Group Properties.In a second transaction, Disruptor Beam, a computer game programmer that has produced Game of Thrones and other personal computer games, expanded into 4,014 square feet on the second floor of 161 Worcester Road in Framingham.GBCP also handled new leases for a 1,750 square Continue reading >>>