(AP Photo) America quietly crossed a milestone this week. Now half of all adults in the U.S. either own a tablet or a smartphone, according to the Pew Research Center. Dovetailing nicely with the smartphone boom is the fact that Greater Boston is also experiencing a boom — in the number of companies developing apps for all those phones and tablets. So, that inspired us to launch a new Radio Boston feature, where we’ll be discovering new Boston-based apps. Our guide will be Scott Kirsner, The Boston Globe’s Innovation Economy columnist. Today, we take a look at three Continue reading >>>

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 11:38am By Jim Cronin Banker Tradesman Staff Writer While a six-quarter streak of positive absorption in Boston's Financial District has increased occupancy there by 848,000 square feet, Back Bay rental rates are now at a record 20 percent premium over asking rates in the Financial District, according to Richard Barry Joyce Partners. Positive quarterly absorption of 1.1 million Continue reading >>>

It was clearly painful to sell at that price, but Lauren is happy now to be free - and in the rental market. Here's Lauren's update: My house is finally under agreement and yes I did replace the carpet and painted the walls in the stairwell to make it "lighter". The downside is we received several offers ranging from $255K-$280K, we took the 280 offer after rejecting another 280 offer and those buyers walked away, our counter offer in that situation was $285 but the buyers wouldn't pay that. So the next offer we got for $280 we accepted... and yes we still had to bring money to the table after Continue reading >>>

<!-- Email Print Twitter Facebook MySpace Delicous Stumble Digg More Destinations... -->   The FINANCIAL -- DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of a newly renovated, upscale, full-service hotel situated on Boston's prestigious North Shore.   With its easy proximity to Boston's historic and cultural center, the Continue reading >>>

As much as she loves the game of golf, Maxine Harney didn’t spend much time on courses growing up. In Bangkok, where she was raised, golf is more suited for the wealthy than a young girl looking to learn. After moving to Medford her freshman year, Harney joined the Mustangs golf team her sophomore year. She was little more than a novice, just trying to become a better golfer. But the art of the game is in her blood. Now a senior, Harney, the granddaughter of the late Massachusetts golfing legend Paul Harney, shot a round of 78 Monday to take the Greater Boston League individual championship at Continue reading >>>

“You could say I’m relatively new to the game, but you could also say I grew up with it, and it almost comes naturally to me,” said Harney. “For that, I’m very fortunate.”

Greater Boston recap Sept. 26, 2012Malden was the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from fourth to second in Greater Boston. The Golden Tornadoes beat the Golden Tornadoes 28-6 earlier in the week.Cambridge Rindge Latin moved up to 193 from 226 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in the league. The Falcons were able to make the jump by beating the Falcons 55-45.Cambridge Rindge Latin made the biggest jump in the national rankings this week, rising to 9,968 from 11,122. The advance stemmed from a 55-45 victory over John Continue reading >>>

Sally Jewell has been described by friends as a tough, smart, no-nonsense boss . . . except when she’s climbing a mountain or in a boat. And on that note, when the 56-year-old CEO of outdoor retail and activities giant Recreational Equipment Inc. (better known as REI) came to Greater Boston recently to check on local operations, she made sure to surprise a handful of the co-op chain’s “owners” by taking them on a kayaking jaunt around Hingham Harbor. She also took a few minutes to share with the Globe what makes her tick. Q. How long have you been with REI now? A. Twelve years. Q. Continue reading >>>

Amanda Leyton-Nolan and Ajyanna Jones combined in goal for a shutout while Gabrielle Martinez had the lone tally to push Brighton (6-0-1) past West Roxbury, 1-0, yesterday in Boston City League girls soccer action. In other games: Haley Keegan scored the game-winning goal as King Philip (2-6-1) was able to squeeze past Taunton, 3-2, in Hockomock League play. . . . Kristi Kirshe scored two goals to help keep Franklin (7-0) undefeated in a 2-1 win against Mansfield. Senior captain Bianca Webb scored both goals as Wellesley (5-1-3) edged Hopkinton 2-1, in nonleague action. . . . Nancy Palmero Continue reading >>>