EVERETT—The developer of Greater Boston's only casino-resort faces a warren of permitting: "Wynn, which has a 3-year construction schedule, needs up to 15 permits for its $1.6 billion casino from a range of agencies, including the state departments of transportation, conservation and recreation, and environmental protection, as well as the Boston Transportation Department, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority." [Herald] __HUB-WIDE—East Cambridge/Kendall Square isn't the region's only biotech hub. There's all sorts of mini-ones arising, including in Continue reading >>>

As we head into fall, more homes are hitting the market in key suburbs across Greater Boston. Just ask Rob Braunstein. Braunstein, who is in automotive sales, wants to trade in his Needham condo for another house in town, a spacious split level with a big yard and enough space for his two teenagers to spread out. And as he eyes the market, Braunstein is seeing something that has become a rarity in recent years, in many towns and neighborhoods across the Boston areas, a wider selection of homes to pick from. “I keep seeing things pop up,” said Braunstein, who has set a budget in the “high Continue reading >>>

Unless you work from home odds are that you have to commute to your place of employment on a daily basis. A recent survey of average commuter times across the country by WNYC shows that the typical American worker spends 25.4 minutes commuting to their job each day. How does that stack up in the major metro areas of Massachusetts? In the Greater Boston area the typical commuter will spend approximately 5-10 minutes more going to work each day. Contrary to popular belief living closer to Boston or even in it did not always guarantee a faster than average commute. Residents in leafy Boston neighborhoods Continue reading >>>

Senior Pat Foley scored the lone goal and goalie Zach Rowell recorded his sixth shutout of the season as St. John’s Prep (7-0-1) defeated Catholic Memorial, 1-0, in a Catholic Conference soccer showdown yesterday.In other Catholic Conference action, Christian MacKenzie scored the loan goal for Xaverian (2-3-1) in a 1-0 win over Malden Catholic.Felipe Calad netted two goals as Malden (6-0-1) shut out Greater Boston League foe Somerville, 3-0.Behind Carlos Cartegena’s three-goal performance, Chelsea (4-2-1) defeated Lynn Tech, 4-0, in Commonwealth Conference play.Christian Chavez led the way Continue reading >>>

For the next few months, as I wind down my regular duties here on Greater Boston, I’m going to be talking to people we’ve had on the show before, people with extraordinary skills and special perspectives, and people who’ve elevated the discourse of the show over the years: call it Emily’s List. First up is Wendy Kaminer, who never fails to speak her mind, honestly and openly, even when her way of thinking is contrary to popular opinion. Wendy is a lawyer, social critic and author who writes for publications like the New York Times, the Atlantic Monthly, and the Village Voice.   Continue reading >>>