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Young China’s Economy: Hope or Hurdle?

March 11, 2026

China hit a 5 % growth target in 2025, but the headline numbers hide deeper worries. A housing slump and trade friction with the United States add to a problem that may be harder to solve: young people’s faith in their future. Many millennials and Gen Zers are trading down on everything—from fash

business

Conflicting Claims Over Boston Land Auction

March 11, 2026

The Dot Ave. area in South Boston is now the center of a tangled legal battle involving Andrew Collins and several investors. Andrew Collins, who has long tried to turn the land into a life‑science campus, never formally pitched a project to the city. His brother, state Senator Nick Collins, say

business

Big Y’s 90‑Year Road to Expansion

March 7, 2026

The Big Y grocery chain, now nine decades old, is looking ahead to a future with more stores and smarter technology. In West Springfield’s busiest outlet, shoppers can choose between self‑service checkouts that offer AI help or a friendly cashier. The AI assists by looking up product codes and guidi

politics

New Jersey Builders Fight New Flood Rules That Could Hurt Shore Towns

March 6, 2026

The state of New Jersey has issued a new flood‑control rule that will raise the minimum height for houses in risky areas. The rule, called R. E. A. L. , requires homes to be built at least four feet higher than the federal standard. If a town’s flood line is two feet, the new law makes the hou

business

Sellers Back in the Game: Homes Re‑list at Record Speed

March 5, 2026

The spring market, usually the busiest time for houses, has taken a quiet turn. Yet sellers are showing renewed confidence. In January alone, almost 45 000 homes that had been taken off the market last year were put back up for sale. This is the biggest January figure Redfin has recorded in its ten‑

business

Seaport’s 2025 Year‑End Highlights and Future Moves

March 4, 2026

The company celebrated its first full year as a public entity, turning a focus on real‑estate driven hospitality into tangible results. Over 153, 000 square feet of space was leased or programmed in the Seaport district, reaching a 90 % occupancy rate. A key partnership with Lux Entertainment secure

celebrities

Zuckerberg’s $170 M Miami Island Home: A Peek Behind the Billionaire Bunker

March 3, 2026

Zuckerberg and his wife just closed a $170 million deal on a two‑acre plot in Miami’s coveted Indian Creek, an enclave nicknamed the Billionaire Bunker. The new house is still under construction, but reports say it will span 30 000 square feet and feature nine bedrooms, a dock, and an indoor pool.

finance

Boosting Loan Growth: New Director Takes Charge of Nationwide Deals

March 3, 2026

Bolour Associates Inc. , a private real‑estate firm based in Beverly Hills, has hired Jason Huang as associate director of debt originations. He will find and move forward new loan projects for the company’s lending platform, acting as the main link between brokers, borrowers and the internal teams

environment

Connecticut Groups Warn of Air Quality Damage After EPA Cuts Rules

March 3, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency recently removed key rules that had protected air quality for almost twenty years. One rule, the 2009 endangerment finding, had helped set limits on greenhouse gases from cars and engines. The new decision also rolls back standards that limit pollution from coal‑p

sports

A Family on the Fairway: Austin and Jessica Smotherman

February 28, 2026

Austin Smotherman is a golfer who has spent a decade chasing his dream on smaller tours. He earned a spot on the PGA Tour, lost it, and then fought his way back through the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2025 he won two tournaments in three weeks and returned to the main circuit for 2026. Throughout this rolle

Young China’s Economy: Hope or Hurdle?

Conflicting Claims Over Boston Land Auction

Big Y’s 90‑Year Road to Expansion

New Jersey Builders Fight New Flood Rules That Could Hurt Shore Towns

Sellers Back in the Game: Homes Re‑list at Record Speed

Seaport’s 2025 Year‑End Highlights and Future Moves

Zuckerberg’s $170 M Miami Island Home: A Peek Behind the Billionaire Bunker

Boosting Loan Growth: New Director Takes Charge of Nationwide Deals

Connecticut Groups Warn of Air Quality Damage After EPA Cuts Rules

A Family on the Fairway: Austin and Jessica Smotherman

Zuckerberg’s $170 M Miami Island Home: A Peek Behind the Billionaire Bunker