If Bostonians have their way, shorter and cheaper commutes, safer streets, abundant car-sharing locations, bike paths throughout the city and an environmentally-friendly transit system will form the backbone of Boston’s transportation future.
Boston-based startup Fasten hopes to take the wheel of an increasingly crowded ride-sharing industry by promising an end to surge pricing and a business model more favorable to drivers than the approaches taken by industry leaders Uber and Lyft.
The South End Open Market @ SoWa will relocate next year after a feud between Chris Masci, owner and operator of New England Open Markets LLC, and Mario Nicosia, owner of the site where the current market is located.
Boston bike-share program Hubway’s recent expansion brings a new docking station to Huntington Avenue, potentially increasing access to the program for Northeastern University (NU) and Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT) students.
A year after the closure of the Long Island Bridge forced 700 people out of the island’s homeless shelter and drug treatment facilities, protesters gathered at City Hall to demand more support for Boston’s homeless population.
While cool temperatures and early nights begin to take hold on the city after a summer of frequent public events, Bostonians have several free attractions to attend in the fall. For those wondering where to find their next dose of complementary fun – indoors or out – The News has compiled a list of things to do around the city.
The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) has rolled out a pilot program to track riders’ movements in certain train stations using Bluetooth beacons. The technology is generating privacy concerns among riders.
With supporters piled into seats and spilling over onto the lawn outside, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., presented a populist agenda, touted the numerous small donations fueling his campaign and pledged a grassroots overhaul of American politics to a crowd of over 20,000 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on Saturday.
Hillary Clinton vowed to take a large role in combatting the nation’s drug epidemic at a community forum in a Teacher’s Union building in Dorchester on Oct. 1.
Boston drivers may soon find more parking open spaces – and face higher meter prices – if Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s new parking plan is implemented. The initiative, currently in development, is an attempt to clear up heavily-trafficked areas including Fenway, Back Bay and Mission Hill.
