Boston Snowbirds’ Guide to Wintering in Florida, 2026-27
Boston snowbirds heading to Florida for winter 2026-27: Census migration data, Massachusetts residency rules, Florida homestead deadlines and travel timing.
Boston business
Boston and Massachusetts business news: companies, deals, layoffs, startups, real estate and jobs.
Cole Haan Opens 600th Store at Boston’s Prudential Center
The Cole Haan Prudential Center store, the brand’s 600th worldwide, opened Oct. 22 at 800 Boylston St., returning Cole Haan to Boston’s Back Bay.
Harvard Posts $100 Million Surplus as Endowment Returns 27.1% in Fiscal 2026
Harvard’s fiscal 2026 report shows a $100M surplus and 27.1% endowment return, but an $80M gap in flexible funds and a new 8% endowment tax ahead.
Harvard Dining Workers Vote 89% to Authorize First Strike Since 2016
Harvard dining workers voted 548-67 to authorize a strike after months without a contract. Wages, health care and summer pay are the main issues.
Dorchester Bay City Seeks $400M Federal Loan to Start 700 Apartments
Dorchester Bay City project update: developer seeks a $400M federal loan for 700+ apartments on Columbia Point as part of the site goes up for sale.
Kendall Square Biotech Slump: Layoffs Mount, Lab Availability Hits 59%
Kendall Square biotech cuts at Takeda, Blueprint and Fulcrum come as Cambridge lab space empties: CBRE Q3 2026 data on vacancy, rents and venture funding.