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Picks & Shovels No. 03: Modine, the 100-Year-Old Radiator Company Cooling AI
Modine’s data-center segment grew 90% to $348.6 million last quarter and is now its biggest business. The market still prices it like an auto-parts supplier.
Picks & Shovels No. 02: Bloom Energy and the Bring-Your-Own-Power Data Center
When the grid says “wait five years,” some data centers make their own electricity. Bloom Energy’s fuel cells posted Q2 2026 revenue of $1.07 billion, up…
Picks & Shovels No. 01: GE Vernova Sells the Electricity Before It Exists
Gas-turbine backlog plus reservations hit 116 GW in Q2 2026, and data-center electrification orders topped $5 billion in the first half alone. GE Vernova is the…
Picks & Shovels No. 00: The Gold Rush Is Real. Sell the Shovels.
Hyperscalers are on track to spend roughly $725 billion or more on capital projects in 2026. Most of that money doesn’t go to chatbots — it…
State Financing Tools Remain Central to Massachusetts’ Economic Development Push
Massachusetts continues to lean on a network of state financing and development programs, anchored by the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment), to support business growth, infrastructure,…
Boston Housing Market Holds Firm at the Midpoint of 2026
Boston’s housing market has remained a focal point for the region’s economy through the middle of 2026, with real estate trackers including Redfin, Zillow, and locally…
Boston Fed’s Susan Collins Signals Rate Path Hinges on Inflation Progress
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins has continued to shape the national conversation on interest-rate policy throughout 2026, with a series of public remarks…
Massachusetts Labor Market Holds Steady as State Tracks Monthly Job Gains
Massachusetts has continued to see incremental improvement in its labor market through 2026, according to data released by the state’s Executive Office of Labor and Workforce…
Website Redirects Explained: What Happens When One Address Sends You to Another
Redirects quietly send visitors from one web address to another. This guide explains permanent and temporary redirects, why sites use them, how they affect search engines…
Massachusetts Housing Awards Include New Homes and Preservation Projects in Boston
A $278 million statewide financing round supports housing development, including construction and preservation projects across Boston.
Orange Line Closure September 10–14: What Boston Riders Need to Know
Shuttles replace Orange Line trains between Forest Hills and Back Bay September 10–14, with a fare-free Commuter Rail alternative.
Boston Public Schools Opens September 8; Pre-K and Kindergarten Begin Thursday
BPS grades 1–12 begin September 8, with younger students starting September 10 and new M7 transit passes available from opening day.
Thanksgiving 2026: Plentiful Turkeys, Cheaper Eggs and Pricier Beef
Charlie’s Kitchen Won’t Reopen: Harvard Square Loses Its 75-Year-Old Burger Landmark
Make a Closure Notice Work for Visitors Who Skip the Homepage
Making a Music Video as an Independent Artist: Concept, Budget and Shoot Day
Building Something Bigger: The Future of Boston Made Pets Is Under Construction
