High-end Southie condos going fast

In a testament to just how hot the South Boston condo market is, four high-end condos just went on sale at 45 A St. and two are already sold. This four-unit building on a short spur of A Street just past West Broadway has direct elevator access to each...

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City wants projects more 
accessible to the disabled

The city wants to change the mindset of real estate developers "hard-wired" to comply with only "bare-minimum" federal and state accessibility mandates for people with disabilities. New development review guidelines adopted by the Boston Redevelopment...

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Massachusetts job creation strong in May

Massachusetts added more than 9,000 jobs in May and the unemployment rate dropped to 
5.6 percent in what economists called an "encouraging" report after the state lost 2,000 jobs in the previous month. "It's undeniably a strong report," said Michael...

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The Ticker

Wynn: No criminals to profit from casino site Wynn Resorts says all three owners of the former chemical plant in Everett where it wants to develop a $1.6 billion resort casino have signed statements that no criminals will secretly profit from the land...

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The Ticker

Fed slows bond buy pace but stays mum on rates The Federal Reserve will further slow the pace of its bond purchases, saying a strengthening U.S. job market needs less support. But it's offering no clear signal about when it will start raising its benchmark...

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Life sciences field flourishing in Massachusetts

Massachusetts now ranks sixth in the nation in total life sciences employment but No. 1 in industry jobs per capita, in part due to support from the state, according to Northeastern University's Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy. By 2012,...

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Mainers paying $99 in monthly premium on exchange

AUGUSTA, Maine — Mainers who signed up for health care coverage on the federally-run exchange are paying an average of $99 per month in premiums. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services figures released Wednesday show that 89 percent of Mainers...

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Investors to seek clues from Fed on rate increase

WASHINGTON — A stay-the-course message is expected from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday after it ends a two-day policy meeting. The Fed will likely approve a fifth cut in its monthly bond purchases because the job market has steadily strengthened....

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44 luxury Condos eyed for Greenway

A Boston developer is looking to build a 12-story luxury condominium building to fill in one of the missing "teeth" facing the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. Boston Residential Development's plans for the estimated $40 million India Street project...

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Forbes: If US isn’t careful there will be another crisis

Steve Forbes, chairman of Forbes Media and former presidential candidate, joined Boston Herald Radio's "Trending Now" yesterday to discuss his new book "Money" and the state of the American economy. Here are excerpts: Q: How is this book going to help...

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Medtronic to buy Irish medical-device manufacturer

U.S. medical device manufacturer Medtronic announced Sunday night that it has agreed to buy Ireland-based competitor Covidien for $42.9 billion in cash and stock. The combined company would have its executive offices in Dublin, where it could benefit...

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Kasem was an island of calm in swirl of pop music

LOS ANGELES — In pop culture, Casey Kasem was as sweet and dependable as a glass of warm milk and a plate of chocolate chip cookies, which only made the ugliness of his last few years of life seem more bizarre and tragic. The radio host of "American...

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Should new Mustang tires go on the front or back?

I have a 2011 Mustang GT 5.0-liter with 36,000 miles. It has the Brembo brake package and Goodyear F1 tires on it. I'm ready to replace the worn rear tires again with the new OE Goodyears. Last time I replaced the rear tires, I placed the new tires on...

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With prices rising, home equity makes a comeback

WASHINGTON — If you're like most homeowners, it's your biggest asset. You can't track it online or check monthly statements sent to you by a bank, but it's crucially important for your personal financial well-being and your retirement planning. It's...

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