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Massachusetts honors ATWIN Education for expanding real-world learning
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts gave ATWIN Education an Official Citation this summer for advancing innovative education and real-world learning opportunities for young people.
FLEOA praises recovery of 48 missing children in Massachusetts operation
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The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association praised the U.S. Marshals Service and partner agencies after Operation Yellow Card recovered 48 endangered missing children in Massachusetts.
Quantum industry now looks like crypto in 2013, investor says after Quantum.Tech World
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Entrepreneur and investor Karnika E. Yashwant said Quantum.Tech World 2026 in Boston felt like the early days of crypto, with strong technical promise but little clarity on near-term use cases.
Freestyle Digital Media releases Jeff Ryan’s golf crime comedy Mooch
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Freestyle Digital Media released Mooch on August 14, 2026 across North American digital, DVD, cable and satellite platforms after festival success in Boston and Philadelphia.
Peter DeSalvo Contracting earns CertainTeed’s top ShingleMaster credential
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Peter DeSalvo Contracting, LLC, a Hudson, New Hampshire roofing firm, has earned CertainTeed ShingleMaster PREMIER status, the company’s highest designation for roofing contractors.
Massachusetts tax-free weekend includes flooring and home improvement purchases
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Massachusetts’ Aug. 8-9 sales tax holiday covers many retail home improvement items priced under $2,500 per item, including flooring, rugs, cabinets and window treatments.
Surplus Solutions buys Boston Industries to expand lab repair platform
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Surplus Solutions acquired Boston Industries on Aug. 11, 2026, adding in-house repair and refurbishment expertise for lab instruments across flow cytometry, microscopy, liquid handling and more.
Scary Mommy joins menopause-themed live tour as media partner
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Scary Mommy has been named the official media partner for Are You There God? It’s Me, Menopause: LIVE!, a five-city tour starting Sept. 18 in Chicago and rolling through Boston, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
IHRDC names IDM Industries Mauritania representative
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IHRDC has tapped Nouakchott-based IDM Industries to represent the company in Mauritania’s energy and mining sectors as the country’s LNG and broader energy buildout accelerates.
EMMA International names Brian La Cour director of franchise growth
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EMMA International has appointed franchise veteran Brian La Cour as director of franchise growth to help lead operational strategy and expand the company’s franchise network.
Avalon names Chris Maddocks as senior vice president of digital
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Avalon Consulting Group has hired Chris Maddocks to lead Avalon Digital, adding a veteran nonprofit and agency strategist with more than 20 years of experience.
Maithil Sahitya Prakashan publishes Satish Jha’s The Village Did Not Leave
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Maithil Sahitya Prakashan has released Satish Jha’s Hindi poetry collection The Village Did Not Leave in New Delhi in 2026. The book uses four linked movements and more than 50 poems to explore memory, speech, labour and civic life.
Three businesses earn fourth straight Talk Award for patient service
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The Talk Awards gave fourth consecutive honors to three businesses in Michigan, Texas and Massachusetts for patient service.
Mesothelioma Compensation Center targets electricians with asbestos-linked cancer claims
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The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is urging electricians and other electrical workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer to contact its free service for direct access to compensation lawyers.
Boston buyer agency warns against private listings and less property data
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Buyers Brokers Only is urging Greater Boston homebuyers to demand full access to listing history, price cuts and days on market as debate grows over private and pocket listings.
Prosper Solutions wins Massachusetts ITT 85 contract and SDVOB certification
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Prosper Solutions, a Greater Boston technology advisory firm, has secured Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business certification in Massachusetts and a top score on the state’s ITT 85 technology contract.
Boston fundraiser backs Dana-Farber cancer care
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A Boston event on July 18 will turn bingo, raffles and designer handbags into donations for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Florida economy tops $1.8 trillion as Vero Beach luxury market targets affluent relocations
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Florida’s economy has grown to $1.8 trillion, putting the state 14th globally and sharpening competition for high-end buyers and relocating wealth.
Vidyabharati Foundation of America gala draws Boston leaders to back education in India
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The Vidyabharati Foundation of America wrapped its annual fundraising gala in Boston on July 23, 2026, drawing entrepreneurs, academics and philanthropists to support educational programs across India.
Chelsea hotel pitches itself as Logan Airport’s quiet-zone base for business travelers
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Hampton Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea is positioning itself as a low-friction base for Logan Airport travelers who want fast terminal access and easier connections to downtown Boston.
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