Two Boston banks coming together will adopt a new name, Beacon.

Berkshire Hills Bancorp and Brookline Bancorp have agreed to unite under the name Beacon as part of their merger. The new holding company will be called Beacon Financial, and its subsidiaries will operate as Beacon Bank and Trust. The merger, which each institution promotes as a partnership, is anticipated to finalize in the third quarter. […]
Two Boston banks coming together will adopt the new name Beacon.

Berkshire Hills Bancorp and Brookline Bancorp have chosen Beacon as the name for their merged entity. The new holding company will be called Beacon Financial, with its subsidiaries named Beacon Bank and Trust. This merger, touted as equal by both companies, is on track to close in the third quarter. The two Boston-based institutions announced […]
Beverly, a suburb of Boston, ranks first on Realtor.com’s 2025 list of the most desirable zip codes.

US Real Estate Market Shifts Ahead Experts in the real estate industry predict that significant changes are on the horizon for the US housing market in the coming months. Realtor.com highlights that those seeking “a captivating mix of lifestyle appeal, relative affordability, and good access to nearby economic centers” are turning their attention to the […]
Boston Democrats Allowed Housing for Immigrants Unable to Afford Rent

Massachusetts’ Immigrant Housing Challenges Massachusetts has placed thousands of immigrant families in apartments, costing taxpayers around $30,000 per person. Yet, many of these immigrants are now struggling to afford their rent. In 2023, the state began placing immigrants in apartments to support its emergency shelter program, helping at least 5,000 families. However, the approach raises […]
Sun plan to compete in Connecticut in 2026 if sold to Boston

Connecticut Sun Sale Update UNCASVILLE, Connecticut – Tina Charles discovered through social media on Saturday that the Connecticut Sun is up for sale. The Boston Globe reported that Steve Pagliuca, a minority owner of the Boston Celtics, is set to acquire the Sun from the Mohegans for a staggering $325 million. There’s even talk of […]
Connecticut Sun may soon relocate to Boston due to sale.

Connecticut Sun’s Potential Move to Boston There’s a possibility that the Connecticut Sun may soon call Boston home. A group led by Steve Pagliuca, who is a minority owner of the Celtics, has reportedly made a deal to bring the franchise to Boston. According to reports, Pagliuca plans to invest $325 million for the team, […]
Connecticut Sun may relocate to Boston by 2027.

Connecticut Sun May Relocate to Boston by 2027 Reported on Saturday afternoon, there are discussions about the Connecticut Sun potentially moving to Boston by 2027. The Mohegan Sun Tribe, which currently owns the team, is set to sell it to a group led by Steve Pagliuca, an established sports owner in Boston. Pagliuca has long […]
Americans did not choose a Boston judge as president.

Concerns Over Judicial Overreach How long will Congress and the administration allow themselves to be dictated by what some consider unjust judicial rulings? Recently, US District Judge Indira Talwani from Boston mandated that the federal government must keep providing reimbursements for planned parenthood through Medicaid. She cautioned that cutting these funds could lead to “negative […]
Boston ICE reveals sentencing of a man following several deportations

Man Convicted After Multiple Deportations Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced the conviction of a man who illegally crossed into the U.S. during the Biden administration after being deported three times. Santo Beat Aibar Eibar, 49, returned to the United States after his latest deportation on September 21, 2021. Interestingly, he did so without […]
Aliyah Boston has been the driving force behind the Fever’s progress

Getting to Know Aliya Boston When Fever’s head coach, Stephanie White, designated Aliya Boston as the offensive focal point for the season, she likely didn’t realize just how crucial that decision would be. “People often think of a hub as just someone who constantly passes, but that’s not the whole picture. It’s about using her […]