Daniel Andrew

Daniel Andrew

Business and tech writer

Daniel writes about Boston's startups, biotech and the companies that hire in the city.

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Man Fatally Struck by Red Line Train in Cambridge as MBTA Commuter Rail Riders Stranded and Police Sweep Boston Schools

A man died after falling onto the Red Line tracks at Central Square in Cambridge, while MBTA Commuter Rail riders walked along the tracks after a breakdown and Boston police cleared unfounded school threats.

Picturesque autumn walkway in Boston with benches and fall foliage.

Chelsea Market Basket Housing Plan, Ballot Question 7 and Boston Bank Robbery Charges Lead Local Updates

Market Basket plans 162 homes at its Chelsea flagship store as Massachusetts voters weigh Question 7 and Boston police investigate bank robbery and fentanyl charges.

Red brick historic building facade with fire escape in Boston, showcasing urban architecture.

Allston Fire Rescues and Building Policy Criticism Lead Boston Local Updates

Emergency crews rescued six people and hospitalized two following an Allston fire, while local reports highlight scrutiny over Boston building policies, neighborhood events and transit advertising.

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Brigham Nurses Reject Contract as Local Councils Address Route 1 Bus Fares, Rat Complaints and Cameras

Brigham nurses rejected a contract proposal and called for a return to bargaining as local councils weighed fare-free Route 1 buses, resident complaints over rats, and the removal of Flock cameras.

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Celtics and Bruins Prepare for Matchups as Boston University and Boston College Teams Compete

The Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins face upcoming matchups while Boston University men's soccer and Boston College athletics teams take part in weekend competition.

Concrete Brutalist building facade in Boston, showcasing striking geometric design.

Boston City Council Weighs Worst Landlords List and Public Housing Funds Amid Local Housing Challenges

The Boston City Council is considering publishing a list of the city's worst landlords and urging Congress to restore public housing funds amid wider local housing and school safety discussions.

Black and white photo of a Boston subway station with people waiting on the platform.

Former MBTA Track Inspector Pleads Guilty in Red Line Fraud Probe as Agency Plans Service Updates

A former MBTA employee pleaded guilty to falsifying Red Line track inspection records and collecting fraudulent overtime pay, while the agency moves ahead with bus enforcement technology, hybrid bus purchases, and faster Red Line speeds.

Vibrant city street view with a bus and cars under warm sunset lighting in Boston.

Boston City Council Votes to Subpoena MBTA Leader Over Blue Hill Avenue Plan as City Studies Congestion Pricing

The Boston City Council has voted to subpoena MBTA leader Phil Eng regarding the Blue Hill Avenue bus lane project while city officials explore congestion pricing as a transit funding option.

Charming historic building in Boston, showcasing classic architecture with city flair.

Legal Dispute Threatens 754-Unit Boston Housing Project as City Weighs Development Rules

A lawsuit between development partners could delay a 754-unit housing project in Boston, even as new funding, survey data and City Council proposals shape the local real estate landscape.