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For Boston's next café empire, growth isn't everything

The Panera founder is quietly building Tatte and Life Alive — without outside investors or exit plans.

Food and Drink

Two Boston-area <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="café brands" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2024/03/11/favorite-coffee-best-dunkin-tatte-doughboy" data-vars-content-id="3a1f3e2d-98d4-40ed-898a-551c5eb2c20c" data-vars-headline="For Boston&#x27;s next café empire, growth isn&#x27;t everything" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2024/03/11/favorite-coffee-best-dunkin-tatte-doughboy" target="_self">café brands</a> have quietly grown from neighborhood hangouts into a multi-state empire.Why it matters: Boston-area brands Tatte Bakery &amp; Café and Life Alive Organic Café have expanded to dozens of locations across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.

Wu cancels Harvard Law speech amid grad student strike

Boston's mayor asked the graduate student union to pause picketing, but they said no.

Education

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu backed out of yesterday&#x27;s appearance as Class Day speaker at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Harvard Law School" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/04/08/harvard-law-ties-duke-in-rankings-shake-up" data-vars-content-id="5eac079d-696b-4e00-a9d0-0c7319cf858a" data-vars-headline="Wu cancels Harvard Law speech amid grad student strike" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/04/08/harvard-law-ties-duke-in-rankings-shake-up" target="_self">Harvard Law School</a> over the graduate student union&#x27;s strike.Why it matters: Wu tried, unsuccessfully, to reach a compromise with the union after learning last week that members planned to picket the event.

Logan's Framingham remote terminal opens

Logan Airport is opening a first-in-nation remote terminal in Framingham — clear TSA there, board a bus, and arrive at your gate for $9.

Travel

Massachusetts is getting a first-of-its-kind way to go through airport security with the new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Logan Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/11/06/flight-chaos-looms-at-logan-as-faa-cuts-flights" data-vars-content-id="4f758f59-eecc-4933-b776-332706cc7a22" data-vars-headline="Logan&#x27;s Framingham remote terminal opens" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/11/06/flight-chaos-looms-at-logan-as-faa-cuts-flights" target="_self">Logan Airport</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Remote Terminal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/getting-here/remote-terminal" data-vars-content-id="4f758f59-eecc-4933-b776-332706cc7a22" data-vars-headline="Logan&#x27;s Framingham remote terminal opens" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/getting-here/remote-terminal" target="_blank">Remote Terminal</a> in Framingham launching Monday.<ul><li>It lets travelers complete security screening miles from the airport and travel by secure bus directly to the terminal.</li></ul>Why it matters: The concept is a radical departure from the typical Logan experience.

Healey: "No place for ICE at World Cup" as Trump threatens Logan flights

Gov. Healey fired back at DHS Secretary Mullin's threat to pull customs agents from Logan.

News

Gov. Maura Healey called the Trump administration&#x27;s threat to take customs agents out of Logan Airport &quot;pretty stupid&quot; and &quot;dumb&quot; — and said federal immigration enforcement has no role at next month&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="FIFA World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/05/27/boston-world-cup-watch-parties-fan-fest" data-vars-content-id="23430ac3-1b04-4a29-a474-175456236a71" data-vars-headline="Healey: &quot;No place for ICE at World Cup&quot; as Trump threatens Logan flights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/05/27/boston-world-cup-watch-parties-fan-fest" target="_self">FIFA World Cup</a>.Why it matters: About a quarter of Logan travelers are international visitors. Removing customs agents wouldn&#x27;t just restrict arrivals — it could also pull agents who screen for drugs, weapons and fugitives.

Biotech's next leap is AI-driven, and Greater Seattle is ready

Seattle combines top research institutions and AI infrastructure to reduce the time from discovery to viable therapies.

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AI and advanced computing are increasingly driving breakthroughs in life sciences, and Greater Seattle is accelerating that shift.Why it&#x27;s important: Regions that integrate scientific research with advanced software infrastructure can bring therapies closer to clinical use more quickly.

How to get the most out of spring in Boston

Outdoor projects are moving to the top of Boston's to-do lists — and Lowe's spring deals events help maximize the budget.

The first warm stretch of spring in Boston means it&#x27;s finally time to bring those outdoor spaces back to life after a long winter.<ul><li>Homeowners are refreshing flower beds, re-mulching, cleaning up yards and getting patios ready for the season.</li></ul>Why it&#x27;s important: Outdoor spaces can transform how you live and how you feel, from small refreshes to full backyard makeovers.

The next must-have leadership skills are uniquely human

Babson  College Professional & Executive Education is preparing those leaders with new programs that combine data-driven strategy with empathy, creativity and resilience — uniquely human skills essential for navigating today's evolving workplace.

AI and automation are changing the way people work — and what it takes to lead.<ul><li>As technology reshapes industries, leaders who combine analytical thinking with emotional intelligence will rise to the top.</li></ul>Babson College Professional &amp; Executive Education is preparing those leaders with new programs that combine data-driven strategy with empathy, creativity and resilience — uniquely human skills essential for navigating today&#x27;s evolving workplace.

Fighting Hunger with care in Boston

Chick-fil-A turns surplus ingredients into new meals for neighbors in need in your city.

Chick-fil-A&#x27;s mission goes far beyond the drive-thru, and has real impact in every community the restaurant calls home.<ul><li>Locally owned and operated restaurants invest in people by mentoring team members, supporting schools and nonprofits and building connections that last.</li><li>They also encourage team members to pursue growth by developing leadership skills and applying for Chick-fil-A scholarships.</li></ul>

Boys & Girls Clubs and Thermo Fisher Scientific fuel the future of STEM

Next-generation STEM leaders are made at Boston's Boys & Girls Clubs.

Every student has the potential to become an innovator in STEM.The challenge: As the demand for STEM talent grows remarkably in the United States, access to high-quality STEM education lags.<ul><li>Industry and STEM leaders foresee a skills crisis in the labor market, according to the National Science Foundation.</li><li>This presents a risk to society&#x27;s ability to keep up with technological advances and address crucial global challenges.</li></ul>