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Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
The Boston Globe to Announce Fourth Annual Tech Power Players 50 List
Top Tech Leaders in New England to Be Honored at Tech Innovation Summit, Featuring Startup World Cup BOSTON, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Globe will announce the fourth annual Tech Power Players 50, a list of the most influential, accomplished, and interesting people working across technology in New England, at Tech Innovation Summit on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. A special online edition of the prestigious list will be published the same week, and the list with special features on select honorees will be available in print in Globe Magazine on Sunday, June 15. This year's list of Tech Power Players honors 50-plus leaders across AI, quantum computing, consumer tech, cybersecurity, health tech, sustainability, and beyond. Eighteen innovators will join the ranks of the region's Tech Power Players for the first time, demonstrating exemplary contributions to the industry and considerable career impact on technology and business in New England. "Boston continues to be a thriving hub of technology and innovation," said Linda Henry, CEO of Boston Globe Media. "This year's list of Tech Power Players tells a broad story that illustrates the vibrancy of New England's tech industry through the diverse and dynamic achievements of the individuals featured in each sector." Candidates for this year's list were selected based on the impact of their actions and accomplishments in fostering change and growth across the region. The list is vetted and decided on by the Globe's business and technology team, led by Gregory T. Huang, the Globe's business editor. "The Globe is proud to recognize the tech leaders whose forward-thinking ideas and energy for change are making a difference in this moment," said Huang. "Our region is at a crossroads in technology, and these leaders are playing a dynamic role in shaping our future success." In its fourth year, Tech Power Players 50 is a signature project of The Boston Globe's award-winning business and tech journalists. Since 2021, the Globe business and tech team has expanded its coverage to encompass the dynamic and far-reaching influence of The Hub — a region with a distinguished history in tech and an ambitious future in innovation — with offerings that include the Innovation Beat and Trendlines newsletters, profiles of prominent figures in Bold Types, investigations of consumer concerns in The Fine Print, and more. This year, the Globe's Tech Innovation Summit will also feature the USA-Boston Regional Startup World Cup. Hosted with Pegasus Tech Ventures, the East Coast Regional Pitch Competition will offer an opportunity for Boston's best and brightest to pitch their most innovative startup ideas to qualify for the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley. Learn more about the Tech Innovation Summit and competing in the Startup World Cup. Read and experience the full Tech Power Players 50 list at and in a commemorative issue of the Globe Magazine available on June 15. Contact: Boston Globe Media Communications, 888-729-4091, communications@ About Boston Globe Media:Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC is a locally owned, award-winning media company serving Boston and New England for over 153 years. Its cornerstone is The Boston Globe, a 27-time Pulitzer Prize-winning news source and one of the most successful metro news organizations in the United States. The Globe is headquartered in Boston with regional bureaus in Washington, D.C., Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. The Globe has been successfully growing its direct subscriber base, today boasting the highest total number of subscribers the organization has had since 2008. The Globe hosts events that connect community members to its journalism and provides a range of digital and home-delivered advertising solutions that reach more consumers than any other New England media brand. Boston Globe Media's portfolio includes The Boston Globe, STAT, The B-Side, Globe Publishing Services, Globe Events, Studio/B, and Boston magazine. View original content: SOURCE The Boston Globe
Boston Globe
16-05-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Emerald Necklace Conservancy going back to court to block renovation of White Stadium
A full text of the appeal is not yet available, but a press release issued by the ENC made three claims that it believes warrant relitigation: multiple violations of state law that prohibit commercial usage purposes; illegal sale of alcohol in a Boston Public Schools facility; and a violation of the George Robert White Trust. Advertisement Demolition of the 76-year-old stadium is nearly complete and construction is expected to begin soon after the remaining rubble is cleared. Officials from the city's Landmarks Commission visited the site Friday morning and received a briefing on, among other details, materials to be used for new exterior and interior facades, seat cover colors, and paving materials. The city's share of the project is expected to rise above the current $91 million estimate, with the ownership group of the new NWSL team, 'It's our mission to protect and support our public parks for future generations, even when it's hard,' said Karen Mauney-Brodek, president of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, in the release. 'We are optimistic that the courts will ultimately uphold the fundamental constitutional protections that all public recreation land in Massachusetts depends on, and protect Franklin Park and a public stadium for generations to come. And we're committed to partnering with the city, and anyone else, to make a fully public renovated White Stadium a reality.' Advertisement The team is to use the renovated stadium for portions of up to 40 days of the year, plus be responsible for year-round maintenance and operations. A new eight-lane track will surround the new professional-level grass field, with BPS Athletics gaining new office space in the city-financed and rebuilt east grandstand, which also will contain student and community usage space. The team is responsible for the construction of the west grandstand and a year-round restaurant being built just outside the stadium and still within the parcel. One bone of contention from the ENC is a new spur of paved road off Pierpont Road behind the west grandstand that leads to a loading dock to be used by the team. That change of use for commercial purpose was not addressed in the ruling, the ENC said. The group says that such a change would require two-thirds approval from the state legislature in order to not violate the Article 97 law that prohibits a different use of public parklands. Usage of other roads running through Franklin Park and new utility trenches also violate Article 97, the ENC claims. The ENC maintains that the ruling also ignored trial testimony about the sale of alcohol inside the stadium, which the plaintiffs said would be in violation of state law. Advertisement Boston Legacy FC has said it hopes to begin playing its first season at White Stadium next March. The east grandstand is not expected to be completed before late next year. Linda Henry, CEO of Boston Globe Media Partners, announced in February that she was withdrawing from the investor group behind the soccer team. Michael Silverman can be reached at
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EastEnders Shirley Carter star returning to screens after ‘going missing' from soap – as she reunites with Danny Dyer
EASTENDERS Shirley Carter star is set to return to our screens after 'going missing' from the soap - as she reunites with Danny Dyer. Linda Henry played Shirley in the square from 2006 but she quit the role three years ago after the death of her son Mick. 3 3 But now the pair have been reunited and are set to appear in a brand new project together again. And what's even better - is that other soap stars will be joining the iconic pair. Linda and Danny will be reuniting in the comedy show Mr Bigstuff's second series. Which follows two polar-opposite brothers that have been estranged for a number of years. Danny, earned his first ever BAFTA nomination for his role as Lee Campbell, and stars alongside series creator Ryan Sampson as Glen. Speaking to Metro, Danny said: "You can go where you want with these characters. "They're all very loveable, they're all flawed, they've all got their issues. "But I think this is just the beginning of this, and I'm very intrigued to see what Ryan comes up with next. No pressure!" Following a bombshell that their father isn't dead, the pair navigate the news in their own, very different ways. Meanwhile, Glen's wife Kirsty (Harriet Webb) is blackmailed after sharing a kiss with someone other than her husband. EastEnders's Shirley Carter sobs as she realises son Mick is dead Linda will play Pam, a 'no-nonsense, hands-on mechanic' at the family haulage firm. EastEnders' Barry Evans ( Shaun Williamson) – who was shockingly killed by Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) will also guest star. Plus, Coronation Street Icon Rula Lenska plays an eccentric woman named Rita who the brothers think is connected to their dad. Joining them will be another long gone Corrie legend, Shobna Gulati, who is best known for their part as Sunita Alahan in the street. Soap's biggest whodunnits EastEnders - Who shot Phil Mitchell? The "Who Shot Phil?" storyline was a whodunit mystery that captured the attention of viewers and the media. The episode revealing the culprit was watched by 23 million viewers. Lisa Shaw, Phil Mitchell's former girlfriend and the mother of his child Louise, was revealed as the killer as Phil slept with Lisa's best friend. Phil forgave Lisa, and they agreed to keep the truth a secret. Coronation Street - Who killed Tina McIntyre ? The popular actress Michelle Keegan played Tina McIntyre for several years on the Cobbles, but she ended up being killed by Rob Donovan in a tragic turn of events back in 2014 when he chased her onto the balcony of the Builder's Yard. When she tried to leave, he pushed her and she fell off the roof, with Rob convinced he killed her. With Tina still alive, he attacked her with an iron bar but she survived that attack and was rushed to hospital as doctors tried to save her. Emmerdale - Who pushed Emma Barton? Emma was then pushed off a viaduct by Moira after she talked ill of her dead daughter Holly, who died of an overdose in October 2017. Although Moira was responsible for Emma's death, her son, Adam Barton, took the fall for the murder since he was already a prime suspect and he didn't want Isaac to grow up motherless. Hollyoaks - Glove Hand Killer The Gloved Hand Killer was a mystery serial killer, who claimed the lives of 7 characters between January and October 2015, all by injecting them with potassium chloride. The Gloved Hand Killer's targets were all people who had done wrong in some shape or form. There were 6 suspects for who the Gloved Hand Killer was, and the killer's identity was revealed in October 2015. It was revealed to be doctor Lindsey Butterfield who had been killing people at the hospital. Fans are excited for Linda and Danny's reunion and one said: "I genuinely stopped in my tracks and thought this was a Shirley Carter return first look." Another shared: "Linda Henry is still acting." "The fact our Shirl will be back on our screens omg I've missed her. I will have to tune in" exclaimed a third. 3 The new series of Mr Bigstuff airs July on Sky and NOW.
Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
EastEnders fans gobsmacked as Danny Dyer and Linda Henry finally reunite
Linda Henry last appeared as Shirley Carter on EastEnders three years ago but she's set to reunite with her on-screen son Danny Dyer in a new role EastEnders viewers have been pleasantly surprised by the revelation that Shirley Carter actress Linda Henry is set to reunite with Danny Dyer on screen, three years after their last appearance together on the BBC soap. Fans got wind of the exciting news after Sky TV shared a series of stills from the upcoming second season of Mr Bigstuff, a hit comedy starring Danny Dyer and Ryan Sampson. One of the newly released images on Instagram was of Linda Henry, which is how some soap fans discovered that she was cast in the next chapter of the Sky Original comedy. The caption simply read: "Oh, they are so back," which resulted in a wave of excitement from people who have missed seeing Henry and Dyer interact on EastEnders. Several commented on the casting choice, with one person gushing: "Loving the fact Linda Henry is back with Danny Dyer!" Another jokingly asked: "Shirley what you doing babe? Get back to Walford please!" A third was left in shock, writing: "SHIRLEY???" Fans have been waiting for Linda to return to screens since she stepped away from EastEnders in December 2022. Her character Shirley Carter left Walford in emotional scenes following the apparent death of her son Mick Carter (Danny Dyer), who vanished at sea while trying to save his wife Linda and partner Janine on Christmas Day. Shirley struggled to carry on with life in the Square after the tragedy, and left to stay with Carly Wicks and her grandson. Fans briefly started to hope she might return when Dean Wicks turned up in Walford last October and claimed Shirley had suffered a breakdown. Despite Linda Carter's attempts to contact her, Shirley did not make a comeback, and viewers were left wondering if the character would ever be seen again. While EastEnders executive producer Chris Clenshaw previously reassured fans that "it won't be the last you see of her", Linda Henry has remained on an extended break from the soap. However, her surprise casting in Mr Bigstuff means viewers will have a chance to see the actress back in action. Mr Bigstuff first aired in 2024 and became Sky Max's highest-rating new original comedy in three years. Ryan Sampson, who has also worked on Plebs and Brassic, wrote and stars in Mr Bigstuff. The SkyTV comedy follows the story of Glen, a mild-mannered carpet salesman whose quiet life is thrown into chaos when his estranged brother Lee (played by Dyer) suddenly comes out of hiding. The second series of the show was filmed late last year in London and Essex, and is expected to premiere on Sky and NOW in 2025. Sampson teased the upcoming episodes, saying: "Mr Bigstuff series 2: filthy secrets, dirty lies. Someone's gonna have to come clean." Harriet Webb will also return as Kirsty, Glen's down-on-her-luck fiancée, alongside new cast members such as Linda Henry and Rula Lenska, who are popping in for a cameo. In the photo SkyTV released of Linda, she can be seen looking very sternly at someone off-camera while dressed in black work gear. She is said to be playing a "no-nonsense, hands-on mechanic at the family haulage firm" called Pam.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boston Globe Media Gears Up for Extensive Coverage of the 129th Boston Marathon
A Cross-Platform Strategy Planned to Connect with the Community on Race Day BOSTON, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Globe Media will deliver comprehensive coverage surrounding the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21, 2025 featuring stories, photos, and videos that capture the excitement, joy, and inspiring moments of the day to keep the community informed, inspired, and engaged across brands and platforms. In the lead-up to the race, The Boston Globe will publish stories, guides, and other useful information to help locals and tourists make the most of the historic event, along with tips on how to navigate the city. On Marathon Monday, readers can expect wall-to-wall coverage of the race itself, plus a live blog with updates from journalists stationed on the ground along the race course. This year, the Globe team also curated an upbeat Spotify playlist of motivating running songs for runners and non-runners alike to download and enjoy. The B-Side newsletter will offer features on what marathoners are listening to, a guide to Marathon weekend, along with a guide to and a recap of Marathon Monday. B-Side will also share videos on social media that delve into the history of Heartbreak Hill and showcase the best signs from the race. "Why I'm Running" series gives Boston Marathon athletes a platform to share their inspiring stories. The series has already received over 100 submissions and publishes three stories per day, as well as being featured in a pop-up newsletter focused on the event. Through a partnership with Bank of America, Studio B produced a special "Beyond the Finish Line" magazine featuring runners who are giving back in powerful ways to organizations like Team Hoyt and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. "Our comprehensive coverage of the Boston Marathon exemplifies our unwavering commitment to the Boston community," said Linda Henry, CEO of Boston Globe Media. "Each year, we have been proud to provide in-depth, multi-faceted storytelling that captures the heart and soul of this world-renowned event and its profound impact on the region. From the elite athletes competing for victory, to the everyday runners striving for personal bests, and the volunteers and sponsors who support them, we plan to showcase a collage of unique stories that make the Boston Marathon such a big part of our city." To learn more about how Boston Globe Media is covering the 129th Boston Marathon, visit or The B-Side. Contact: Carla Kath, Director of Communications, About Boston Globe Media: Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC is a locally owned, award-winning media company serving Boston and New England for over 153 years. Its cornerstone is The Boston Globe, a 27-time Pulitzer Prize-winning news source and one of the most successful metro news organizations in the United States. The Globe is headquartered in Boston with regional bureaus in Washington, D.C., Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. The Globe has been successfully growing its direct subscriber base, today boasting the highest total number of subscribers the organization has had since 2008. The Globe hosts events that connect community members to its journalism and provides a range of digital and home-delivered advertising solutions that reach more consumers than any other New England media brand. Boston Globe Media's portfolio includes The Boston Globe, STAT, The B-Side, Globe Publishing Services, Globe Events, Studio/B, and Boston magazine. View original content: SOURCE Boston Globe Media Sign in to access your portfolio
