Offices to labs back to offices? – BisNow

It could happen. … I’ve also heard that a few companies now regret cutting their office space needs so much.

‘MIT to start demolishing Volpe buildings in early 2025’ — BBJ

Of interest to all sidewalk-superintendent readers …

‘Massachusetts lawmakers are paid to be full-time legislators. Half have second jobs or side hustles, too.’ – Globe 

Is this news? I kind of assumed many had side jobs, especially the lawyers among them. … Then again, they do cite their official full-time status for their $91,000-plus pay. 

‘Frontier launches two new direct flights from Boston to Florida with $29 fares’ – Globe

It’s a promotional offer that definitely caught my attention. 

Trump and Musk sink bi-partisan budget bill – AP 

What a surprise: chaos. …. More on Musk’s role at the WSJ and NYT. 

‘Trump Has Found the Media’s Biggest Vulnerability’ – The Atlantic 

He’s using media owners’ larger business interests – and their government contracts — as leverage. … It’s not just Jeff Bezos. … Trump’s also relying on old-fashioned media intimidation and harassment tactics, writes Joe Klein.

So is MGB financially struggling or kicking ass?  

It’s a tale of two stories. From the BBJ: “MGB’s full-year financial loss widens in 2024. … From the Globe: “Mass General Brigham is $2 billion richer, financials show.” … 

‘Former state treasurer Tim Cahill to lead South Shore chamber ‘ — BBJ

This is a blast from the past. …

‘New England scallopers face a tough 2025’ – New Bedford Light

It’s a tough business made tougher by federal regulations …