Attention shoppers: If you love a good sale, it’s your time to shine. Amazon Prime Day is live until tomorrow, July 11. Here are the best deals The Buy team has found:
Buzziest deals
Arlo Video Doorbell | $129.99 $49.99
Get a doorbell with two-way audio capabilities and motion detection alerts.
iRobot Roomba Vacuum + Mop | $274.99 $139.99
Take the leap into a robot vacuum lifestyle with this fantastic deal.
Got a big new idea? Boston ranked No. 5 in this year’s Global Startup Ecosystem report, tying with Beijing. Each year, Startup Genome reports on which cities across the world are providing the best support to entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders in the startup space.
Sports
The Red Sox are looking better. After a 15-1 win over Toronto, Boston has won seven of the last nine match-ups, totaling 76 runs. Bonus: Alex Bregman is expected to return soon. (Newsweek)
Arts
The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture has announced 100 recipients for the 2025 Boston Cultural Council Organizational Grants — totaling $915,000 in support for programs like ARTS | LAB, Boston Jazz Foundation, Piano Craft Gallery + ShowUp.
Over 400,000 people turned out for the Boston Pops Fourth of July Spectacular last Friday. Headliners included Leanne Rimes + Leslie Odom, Jr. See the photos.(Boston.com)
Since 2013, Ralph Lauren has occupied the storefront at 93-95 Newbury St. + this week, the company announced they have purchased the building for $38 million. (Boston Business Journal)
Job
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Work
City Guide
Boston’s biggest employers
These are just some of the businesses that keep Boston thriving. | Photo by @emilydiercksphotography
Whether you’re job hunting (or just “casually prospecting”),here are three companies that are likely to be hiring locally.
Mass General Brigham
81,416 local employees | Health care | Search jobs
Headquartered in Somerville, this health care system was founded by two of the leading academic medical centers in the country. It’s by far the largest employer in the state, with an integrated system of academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and home care services.
University of Massachusetts
25,850 local employees | Education | Search jobs
From UMass Boston in Dorchester to the university’s Amherst, Lowell, and Dartmouth campuses, UMass has been rated the top public university in New England.
Stop & Shop
17,440 local employees | Retail | Search jobs
The supermarket company is based in Quincy and operates nearly 400 stores in the northeast. Roughly one-third of the company’s overall employees are based in the Bay State.
The newest Blink outdoor security camera, 50% off today for Prime Day. The camera’s battery life lasts for two years and it has infrared live night view.
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I have a friend visiting this weekend, and we’ve put together an itinerary exploring at least four of Boston’s neighborhoods. Here are some of the top spots I’m most excited to show her:
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