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Boston's Rat Problem Is Growing Because Of Climate Change: New Study Shows Why Boston's Rat Problem Is Growing Because Of Climate Change: New Study Shows Why
Boston's Rat Problem Is Growing Because Of Climate Change: New Study Shows Why Climate change is fueling a surge in rat populations across major US cities, with Washington, DC, seeing the worst increase over the past two decades, a new study said. The study published by Science Advances on Friday, Jan. 31 analyzed public records from 16 cities worldwide to determine why some urban environments are more infested with rats than others. The researchers found that 11 cities—including Washington, Boston, and New York City—had seen major rat population growth over an average of 12 years. Washington's increase was the most extreme, tripling compared to Bo…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Whole Foods To Open New, Small-Format Stores: Look Inside Whole Foods To Open New, Small-Format Stores: Look Inside
Whole Foods To Open New, Small-Format Stores: Look Inside Whole Foods says it will be launching new small-format stores aimed at providing customers with a quick, convenient shopping experience. The company says the stores, targeting urban areas, will provide "easier access to the fresh, high-quality offerings." The new stores will be called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop. The first location to open will be in the Upper East Side in Manhattan with additional locations in New York City to follow.  The first store, located at 1175 Third Ave., is expected to open later this year.  Following the New York City launch, Whole Foods Market pla…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Two New Dog Parks Under Construction - 10 Area Bark Parks Total Two New Dog Parks Under Construction - 10 Area Bark Parks Total
Two New Dog Parks Under Construction - 10 Area Bark Parks Total Ground will soon be broken on one what will be one of the area’s only dog parks. And another dog park in Western Mass is on track to open this season.  A 25,000-square-foot dog park is being built inside Lemansky Park in Auburn in the space where the skate park resides. The skate park is being relocated. Shovels are expected to hit the dirt and start construction on Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to the town. On this day, the skate park will be closed until the new one is built and reopened sometime in the spring. Auburn's dog park will become one of just 10 parks on this side of the…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Traffic Shift: How To Drive The Worcester Canal District This Week Amid Ballpark Construction Traffic Shift: How To Drive The Worcester Canal District This Week Amid Ballpark Construction
Traffic Shift: How To Drive The Worcester Canal District This Week Amid Ballpark Construction The Canal District is brimming with on-street construction creating traffic snarls and demanding increased attention of motorists navigating the area. Construction in the Canal District began August 2019, when work got underway to build a new $86 million to $90 million ballpark, Polar Park, to host the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The park will have a capacity of about 10,000 people. Kelley Square is being redesigned to make the area safer for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Restaurant and retail space as well as a 500-space municipal parking garage will be developed in the …

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by Kristin Palpini