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Day 2 of the countdown covers her two most recent albums: the 31-song Tortured Poets Department and the record-breaking Life of a Showgirl.

Four days to the Swiftie Finale (Friday the 13th, 1:13 p.m. ET). Warm up with the studio albums in order, the Taylor’s Version re-recordings, the Eras Tour by the numbers

From her solo directing debut on “The Man” to a Grammy-winning short film and a record night at the 2026 VMAs, a warm-up on her music videos and directing.

Hidden messages, countdown clocks, the number 13, friendship bracelets and surprise songs: a warm-up on the traditions that make Swiftie culture its own thing.

Why she re-recorded her early albums, what the four Taylor’s Version releases added, and how the story ended with her owning her masters in 2025.

Isaac Herzog accepted the certified Oct. 27 results and began meeting party leaders, as Arab-led parties signal they could help build an anti-Netanyahu majority.

The Associated Press called both the Senate and the House for Democrats. In Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey and Sen. Ed Markey won new terms. Here is what was decided, and

The Dow rose, the Nasdaq fell 1.1% and Brent crude dropped 7.6% on Monday. What the split market means for Massachusetts as voters head to the polls.

Massachusetts votes Tuesday on Question 8, which would end recreational marijuana sales. Polls show it trailing badly. Here is what is at stake.

Opponents of the Massachusetts abortion law say they have enough signatures to suspend it until 2028. What happens next, and when.

Nearly a million Massachusetts ballots were in by Thursday. How the count works, when results land, and what the recount rules mean for close races.

Two albums in one year, both announced with almost no warning. This warm-up covers folklore, evermore and the art of the surprise release.

Today’s stories from across the Boston Made network, saved for offline reading, on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, plus four sibling apps launching alongside it.

The median one-bedroom in Boston is about $2,403 a month. Rents slipped 0.5% in September as moving season ended, but are still up 1.6% from a year ago.

The Boston Made parent company’s proprietary platform delivers a statewide ministry site built to serve ministers, congregations and newcomers alike.

Polls give Gov. Healey a 20-plus point lead, but Questions 3, 5 and 7 are near ties. Mail ballot applications are due Tuesday; early voting ends Friday.

Health care carried the year’s job gains, unemployment held at 4.3%, and the governor’s race has turned the numbers into a fight.

The S&P 500 closed at 7,623.68 Friday for a second losing week as Brent crude hit $116.72 and traders looked ahead to the Fed’s Oct. 28 decision.

Four Album of the Year Grammys, the whole Hot 100 top 10, a 4-million-unit week and the most VMAs ever. A warm-up on her biggest records and firsts.

Companies that record what they decided and why tend to learn faster and argue less. An essay on the quiet power of meeting notes, decision logs and written processes.

Boston Made ecosystem briefing — October 21, 2026. SpaceX’s latest results show how quickly artificial intelligence is moving from a supporting capability to a core business line. That shift matters

An exit strategy is a plan for how an owner will eventually leave the business. These common questions explain the options and why planning early creates more choices.

Many businesses rely on contractors, especially during busy seasons. Here is why classification matters, how the tests generally work and why Massachusetts deserves extra care.

Meet Cori, Catie and Carly Copley, the beloved dogs who make Fairmont Copley Plaza one of Boston’s most heartwarming destinations.

Before the year closes, take an hour to review your company’s governance basics: ownership records, approvals, officers, policies and insurance. Here is a checklist.

Before the stadiums, there was a teenage songwriter in Nashville. This warm-up covers her publishing deal, her debut, the Fearless era and the album she wrote alone.

Exhibit C now opens Friday, Nov. 13, at 1:13 p.m. ET. Here’s why 13 is Taylor Swift’s lucky number, and how Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium fits the story.

Thirteen questions, one reveal at 1:13 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 13, and no prizes but bragging rights. Here is the format, the rules and how to study.

Boston plans five free Link Bus shuttle lines in Mattapan, Roxbury, Allston-Brighton, Charlestown and the Seaport by early 2027, backed by $11.5 million in federal money. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s

Busy seasons create openings for fraud. Learn the scams that commonly target businesses at year-end and the simple controls that help a small team stay safe.

An unofficial Swiftie trivia countdown starts today on bostonmade.com, building to a 13-question Swiftie Finale on Friday, Nov. 13 at 1:13 p.m. ET.

A budget turns goals into numbers you can track. Here is a practical process for small businesses to draft next year’s budget in the fall, before January arrives.

Featured ecosystem update. Boston Made is building a connected family of media, software, commerce and community brands for people who want useful digital tools and real-world local discovery in one

The end of the year is a good time to collect what you are owed and get control of what you owe. Here is a practical guide to receivables and

The first local internet was mostly a list: names, addresses, hours and a phone number. Useful, but thin. The second act can be richer. A local website can explain why

The old picture of a company is easy to draw: one name, one office, one product, one org chart. That picture is losing its usefulness. The next Boston company may

New England is moving closer to the center of the national political conversation as campaigns look ahead to the 2026 Senate battle. CNN’s recent election coverage has highlighted New Hampshire

The 2026 midterm conversation is turning again toward the price of everyday life. CNN’s recent campaign coverage described President Trump promoting diesel relief and a direct-cash idea at a Nebraska

October is the last calm moment before the year-end rush. Use this framework to set fourth-quarter priorities, protect cash and lay the groundwork for next year.

US stocks are pressing toward records as cooler hiring eases inflation fears. That headline captures a pattern that can seem backward at first glance: news that the job market is

Markets received a fresh reminder this week that the Federal Reserve is still fighting the last mile of inflation. Minutes from the Fed’s September meeting show that most officials believed

Public companies explain themselves every year in a filing anyone can read for free. Here is how the 10-K is organized and which sections reward a curious reader.

Revenue growth can hide a business that loses money on every customer. Here is how to calculate contribution margin, acquisition cost and customer lifetime value in plain terms.

Popular ideas about entrepreneurship can lead new founders astray. Here are seven common myths, what tends to be true instead and what that means for your plans.

Fall is a busy hiring season. A simple onboarding plan helps new employees become productive faster and makes them more likely to stay. Here is a week-by-week outline.

A privacy notice should describe your real data practices, not a template’s. Here is how small businesses can map their data and explain it clearly to customers.

Multi-factor authentication stops many account takeovers even when a password is stolen. Here is how the different methods compare and how to roll MFA out without chaos.

When someone considers buying a business, they examine it closely. Knowing what due diligence covers helps owners prepare, whether a sale is next year or a decade away.

Raising capital usually means owning a smaller percentage of your company. Here is how dilution works, why it is not always bad and which terms deserve close attention.

Forming a company is a one-time event, but keeping it active requires recurring filings. Here is what good standing means and how to keep track of the obligations.

Governing documents and meeting records are easy to neglect in a small company. Here is what each does, why it matters and how to keep the records in order.

A well-organized board packet turns meetings into real discussions. Here is what to include, how to structure it and how far ahead to send it.

A rolling 13-week forecast shows when cash will be tight before it happens. Here is how to set one up in a spreadsheet and keep it current with a weekly

Labor Day marks a natural restart for many businesses. Use September to clear the summer backlog, refocus on priorities and set up a strong final stretch of the year.

BOSSTOX has released a new subscription intelligence product that tracks the evidence behind the AI infrastructure buildout — power, cooling, compute, networking, and the companies making it possible.

Boston Made Brands has opened a formal channel for outside companies to submit themselves for merger, acquisition, consolidation or restructuring consideration. It is a new corporate development capability built to

The Boston Made Reader, the network’s Kindle-style reading app at reader.bostonmade.com, now pulls live posts from across the entire Boston Made portfolio into a single, scrollable feed. Instead of visiting

“When you look at the potential shift of more people driving offset by more telecommuting, a flex-pass might work.” Jeff Karp, President & Co-Founder, LAZ Parking Parking rarely gets much

“What has to do with your ability to fall asleep is not caffeine. It’s having a clean conscience.” Bob Barr, Former U.S. Congressman (GA-7) Most of us have lain awake

“Defending the Constitution is always important.” Bob Barr, Former U.S. Congressman (GA-7) The word “always” carries the weight in this sentence. Former Congressman Bob Barr is not saying the Constitution

“Please do not be cynical. I hate cynicism. It doesn’t lead anywhere.” Conan O’Brien, Comedian & Talk Show Host Coming from a comedian, this is a surprising plea. Comedy often

“If you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen.” Conan O’Brien, Comedian & Talk Show Host Some of the best advice is also the simplest. Conan O’Brien,

“I am extremely proud of the impact we as a firm have had on the Greater Boston area.” Robert Beal, President, Related Beal — “Mr. Boston” Pride in a balance

“Life is a game. Money is how we keep score.” Ted Turner, Founder, CNN & Turner Broadcasting System Ted Turner’s line is blunt, memorable and a little provocative. It frames

“You can never quit. Winners never quit, and quitters never win.” Ted Turner, Founder, CNN & Turner Broadcasting System Few business stories illustrate persistence better than the launch of a

“I want to die with my boots on.” Ed Ansin, Founder & Chairman, Sunbeam Television Corp. “Dying with your boots on” is an old phrase with a frontier ring to

“Most people think I’m crazy not to retire. I’m obsessed with television. I just like it.” Ed Ansin, Founder & Chairman, Sunbeam Television Corp. There is something disarming about a

“I could not be more bullish about our future.” J.M. Allain, President & CEO, Trans-Lux Corporation Confidence is one of the most powerful tools a leader has, and one of

“Gentlemen, this is no humbug.” Dr. John Collins Warren, Founding Surgeon, Massachusetts General Hospital (1778–1856) Five words, spoken in an operating amphitheater in Boston, marked one of the great turning

“The most valuable mentor I’ve ever had was the customer.” Jim Dougherty, Founder, PetSmart & Petsense Most of us picture a mentor as a person with gray at the temples,

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Boston Made, Inc. is spotlighting Paxton-Digital, the studio and technology partner quietly powering the engineering, design, and infrastructure behind the Boston Made family of brands. Most readers and customers never

From Indigenous homelands and Puritan settlement to revolution, immigration, industry, catastrophe, sport, and reinvention, Boston is a city built in layers.

Boston’s Central Artery/Tunnel Project moved a highway underground, reshaped downtown, and became synonymous with the promise and peril of megaprojects.

Fenway Park has survived wars, championships, heartbreak, redevelopment pressures, and generations of Boston memory.

On January 15, 1919, a massive storage tank failed in the North End, sending a deadly surge of molasses through the neighborhood.

Mass Irish immigration transformed Boston’s neighborhoods, churches, politics, labor force, and identity.

In November 1872, fire swept through Boston’s commercial district, destroying hundreds of buildings and reshaping downtown.

The 1854 arrest of Anthony Burns transformed Boston into a fortified stage for America’s escalating conflict over slavery.

Boston’s abolitionists turned newspapers, lecture halls, churches, and streets into arenas in the national struggle over slavery.

Boston’s merchants and sailors connected New England to an Atlantic economy that brought wealth, risk, exploitation, and global influence.

In March 1776, American forces fortified Dorchester Heights and made the British position in Boston untenable.

George Washington arrived outside Boston in 1775 to turn a collection of provincial forces into an army capable of confronting Britain.

The Battle of Bunker Hill proved that colonial forces could stand against British regulars, even in defeat.

On April 18, 1775, lanterns, riders, church towers, boats, and alarm networks carried the news that British troops were moving.

Months before Lexington and Concord, a British move to secure gunpowder triggered a massive militia mobilization across Massachusetts.

Britain answered the Tea Party by closing Boston’s port and tightening control over Massachusetts—measures that helped unite the colonies.

On December 16, 1773, protesters destroyed East India Company tea in Boston Harbor and transformed a tax dispute into an imperial showdown.

Paul Revere was far more than a rider: he was a silversmith, engraver, businessman, messenger, networker, and master of revolutionary communication.

On March 5, 1770, a confrontation on King Street ended in gunfire and became one of the Revolution’s defining propaganda battles.

In 1768, British troops arrived in Boston to enforce imperial authority, placing soldiers and civilians in a tense daily confrontation.

The Sons of Liberty turned resistance into a network of merchants, artisans, printers, political organizers, and street power.

An elm near Boston Common became a gathering place, a political symbol, and one of revolutionary America’s most famous trees.

A tax on printed materials helped turn Boston’s constitutional arguments into street politics and organized resistance.

The Seven Years’ War stretched from North America to Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia—and its aftermath pushed Boston toward revolution.

The Great Awakening challenged established authority and turned sermons into mass events across eighteenth-century New England.