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Tips for Surviving Finals
As the beginning of summer approaches and students start booking flights back home or to remote islands across the world, one thing stands in the way- finals. Here at SPOT we commend the hard work...
View ArticleEataly
For the foodies of Boston, Eataly has probably become a household name. Located in the prudential, this location opened its doors on November 29th. It’s comprised of three restaurants, ten “to-go”...
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Successful startups by students
Give Water- Ben Lewis The summer before entering college, Ben started selling Give water to the local delis and grocers in town. The bottled water donates a portion of sales to local charities...
View ArticleEvents in May
As the first week of May comes to end, it’s time to revisit a SPOT monthly ritual- announcing the top events to go to in Boston. With a majority of students out for summer vacation and the warm weather...
View ArticleGraduating and then Eating
Its graduation season!! Your son or daughter has endured four years of educational hell and as a parent it is time to pay up by taking the fam to dinner. In the city of Boston there are countless...
View ArticleWe all Scream for Ice Cream
For all those Bostonians who braved the heat last week, you know what I mean when I say this summer is going to be deadly. With rising temperatures there’s no better way to cool off than a scoop of ice...
View ArticleJune Events
Summer is officially here! Free ice cream giveaways pop up along the common, tourists wander into the city, and everyone seems to have a smile on their face. With warm weather almost everyday, here are...
View ArticleRent Increases & Decreases
For renters in Boston, the yearly decision to renew a lease or start to look somewhere else is one that can be very difficult. It’s tempting for most to choose to renew after having moved their...
View ArticleSnapchat (Snap?)
Snapchat (or we should now say Snap), our all time favorite app for social media, has just announced the acquisition of the drone company, Ctrl Me Drone. With net losses increasing, this acquisition...
View ArticleRain for Days
It’s Tuesday morning. June 6th. The team at SPOT is ready for a day of sun, water, and drinks, but a quick glance out the window shuts us down. Like the rest of Boston, we’re wondering when summer will...
View ArticleSummer Entrepreneurship Programs
It finally seems that summer has arrived. For highschool students who procrastinated on locking down summer plans, whether it be classes, internships, jobs, or just taking a break, we’re here to offer...
View ArticleAreas for Young Home Owners
As most of us know, Boston is the number one college town in the country. But what happens after graduation when students have to say goodbye to dorm life and enter the real world? While most students...
View ArticleAirport Hacks
Summer is the season of traveling. While some enjoy the lost hours wondering around airports, immersing themselves in the trinkets that they have to offer, most of us would rather just charter a...
View ArticleHow to Celebrate Pride like a Techie
These companies are all about celebrating pride month. Check out exactly what they are doing to showcase their recognition. Apple As a leader in its industry, it’s important that Apple also implements...
View ArticleHow to Beat the Heat
With temperatures projected to stay in the high eighties for the rest of the summer and humidity levels continuing to rise, keeping cool is the fight that seems unbeatable. We’ve tried our fair share...
View ArticleJuly Events
It’s a week into July, the heat is kicking up and you’re probably looking for ways to spend the month. For students, time might be clicking away slowly as internships begin to slow, summer classes are...
View ArticleStartups Helping the Elderly
Boston’s elderly population is on the rise. In 2010, 14% of Boston residents were 60 years or older, representing 80,000 people, and this number is expected to increase to 130,000 by 2030. With the...
View ArticleFranchises, Franchises, Franchises
These franchises started in 2012 and have since grown to leave marks in their niches. With initial investments all relatively low, these are great options for first time buyers. Mosquito Joe This...
View ArticleJuly Tech Events
As the end of July approaches and this month’s tech events seem to be winding down, there are still a few that can be taken advantage of. Instead of heading to the movies to keep cool during this...
View ArticleSummer Reading List
One of the best parts of summer is laying out in the sun on a towel at the beach, listening to waves crash behind you, the salty air lingering in your hair. Children run around in front of you,...
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