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Welcome to The Boston Newsletter!

In today’s edition:

• Ginkgo Bioworks food spinout closes.

• Jerod Mayo: Layden Robinson could be special.

• A deep-dive into the life of Tip O'Neill.

• And more…

Quote of the Week

"The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity."

— Amelia Earhart

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Trivia

Here is your trivia question of the week. The answer will be shown in next week’s newsletter. Which do you think it is? No cheating!

In Boston, which historic hotel is known for its luxurious accommodations and notable guests throughout history?

A) The Langham, Boston

B) The Boston Park Plaza

C) The Omni Parker House

D) The Fairmont Copley Plaza

Answer to Last Week's Trivia:

The Boston university known for its medical and dental schools, located in the Longwood Medical Area, is D) Tufts University.

News

💼 Business

Ginkgo Bioworks food spinout reportedly shuts down. (link)

🏒 Sports

Rookie lineman Layden Robinson has a chance to be a 'special player,' Jerod Mayo says. (link)

Red Sox give way to the Patriots via the all-too-common route: Absent pitching and defense. (link)

🏦 Finance

Cambridge biotech’s stock soars on breast cancer drug trial data. (link)

Upcoming Events

Here are some events that are happening in our city this week. There is a good mix between sports, entertainment, conferences, concerts, and more.

Sports

⚾ Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins
Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Friday, Sep 20th | 7:10 PM | (More info)

🏒 Boston Bruins vs. New York Rangers
TD Garden, Boston, MA
Sunday, Sep 22th | 5:00 PM | (More info)

Music & Concerts

🎸 The Airborne Toxic Event
Citizens House of Blues Boston, Boston, MA
Thursday, Sep 19th | 7:00 PM | (More info)

🎷  Novo Amor
Royale Boston, Boston, MA
Thursday, Sep 19th | 8:30 PM | (More info)

Family

🔮 Drop-in Playgroup
Fenway Community Center, Boston, MA
Saturday, September 21st | 10:30 AM | (More info)

Image of the Week

Every week, I have a habit of making some AI art about our city.

This week, I typed in “High-tech Boston with a focus on robotics and automation.” and this is what I got.

Let me know what ideas you have for this. I really enjoy making these types of photos.

Boston Historical Events

Boston University's Transformation and Growth - Its evolution into a major research university.

Boston University has undergone a remarkable transformation and growth, evolving into a major research university with a significant impact on the city of Boston. The university's strategic plan for 2030 reflects its commitment to leading by example in areas such as climate action. In 2022, Boston University's efforts influenced and changed what climate action can look like in Boston, including the opening of the city's largest fossil fuel-free and carbon-free building. This demonstrates the university's dedication to sustainability and its role in shaping the future of environmental initiatives in the city.

In addition to its focus on sustainability, Boston University is also at the forefront of innovating in the field of education. The university is transforming large courses and innovating in the lecture hall, shaping the future of learning for all. This commitment to educational excellence and the introduction of new pedagogies and technologies further solidifies Boston University's evolution as a leading 21st-century global educational institution.

Furthermore, Boston University's growth trajectory and impact on the city's economy have been the focus of influential business, educational, and civic leaders. The university's fiscal planning for 2024 aims to raise its stature as a major research institution and keep Boston University moving forward. This demonstrates the university's integral role in the economic development and growth of the city of Boston.

Famous People From Boston

Tip O'Neill – Politician and Speaker of the House

Thomas Phillip "Tip" O'Neill Jr. (1912-1994) was an American Democratic Party politician from Massachusetts who served as the 47th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to 1987, the third-longest tenure in history and the longest uninterrupted tenure. O'Neill was elected to the congressional seat vacated by Senator-elect John F. Kennedy in 1952. He would be reelected. O'Neill was a third generation Irish-American whose father, Thomas O'Neill, was a bricklayer and superintendent of sewers in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and whose mother, Rose Ann Tolan, died within months of his birth. O'Neill had three siblings and attended parochial schools, graduating from St. John's High School in 1931. After a 16-year career in the Massachusetts legislature, Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill (1912-1994) won election as a Democrat. He also wrote "All Politics is Local," with Gary Hymel. (1994) Tip O'Neill died in Boston, at the age of 82. "Thomas P. O'Neill with William Novak wrote "Man of the House: The Life and Political Memoirs of Speaker Tip O'Neill." After brief experience as a truck driver, O'Neill enrolled in 1933 at Boston College, where he pursued a liberal arts education while continuing to drive a truck and supplementing his income by skillful poker-playing. Following graduation in 1936 he found law school not to his liking and embarked directly on a political career.

Key Achievements of Tip O'Neill:

• Served as the 47th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to 1987.

• Authored "All Politics is Local" and "Man of the House: The Life and Political Memoirs of Speaker Tip O'Neill."

• Elected to the congressional seat vacated by Senator-elect John F. Kennedy in 1952.

• Longest uninterrupted tenure as Speaker of the House in history.

• Known for the famous quote "All Politics is Local."

Thomas Phillip "Tip" O'Neill Jr.'s legacy as a prominent political figure and influential author continues to inspire future generations. His impact on Boston, Massachusetts, and the United States remains significant and enduring.

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