Steward Health Care, the largest physician-led hospital operator in the U.S., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial challenges and unpaid rent. The company aims to restructure debts while keeping hospitals open.

Verveine Cafe & Bakery, co-founded by chef Ken Oringer and pastry chef Monica Glass, has opened in Cambridge, featuring a gluten-free menu with unique pastries and breads.

One Reason Garden Bar at the Charles Hotel is reopening on May 5, partnering with Taqueria El Barrio to offer tacos and cocktails, aiming to bring a Cape Cod atmosphere to Harvard Square.

Grasshopper, a longtime vegan restaurant in Allston, is closing on May 29 due to lease issues, despite differing accounts from the owner and the property management company.

Chip City Cookies is slated to open its third Massachusetts location in Harvard Square in July, offering oversized cookies alongside existing competitor Insomnia Cookies.

Express Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with plans to close select stores in Massachusetts and all UpWest locations, while continuing to operate other stores and online sales.

Amazon has opened a $400 million robotics warehouse in North Andover, MA, expected to create 1,500 jobs, emphasizing functionality with robots aiding logistics.

Veggie Crust, a vegetarian and vegan restaurant, is opening a new location in Waltham, Massachusetts, offering pizzas, salads, pastas, and "nice cream."

Greentown Labs announced a 30% workforce reduction due to fiscal challenges, affecting 12 Boston and 6 Houston employees, amidst efforts to align growth with revenue.

BinStar in Brighton offers an eco-friendly shopping experience by selling discounted items that would have been landfill-bound, with prices dropping daily from $19 to $1.

Steward Health Care plans to sell its physician network to Optum Care, triggering a state review regarding the deal's impact on the healthcare market.

Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to address debt and restructure finances, aiming to emerge as a privately-owned entity.

Mass General and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts are unifying clinical departments to improve care, with Dr. David Brown leading as president of the combined academic medical centers.