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Maya Shavit

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Reporter @BosBizJournal. @BU_Tweets double alum. Fmr @DJNF + Community @BostonDotCom + Statehouse @CWBeacon. Send tips: mshavit@bizjournals.com.

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Maya Shavit’s Biography

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Storyteller who specializes in community-oriented news. I write about your business, politics and people. Send me an idea mayahopeshavit@gmail.com.

Maya Shavit’s Journalist Portfolio

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Here are the 2025 James Beard Award finalists

Here are the 2025 James Beard Award finalists

A dozen restaurants and chefs across New England are in the running, including two chefs in Cambridge and Som…

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What is the Green Monster at Fenway Park?

What is the Green Monster at Fenway Park?

We spoke with a former scoreboard operator who has spent more time inside of the wall and behind the scoreboa…

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We asked readers if egg prices are changing their habits. Here's what they said.

We asked readers if egg prices are changing their habits. Here's what they said.

We asked readers if their purchasing habits for eggs are evolving with a hefty price tag that is impacting bo…

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How nearly 400 readers reacted to new Celtics owner Bill Chisholm

How nearly 400 readers reacted to new Celtics owner Bill Chisholm

William Chisholm is reportedly purchasing the team for $6.1 billion. Boston.com readers are cautious about th…

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'Save the Twin Donuts sign': Readers share their final messages, memories

'Save the Twin Donuts sign': Readers share their final messages, memories

Readers shared what they'll miss about the Allston "gem" and what to do with the Twin Donuts sign ahead of it…

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How to spend a perfect day in West Roxbury

How to spend a perfect day in West Roxbury

Learn how to spend the perfect day in West Roxbury, a cozy Boston neighborhood with good eats and nostalgic v…

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College advocacy group cuts position amid restructuring

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By Maya Shavit Verified
| Boston Business Journal Verified
Rob McCarron, President and CEO, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts. Gary Higgins / Boston Business Journal Preview this article 1 min The Boston-based group serves as legislative advocate for schools ranging from Harvard University to Hampshire College. Many Massachusetts colleges face enrollment and funding pressures.
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Red Sox owner partners with Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy on new golf venture

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By Maya Shavit Verified
| Boston Business Journal Verified
Linda Henry, seen here in 2019, is a Fenway Sports Group partner. Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox Preview this article 1 min Boston Common Golf joins teams from Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York and Detroit in the new indoor golf league launching this fall. Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026 ICON Awards 2026 -- A Women Who Mean Business Program Call for 2026 Nominations! Nominate outstanding women leaders today! Nomination: ICON Awards 2026 -- A Women Who Mean Business Program
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Fenway Sports Group launching new pro women's golf team for Boston

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By Maya Shavit Verified
| WBTS-TV (Boston, MA) Verified
Fenway Sports Group is launching a new women’s professional golf team for Boston and New England. FSG, which also owns the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool F.C., is partnering with TMRW Sports, founded by golf legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, to spin up the Boston Common Golf women's team. The new team was announced on Aug. 10. More on this story from Boston Business Journal
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I count my first job to be managing editor of The Rocky Philadelphia, a student paper I cofounded to unite young writers and readers.

How is social media changing news?

News is faster, more interactive and more experiential than ever before. Social media gives the true test of a strong headline and lead.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Who doesn't love Superman?