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Superintendent Finalists Take Questions, Commit to Equity in Public Forum
The three finalists in the ongoing Cambridge superintendent search pledged to focus on equity in the school system at a public forum on Thursday, explaining their motivations and plans to improve support for teachers and close achievement gaps.
Council Greenlights Lower Bow Street Pedestrianization
The City of Cambridge is planning to pedestrianize a section of Lower Bow St. in Harvard Square, prohibiting vehicle access from the stretch between Plympton St. and Dewolfe St.
School Committee Candidate Eugenia Schraa Huh ’04 Says Incumbents Have Focused on Optics, Not Outcomes
When Cambridge School Committee candidate Eugenia B. Schraa Huh ’04 first unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the School Committee in 2023, Cambridge Public Schools was in the throes of a debate over how to bring back Algebra 1 instruction in middle schools.
Cambridge’s Nonprofit, Nonviolent Police Alternative Raises $150,000 in Donations After Major July Funding Cut
Cambridge’s Holistic Emergency Alternative Response Team — a nonprofit, nonviolent police alternative — almost closed its doors two months ago after its funding dwindled. But more than $150,000 in private donations and grants have kept the group afloat as it searches for long-term stability.
Allston Residents ‘Disappointed’ by Discontinuation of Harvard Recreation Memberships
The Harvard Ed Portal discontinued its offering of memberships to recreational facilities across its Cambridge and Allston campuses this month, ending a community benefit that had granted hundreds of Allston-Brighton residents cheap access to the University’s gyms, climbing wall, and pool.
Wave of New Businesses to End Spell of Vacancies in Central Square
A wave of at least 10 new businesses is set to arrive in Central Square over the coming year, ending a prolonged period of vacancies that have dotted many prominent storefronts in Cambridge’s main downtown area since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Running for Second School Committee Term, Elizabeth C.P. Hudson Wants ‘Measurable Progress’
Elizabeth C.P. Hudson has established herself as one of the most vocal — and controversial — members on the Cambridge School Committee, despite only serving one term. Now, she is running again, and is not afraid to go against the grain.
Experts Have Reservations About Proposed MGB-CVS Primary Care Clinics
On a weekday morning before work, a pharma executive, a busy student, and a small business owner all walk into a CVS — not for toothpaste or prescriptions, but for a primary care appointment.
Trial for Cambridge City Councilor Charged With Buying Sex Mired in Evidence Dispute
Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner, who faces charges for patronizing a high-end brothel ring, is the only defendant of 34 men who will go to trial. But before Toner’s trial can begin, the case has stalled in front of the court for months as his lawyer demands documents from the federal government investigation.
Alborz Bejnood Brings Big Ideas to Second School Committee Run
Alborz Bejnood, a young biotechnology researcher, is running in his second attempt to get on the Cambridge School Committee. But this time around, he is competing in an even more crowded group of candidates, as 18 individuals vie for six School Committee seats.
Burhan Azeem Aims to Make Cambridge More Affordable in a Third Council Term
In a term marked by landmark housing policies, Burhan Azeem’s central focus has stayed the same: making living in Cambridge more affordable. It’s a topic that consistently ranks as the number one issue on voter’s minds.
Massachusetts Governor Healey Spotlights Climate Workforce Development at Harvard Symposium
Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey ’92 touted her administration’s climate initiatives for workforce development at a Friday event for the Salata Institute’s annual Harvard Climate Action Week.
Discouraged by Federal Politics, Harvard Students Mobilize in Local Elections
Harvard students discouraged about national politics are finding hope at the local level, throwing themselves into Cambridge politics during the most competitive municipal elections in a generation.
Something in the Water: How Raw Sewage Floods Homes on the Banks of Alewife Brook
Alewife Brook has flooded regularly for decades after heavy rains, sometimes combining with sewage water from the combined sewer system below the brook, leaving residents to wade through the sewage that runs over the sidewalks for days after a storm.
Cambridge Education Association Endorses Six Challengers — And No Incumbents
Six challengers seeking seats on the Cambridge School Committee received endorsements from the Cambridge Education Association on Wednesday — the latest indication that the union is fed up with the current district leadership.
Cambridge School Committee Allows Student Reps Non-Binding Vote
The Cambridge School Committee granted the two student representatives on the school committee a non-binding vote on any business that comes before the committee during Tuesday night’s meeting.
Harvard Police Union Accuses University of Withholding Information
The union representing Harvard’s police officers accused the University of withholding the report from an investigation of a dispute between two officers, making their first public arguments in front of the National Labor Relations Board since the complaint was filed last year.
‘Hard To Categorize’: Patty M. Nolan ’80 Defies Labels in Fourth Bid for City Council
Patricia M. “Patty” Nolan ’80 started her career in Cambridge politics in 2005. More than twenty years later, she says she’s still hard to pin down.
Cambridge Reports Demolition Permit Surge After New Zoning Rule
Cambridge demolition permit applications rose by 44 percent in the past six months year-over-year, City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05 told the City Council in a Monday meeting.
Amid Mass. ICE Crackdown, Cambridge City Council Announces More Immigrant Resources
The Cambridge City Council directed City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05 on Monday night to design and implement resources to address emergency immigration incidents in Cambridge, as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement cracks down on the Boston Metro area.
Immigrant Services Expand Support to Adjust to ICE Threats in Allston-Brighton
As the Trump administration conducts a nationwide deportation campaign against undocumented immigrants, long-standing support infrastructure for immigrants in Allston-Brighton is now adapting to a climate of fear after straining to support influxes of immigrants over the past few years.
School Committee Hopefuls Talk Algebra 1 at Candidate Forum
Cambridge School Committee candidates all agree that the district’s limited Algebra 1 offerings are a problem. They just disagree on how to fix it.
A Better Cambridge Announces Endorsements in City Council Race, Giving Boost to Incumbents
The last super PAC in Cambridge to announce its endorsements released its slate of supported candidates for the Cambridge City Council election Saturday afternoon, giving a major boost to eight candidates who were overwhelmingly incumbents.
Daily Provisions Bakes Its Way Into Harvard Square
Daily Provisions has quickly become a daily staple in Harvard Square, attracting students and tourists alike with all-day dining, craft coffee, and study spaces.
The Top Issues Defining Cambridge’s City Council Elections
Affordable housing, transportation, and standing up to the Trump administration have risen to the top of voters’ minds in the run-up to the Cambridge municipal elections.