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Runners Go the Distance at the Cambridge Half Marathon and 5K
Nearly 11,000 runners, joined by supporters and volunteers, gathered at Cambridgeside to participate in the 7th annual Cambridge Half-Marathon and 5K.
Despite Resident Fears, City Officials Optimistic About Impact of Multifamily Zoning
Cambridge officials said they were optimistic about the city’s ability to accomodate the population growth that could accompany eliminating single-family zoning.
Matt Damon, Mike Bloomberg Weigh In On MCAS Ballot Question
In a sprint to the finish line, celebrities, elected officials, and millions of dollars in new donations have flooded the hotly-contested race over Ballot Question 2 over the last two weeks.
Here Are All Cambridge’s Bike Lane Projects — And Where They Stand
Cambridge’s bike lane politics are not only contested but complicated, with a flurry of deadlines, delays, and competing proposals. Here are the different bike lane projects in progress in Cambridge — and where they all stand.
Allston Post Office Slated to Begin Construction in 2025
Five years after Allston’s only post office closed, the neighborhood may still be years away from seeing its replacement open — with construction slated to begin mid-2025 at the earliest, according to the developer.
Harvard Square Kiosk to Return as Visitor Center, Cultural Space
The City of Cambridge announced Thursday that the kiosk, an iconic Cambridge landmark which has languished under years of slow-moving renovations, will serve as a dual “community gathering space and information center” when it reopens in early 2025.
CPD Body Camera Negotiations Stalled Over Stipend Disagreements
Negotiations between the Cambridge Police Department and two unions to implement body cameras were held up for more than a year over a disagreement on stipends for officers to cover maintenance costs.
Massachusetts Awards Harvard-Backed Center $5 Million for Quantum Computer
The Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center, a facility run by Harvard and four other universities, was awarded $5 million to build the first state-funded quantum computing center, state leaders announced on Friday.
Man Who Managed Clients for High-End Cambridge Brothel Network Pleads Guilty
Junmyung Lee, a man accused of vetting and organizing clientele for a high-end brothel network in Cambridge and Watertown, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to coerce women into prostitution and money laundering in federal court on Wednesday.
Boston, Cambridge Launch Partnership to Promote Diversity in City Vendors
Boston and Cambridge launched a partnership to increase opportunities for business owners from traditionally disadvantaged groups to win contracts for city projects.
Resentment, Frustration Surface at Hearing on Stalled Allston Community Center
Dozens of Allston-Brighton residents and local leaders demanded action from Boston officials after years of confusion and delay on its promise to replace Allston-Brighton’s only community center at a Tuesday City Council hearing.
Cambridge City Budget Facing ‘Inflection Point,’ Officials Say
As fears of austerity and budget cuts have dawned on Cambridge officials, the City Council and School Committee met Monday to discuss the city’s shaky fiscal position.
Cyclist Struck by Car in Harvard Square, Suffers Minor Injuries
Harvard University and Cambridge Police Departments responded to a non-fatal collision between a motor vehicle and cyclist on Plympton Street around 8 p.m. Monday, the latest in a series of bike accidents in Cambridge.
HUPD Issues Warning After Several Adams House Dorm Thefts
At least four students in Randolph Hall had property stolen on Saturday night. Harvard University Police is investigating the burglaries, a HUPD spokesperson wrote in a University-wide email.
Harvard Arnold Arboretum Renames Bussey Street to Flora Way in Honor of Enslaved Woman
Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum formally renamed Bussey Street — named after a merchant whose wealth came from slave-produced goods — to Flora Way at an unveiling ceremony Saturday.
City of Cambridge Considers Implementing Four Day Work Week
Members of the Cambridge City Council are considering implementing a four day work week for city employees — or, at least, some experts think they should.
8th-Grade Student at Cambridge Street Upper School Dies
An eighth-grade student at Cambridge Street Upper School died on Oct. 17, according to officials at Cambridge Public Schools.
Bay Cove Staff Accused of Mistreatment at Public Hearing
A City Council meeting intended to focus on how Cambridge could better support homeless residents turned into something of a public reckoning as resident after resident accused staff at shelters operated by Bay Cove Human Services of abuse and mistreatment.
HUPD Renovations Expected to Wrap Up by End of Year
The Harvard University Police Department headquarters expects to largely conclude its renovations by the end of the year, wrapping up a construction project that began in April 2024.
‘Neighborhood Representatives’ Urge Cambridge City Council to Hit Brakes on Upzoning
For months, Cambridge officials and politicians have worked to advance a proposal to eliminate single-family zoning citywide. But pushback from neighborhood leaders suggest that the policy may be headed for rockier waters.
Nancy Pelosi Defends Biden’s Policy Toward Gaza at Book Event Interrupted by Protests
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) touted the Biden administration’s support for humanitarian assistance in Gaza after pro-Palestine protesters disrupted her book talk at the First Parish Church on Wednesday.
Cambridge Health Alliance Ratifies New Contract with Residents and Fellows Union
Resident physicians and fellows at Cambridge Hospital ratified a new contract with Cambridge Health Alliance on Friday after six months of negotiations.
Boston and Somerville Police Have Body Cameras. Why Doesn’t Cambridge?
In March of 2023, the Cambridge City Council passed a policy order calling on the Cambridge Police Department to acquire body cameras. A year and a half later, CPD officers are still patrolling the streets without them.
Mass. Education Secretary, Teachers Association President Debate MCAS Ballot Question at HGSE
State Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler said he opposes eliminating the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System high school graduation requirement without an alternative state-wide requirement at a Harvard Graduate School of Education event Tuesday.