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Before Denise Jillson Became HSBA Director, She Led the Fight To End Rent Control in Cambridge
Many Cambridge residents know Denise A. Jillson, the executive director of the Harvard Square Business Association, as the heart of the local economy. But beyond her work at the HSBA, Jillson also has a deep history of political advocacy in the city.
Former Cambridge City Councilor Nadeem Mazen Arrested on Charges of Alleged Kidnapping, Assault
Cambridge Police Department arrested former Cambridge City Councilor Nadeem A. Mazen three weeks ago, after he allegedly kidnapped and physically assaulted a woman in a Cambridge hotel.
‘Just Get to Work’: Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Focuses on Care, President Says at Forum
In the greater Boston area, where nearly 13,000 individuals can experience homelessness on a given night, many nonprofits work to address systemic housing issues. But the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program has taken a different approach — emphasizing immediate and continuous care.
Community Safety Department Director To Resign Amid Tension With Cambridge Police Department
The director of Cambridge’s Community Safety Department is resigning after more than two years in the role — the latest turn for a department that has found itself embroiled in behind-the-scenes turmoil with the city’s police department.
Cambridge City Manager Defends Budget Process That Left Councilors Frustrated
Even as Cambridge City Councilors express frustration over funding allocation, City Manager Yi-An Huang ‘05 defended his financial decisions as Cambridge’s budget growth slows.
Cambridge School Committee Applications for Superintendent Open on Friday
Cambridge Public Schools will begin accepting applications for the Superintendent position at the end of this week, aiming to start candidate interviews before the end of the school year and confirm their choice before the November committee elections.
Amid Uncertainties for Boston PILOT, Harvard Fails To Fulfill Payment for 13th Year
Harvard failed to fully make its requested Payment in Lieu of Taxes payment for the 13th year in a row last year, according to City of Boston data released last week.
Harvard Graduate Students Charged After 2023 Protest Confrontation Will Avoid Trial, Judge Rules
Two Harvard graduate students facing assault charges over a confrontation at a pro-Palestine protest 18 months ago will not face a trial, Boston Municipal Court judge Stephen W. McClenon ruled on Monday.
Led by Schumer, 5 Democratic Senators Demand Answers From Trump for Attacks on Harvard
Five Democratic senators — led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck E. Schumer ’71 (D-NY) — condemned the Trump administration’s attacks on Harvard in a Thursday letter, arguing that the White House was using antisemitism as a “guise” to undermine universities.
Behind Closed Doors, A Turf War Over ‘Alternative Response’ to Policing in Cambridge City Hall
The Cambridge Police Department and the city’s Community Safety Department developed parallel ways to reimagine public safety. They’ve struggled to work together since.
Harvard Built the Biotech Industry in Cambridge, Then Let It Go. Now It Wants Back In.
Over the decades, Kendall Square has become a hub of biotech innovation and a popular location for up and coming life sciences firms. Now, a Harvard-backed Allston is entering the Cambridge biotech scene.
CIRC Discusses Increasing Legal Aid Resources for Immigrants, ICE Protocol in Weekly Meeting
The Cambridge Commission for Immigrant Rights and Citizenship met Tuesday to discuss the challenges facing immigrants under the Trump administration.
City Employee Kerry Augustin Declares Candidacy For Boston Mayor
As he vies to become the next mayor of Boston, City Hall employee Kerry Augustin recognizes he faces an uphill battle. But it’s one that he is willing to fight.
After Fight Over Replacement of Allston Sound Museum, City Kicks Off Redevelopment
The city of Boston officially kickstarted a process to replace the Sound Museum on Monday. The replacement of the Brighton-based rehearsal space has been hotly contested by the musicians who once rehearsed there.
After Communication Breakdown, Task Force on Antisemitism Will Not Meet With Boston This Week
Officials from the Department of Justice task force on antisemitism were set to meet with Boston city leadership on Wednesday, but without communication from Washington, a city official confirmed that the meeting is no longer scheduled for this week.
Cambridge Housing Authority to Install Solar Panels on Affordable Housing Buildings, Despite Questions Over Federal Funding
The Cambridge Housing Authority will finance a $4.9 million investment to add solar panels to eight CHA properties despite funding uncertainty caused by the federal government.
Falafel Corner Subjected to One-Day Suspension by Cambridge Board of License Commissioners
Regulars of Middle Eastern restaurant Falafel Corner had to forgo their pita and shawarma due to a one-day suspension issued by the Cambridge Board of License Commissioners last Wednesday.
‘Booker’ of Cambridge Brothel Network Sentenced to One Year in Prison
Junmyung Lee — the “booker” of the high-end brothel network that operated in parts of Cambridge and Washington, D.C. suburbs — was sentenced to one year in prison on Friday.
Cambridge Joins 250th Celebrations of Lexington and Concord on Patriots’ Day
The City of Cambridge celebrated Patriots’ Day with a reenactment of William Dawes’s 1775 horseback ride on its 250th anniversary, celebrating the nation’s founding while reflecting on current turmoil in Washington.
New Emergency Assistance Family Shelter To Open In Cambridgeport
Massachusetts will open a new “Rapid Track” shelter for up to 70 Emergency Assistance eligible families in Cambridgeport beginning at the end of April.
Cambridge Earth Day Celebration Offers Sustainability Resources and a Pile of Free Compost
At the City of Cambridge’s annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, city officials offered residents information on local sustainability programs — and free compost to haul away by the bucketful from a heap in front of the Cambridge Public Library.
Students Disturbed by Delay in HUPD Updates After Shots Fired in Harvard Square MBTA Station
Students across Harvard’s campus complained they were left in the dark after the Harvard University Police Department provided little information regarding reports of gunshots in Harvard Square on Sunday afternoon.
No Suspects in Custody After Gunshots in Harvard Square, Cambridge Police Say
The Cambridge Police Department confirmed that no suspects are in police custody in connection with a Sunday afternoon shooting in Harvard Square.
Cambridge City Council Begins Contentious Budget Discussion Amid Stagnation
Amid federal budget cuts and a slowdown in development, the Cambridge City Council began its most substantive conversations on the city’s budget on Monday.
In Preparation For May Opening, Cambridge Holds First Public Meeting on Harvard Square Kiosk
The Cambridge Kiosk Advisory Committee held the first of a series of public committee meetings on Tuesday to discuss the future of the Harvard Square Kiosk, which is set to reopen next month.