Cambridge
City Council Tables Resolution to Rename Columbus Day
The Cambridge City Council tabled a resolution to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day for the third time this year in as many meetings, on Monday
Students, Alumni Concerned Over Potential MBTA Cuts
Students and alumni expressed concern for the potential shuttering of MBTA late night service following last week’s public meeting at Cambridge City Hall.
In Allston, Lucky 42 Offered Dibs on Housing on Harvard Land
Forty-two applicants were chosen on Monday from a lottery pool of 386 to rent affordable housing units constructed in a residential and retail complex located on Harvard-owned land in Allston.
The Portland Loo
The Cambridge Department of Public Works anticipates that a stand-alone public toilet in Harvard Square will be complete in the next few weeks.
Cambridge City Council Denounces Right-Wing Media Outlet
In a resolution passed last month, Cambridge’s City Council publicly denounced the right-wing media organization Breitbart.com for spreading what it called “anti-Muslim libel” after the outlet published an article asserting that a City councillor has ties to the Islamic militant group Hamas.
By the Charles
The weather was unseasonably warm on Tuesday, Dec. 15 on the banks of the Charles River. Recently, Cambridge has experienced temperatures ten degrees higher than historical averages.
Holiday Fair Draws Loyal Shoppers and Vendors
Many customers said they are drawn to the fair because of the personal shopping experience and the unique handmade products, which include body products, clothing, glassware, ceramics, and prints.
Report Assesses Cambridge’s Climate Change Vulnerability
By 2030, Cambridge could experience triple the number of days each year with temperatures above 90 degrees due to effects from climate change, according to a recent report.
Cambridge Council, Students Resolve To Support Refugees
The Cambridge City Council voted on a resolution several weeks ago condemning Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker ’79 for his public statement against the state allowing Syrian refugees to enter.
Longfellow Home Hosts Holiday Open House
Residents of Cambridge ushered in the holiday season with a visit to the festively decorated home of renowned American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow on Friday evening.
Humanist Hub Celebrates Humanist Community Day
An award-winning author who is also a former NBA star and local community members gathered to discuss the importance of humanism at the third annual Humanist Community Day at the Humanist Hub on Sunday.
Businesses Express Couched Support for Minimum Wage Hike
In light of recent city council discussion over adopting a $15 an hour minimum wage in Cambridge, a few Harvard Square business owners said they were cautiously supportive of the suggested wage increase but also pointed out a potential increase in prices.
Bomb Threat Investigation Remains ‘Active and Ongoing’
Last Monday, four Harvard buildings were evacuated and searched after Harvard Police received a report of a bomb threat that proved to be unfounded.
City Councillor Leads Effort Advocating $15 Minimum Wage
Cambridge City Councillor Nadeem A. Mazen is spearheading an effort to raise Cambridge’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, though it remains unclear whether such a policy shift would affect Harvard.
Students March to Porter Square
Harvard students and affiliates march to Porter Square to join Tufts in a demonstration against racial inequality on college campuses nationwide.
Marching to Porter
A protester raises his fist in solidarity during the march to Porter Square. Students and affiliates from Harvard and Tufts gathered there to show their support for black students across the country in light of recent racially-motivated incidents at the University of Missouri and Yale.
Students Gather in Porter for Rally
Students from Harvard and Tufts listen to student leaders from both schools after marching to Porter Square. The event was part of a larger National Student Call to Action, encouraging colleges across the country to organize their own events to bring attention to the continuing problem of racial inequality on college campuses.
Around Town: Cambridge Bars
With campus social culture having reached the all-time low of referenda colonizing Pusey Library, it seems time to venture out of the Harvard bubble, to get out with a few friends, and rearrange the sensible.
Rally at Science Center Plaza
Jumai J. Yusuf '16 demonstrates with Harvard students and affiliates in the Science Center Plaza. Members of the Harvard community gathered Wednesday afternoon in an effort to stand in solidarity with those who have been affected by recent incidents of racism and discrimination on college campuses.
Campaign Seeks Donations To Fund STEM Mentorship Program
The crowdsourcing endeavor, #StemtoShine, aims to raise $5,000 to support one of the organization’s mentorship programs.
In Photos: Bomb Threat Shakes the Yard
Harvard police received an unconfirmed bomb threat via email on Monday, prompting an evacuation of four buildings in and around Harvard Yard before it was determined to be unfounded. The Crimson's multimedia staff documents the scene as the investigation unfolded.
Special Response Team at Sever
Members of the Cambridge Police Special Response Team (SRT) converge outside of Sever Hall Monday afternoon. The building was one of many evacuated during the the bomb threat.
Police Continue Investigation Into Unfounded Bomb Threat
Police have not yet identified the source of Monday's unfounded bomb threat in Harvard Yard.