Cambridge
Free Waffles
Steven Kunis '17 and Kathryn J. Gunderson '17 enjoy free waffles as part of Zinneken's four-year anniversary event on Tuesday evening. The shop made 800 waffles in preparation for the event, according to a representative.
Y2Y Harvard Square Begins Construction
Y2Y Harvard Square co-directors Samuel G. Greenberg ’14 and Sarah A. Rosenkrantz ’14 discuss construction plans in the heart of the soon-to-be shelter. The shelter, located at First Parish Church, will include 22 beds for homeless youth.
Harvard Square Youth Homeless Shelter To Open in November
The anticipated November start date falls roughly a year and a half after Rosenkrantz and Greenberg first launched the youth shelter initiative.
Tashlich
“Ducky,” cried out four year-old Nellie L. Sandberg as she tossed bread towards ducks in the Charles River as part of the Jewish ritual Tashlich, in which practitioners drop pieces of bread or another food into moving bodies of water to symbolize letting go of regret and sin. Later she drew while sitting on Weeks Bridge with her father, Paul M. Sandberg, left, on September 14, 2015.
Police Search for Shooter Near MIT
Following reports of a gunshot victim, MIT and Cambridge police were searching the area around Main and Portland Streets and asked residents to stay clear of the area.
Police Warn of 'Recent Increase' in Assault and Batteries
Five separate incidents of assault and battery were reported in the vicinity of Harvard Square within a two week period.
Summer a Time of Transition for Square Businesses
Cabot’s Candy and the Boston Smoke Shop have opened up new storefronts in Harvard Square.
Market Attracts Customers to Science Center Plaza
From fresh produce to mini cheesecakes, the variety of merchandise at the Harvard Farmers' Market attracted numerous University affiliates, Cambridge residents, and tourists despite the balmy weather that at times reached 90 degrees.
Class of 2019 Service Day
Cambridge City Councilor E. Denise Simmons speaks about the importance of public service to members of the freshmen class on Saturday morning in the Science Center plaza.
Water Main Breaks on Mt. Auburn and JFK
The authorities were on the scene shortly after 1:30 a.m. and were still working to control the break at press time.
Woman Sexually Assaulted Near Weld Boat House
Massachusetts State Police are currently investigating the crime that officials say occurred at about 2 a.m. Tuesday.
Man Fatally Shot Near MIT's Campus
A man was shot and killed Wednesday evening on Main Street near Kendall Square, according to the Cambridge Police Department.
Zoning Board Delays Campus Center Plans a Second Time
Harvard is facing its first significant roadblock in its effort to renovate the Smith Campus Center.
Murals of Cambridge
Passerby walk near the Women’s Community Cancer Project Mural on Church Street on Tuesday evening. The mural, which commemorates women who have fought and are fighting cancer, was completed by artist Beatrice "Be" Sargent in 1998.
Wacky Chad
Stunt comedian Wacky Chad performs in Brattle Square on Friday afternoon. Wacky Chad, who has been performing for over a decade, has performed at the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII and has appeared on America's Got Talent twice.
Summer Hidden Gems: Magazine Beach Bath House and Pool
Now that Mother Nature has decided to grace Cambridge with some actual summer weather, Flyby wants to bring this hidden gem, open every day until 7 p.m., to light.
Four Arrested After String of Armed Robberies
The suspects are expected to be formally charged once the police investigation is complete.
Police Investigate String of Armed Robberies in Boston Area
Cambridge Police are investigating two armed robberies that occurred early Friday morning near Harvard Square.
City Council Hears Plans for Potential Cambridge Skyscraper
Representatives from the Cambridge City Planning Board unveiled a potential plan to build a skyscraper in Kendall Square on Monday.
Zoning Board Delays Decision on Campus Center Plans
Cambridge residents and members of the board at a public hearing on Thursday expressed mixed opinions of the plans.
Two Years After Bombings, Tsarnaev Sentenced to Death
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev spoke in court for the first time since he entered a “not guilty” plea at his arraignment hearing two years ago, expressing remorse for his actions.
Cambridge Planning Board Recommends Campus Center Plans
The unanimous vote to recommend Harvard’s plans to renovate the Smith Campus Center to the city’s Board of Zoning Appeal moves the construction plans one step closer to city approval.
City Council Talks Rental Properties and Snow Removal
Residents raised concerns about snow removal and the forced evacuation of rental properties on 295 Harvard Street at the Cambridge City Council’s weekly meeting on Monday.
Anti-Vietnam Post Office March, 1965
Anti-war pickets struggle to stuff postcards into the Central Square post-office box in February, 1965.
Participants Gather at Nepal Candlelight Vigil
Participant Esha Pillay lights her candle at a candlelight vigil to honor victims of recent earthquakes in Nepal Thursday on the steps of Memorial Church. The vigil was cosponsored by Harvard's South Asia Institute as well as Students for Nepal, a group of students and professionals in the greater Boston area working to support Nepal's recovery.