City Politics
Election Night Watch
Leland Cheung urges his supporters to support the Democratic gubernatorial nominees during his concession speech on Tuesday night at Workbar.
One Year Later
Public Safety Secretary Andrea J. Cabral discusses the importance of balancing the levels of security and comfort of the patrons at the annual marathon.
Allston Community Calls for Neighborhood Improvements through Mass. Turnpike Realignment
Approximately 200 community members, transportation officials, and elected representatives gathered to voice their opinions and goals for the $260 million Allston interchange project Thursday evening. The project will impact Harvard-owned land.
Charles Conservancy Advocates for Bridge Underpasses
The Charles River Conservancy has initiated a movement to petition the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to build underpasses under the Anderson Memorial, Western Ave., and River St. bridges along the Charles.
Meet and Greet
Maura T. Healey '92, Massachusetts Attorney General candidate, converses with supporters at a meet and greet event held in John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House in April.
Now Working in the Mayor’s Office, Former Lecturer Reflects on Time at Harvard
Nearly two months after he left his position as a History and Literature lecturer to write speeches for newly elected Boston Mayor Marty J. Walsh, Eoin F. Cannon ’95 said he misses his time at Harvard but plans to stay at his post for the duration of Walsh’s term.
Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino Diagnosed With Cancer
Former Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, who has worked closely with Harvard on its projects in Allston and the Longwood Medical Area, has been diagnosed with an advanced form of cancer that has spread to his liver and lymph nodes.
With Construction Underway, Allston Residents Take a Second Look at Task Force
Allston residents have voiced concerns about the makeup of the Harvard-Allston Task Force, particularly concerning the age, gender, and race of its members.
Construction Begins on $65 Million Development in Square
Politicians, developers, and a University official gathered together last Wednesday to break ground for Harvard Square’s newest development project at 114 Mt. Auburn St. and the renovation of the historic Conductor’s Building next door.
Cambridge City Council Passes Labor Resolutions
The Cambridge City Council passed two resolutions Monday night that backed local labor unions struggling to negotiate with employers.
Cambridge Considers Early Education Task Force
The Cambridge City Council debated a proposal to appoint a task force to investigate early childhood education services in the city during its weekly meeting Monday evening.
Recount Confirms Original Election Results for Cambridge City Council
After nine days of recount, the Cambridge City Council elections officially came to a close on Thursday, as candidate Dennis Carlone’s victory over incumbent Minka Y. vanBeuzekom was confirmed.
Reeves '72 Wins Fundraising Game but Loses City Council Election
Despite finishing in eleventh place in the Nov. 5 Cambridge City Council Election, Kenneth E. Reeves ’72 outspent every other candidate, according to the Massachusetts Office of Campaign & Political Finance.
Protesters Support Unionization Efforts of DoubleTree Employees
About 60 protesters gathered in front of the Smith Campus Center on Thursday afternoon to encourage the University to support the unionization efforts of employees at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston, which is housed in a Harvard-owned building.
Cambridge Election Commission Finalizes Vote Count, But Recount Still a Possibility
The last time Cambridge conducted a recount, in 2001, the process took a month to complete and cost the city $38,509.
City Council Hopefuls Consider Recount Prior to Final Vote Tally
As Cambridge awaits the final results of last week’s City Council election, multiple rounds of vote tabulation have steadily narrowed the margin between the nine leading candidates and the rest of the field. Yet, even before the vote count is announced on Friday, some candidates are already considering a recount.
Walsh Wins Mayoral Election
Dorchester Democrat Martin J. Walsh waves to supporters after defeating John R. Connolly ’95 to become Boston’s new mayor.
Cambridge Residents Set To Vote Tuesday
Residents of Cambridge will head to the polls Tuesday for the city’s biennial municipal elections, which will place nine delegates on Cambridge’s City Council and six delegates on the School Committee.
Interactive Feature: The 2013 Cambridge City Council Election
When Cambridge voters head to the polls on Tuesday, they'll pick from among 25 candidates, all of whom have different ideas about how best to negotiate University relations, fight crime and promote safety, interact with the environment, legislate housing, and foster Square business in the city.