Harvard Square then and now

When Joseph S. Calautti, owner of Rizzo Tailors, gazes out of his second-floor window overlooking Church Street, he sees not ...

Tata Hall Construction To Benefit Allston

Members of the Harvard Allston Task Force argued in a letter to the Boston Redevelopment Authority that the Tata Hall project represents an opportunity for the University to develop the community.

POPP-IN' BOTTLES

Senior Alex Popp started the season off with a bang at the MIT Invitational last weekend, garnering the award for Collegiate Water Polo Association Defensive Player of the Week with 18 timely saves.

Allston Remains at Odds with Harvard Over Development

Tensions between Allston and the University came to a head at a meeting Monday to discuss recently released plans.

Allston Residents Call for Construction Priorities

Allston residents are calling on Harvard to not start other construction projects while the Science Complex site lies dormant.

Year in Photos: Breaking News

The Harvard Crimson presents the best breaking news photographs of 2010-2011.

Nonsensical Signs

Students and members of the Harvard community hold purposely nonsensical signs outside Harvard Hillel on Dec. 6, 2010 to maintain a positive community and spirit during the Westboro Baptist Church’s protest.

As Short Term Planning Proceeds Allston Residents Ask for Clarity on Long Term Vision

Allston Task Force members and community residents expressed concerns about the new renovation plans for the Western Ave. streetscape, a topic that the University has stayed mum on for over a year, at a Task Force meeting Monday night.

Several hundred people joined the Boston Slutwalk as it marched through and around Boston Commons on Saturday to raise awareness for sexual violence against women.

Several students from U. Mass Lowell's Center for Hope and Healing brought a banner for people to add their signature pledging to "end victim bashing, slut-shaming, and all forms of sexual violence" during Boston's Slutwalk on Saturday.

Emerson College seniors Lauren Thomson and Aurelia Corcoran display the signs they made for Boston's Slutwalk held in the Commons on Saturday.

Slutwalk protestors were chanting "Yes means yes, no means no," as well as "Hey hey, ho ho, patriarchy has to go" as they proceeded through the Commons.

Tremont Street was shut down as thousands of people joined the Boston Slutwalk as it circled the Commons on Saturday to raise awareness for sexual violence against women.

Boston takes to the streets to join an an international protest sparked when a Toronto police officer advised "women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized." Slutwalks have occurred across Canada and the US.

Several hundred people joined the Boston Slutwalk as it marched through and around Boston Commons on Saturday to raise awareness for sexual violence against women.

Vicky E. Koski-Karell '12 (banner center), joins the many hundred's of marchers during the Boston Slutwalk to raise awareness for sexual violence against women.

City Council Examines Website, IT

The Cambridge City Council held an informal roundtable last night to discuss improvements and modifications to the City’s website.

City Council Votes to Research Development in Kendall, Central Squares

The Cambridge City Council voted 8-0 last Monday to approve the selection of Goody Clancy & Associates, a Boston architecture and planning firm, to research potential business and residential development in Kendall and Central Squares. “Each square has its own identity,” Assistant City Manager for Community Development Brian P. Murphy ’86-87 said. “Kendall and Central are going under transformation.”

City Council Discusses Kendall Square Nightlife

Cambridge City Council members last night discussed potential plans for MIT to pay $175,000 to the city in order to reinvigorate nightlife in Kendall Square.

Faith & The City

About 30 members of Harvard College Faith and Action embarked on a service trip to New York City during spring break, where they spent a week volunteering at different Christian-based organizations and exploring the city.

Council Holds Roundtable to Examine Voting

Last night the Cambridge City Council took a break from its normal order of business to hold a roundtable with the Elections Commission to discuss councilors’ concerns with the voting process.

Council Discusses Funding for Community Action Programs

The Cambridge City Council weighed in last night on the federal budget, passing a resolution urging President Barack Obama to maintain funding for the Community Services Block Grant—the primary funding source for community action programs.

Parade Salutations

City officials greet the crowds present at the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston. Many other government representatives made an appearance at this year's parade, including ones from the Boston Fire Department and the United States Navy.

Allston Pizzeria Wins Beer and Wine License

After a protracted and controversial process, Stone Hearth Pizza Co. received approval yesterday to proceed to the next round in its application for a beer and wine license.

Cambridge City Council Examines Officers' Israel Trip

Twenty-three residents addressed the Council in support of Policy Order #20, which asked City Manager Robert W. Healy to investigate a recent trip by municipal law enforcement officials to Israel.