Metro News
Cambridge Prepares for Flood of Regatta Visitors
Ahead of this weekend's Head of the Charles regatta, Square businesses say “nothing else really compares" to the rush of customers from the annual event.
Historical Commission Recommends Preserving Harvard Square Kiosk
Landmarking the kiosk building could help maintain its architecture in the $4.6 million revamp of the plaza headed its way.
&pizza Set to Move Forward in Harvard Square
The Washington, D.C.-based restaurant chain &pizza has finally gained approval to bring its make-your-own pizza pies to Harvard Square.
Cambridge City Manager Proposes 2018 Property Tax Rate
For the thirteenth year in a row, most Cambridge residents will see little to no increase in their property tax rates, according to a report presented to the city Council Monday night.
Downtown Boston Rotary Holds Sock Drive For Local Homeless Shelters
“We cannot raise $50,000 to build new classrooms, but what we can do is get socks,” said an organizer of the drive.
Local Businesses Look to Court to Block Potential Marijuana Dispensary
The lawsuit argues that because marijuana is still illegal under federal law, the proposed Winthrop St. dispensary should not be allowed to open.
City Council Announces Plan to Use Building for Cambridge Benefits
After Cambridge City Council agreed to redevelop the Foundry Building outside of Kendall Square, the city manager appropriated $30 million to complete the project at the body’s meeting Monday night.
Councillor Mazen Teases Congressional Run
Mazen recently filed a statement of candidacy that would have him running a campaign to fill the seat of retiring House Rep. Niki Tsongas.
Harvard Officials Receive Non-Credible Bomb Threats
Several University officials received emailed bomb threats Wednesday afternoon, though HUPD says they are not credible and no buildings have been evacuated.
Properties Housing Felipe's, Crema, and Cardullo's Up for Sale
The real estate deal could fetch more than $100 million and reshape the face of Harvard Square.
Dems, Union Endorse City Council Candidates
The College Democrats voted to endorse just one candidate: incumbent Jan Devereux. Local 26 chose to endorse six candidates, including three incumbents.
Harvard Democrats Host Cambridge City Council Forum
More than a dozen candidates for Cambridge City Council discussed how to make housing more affordable in the city at an event hosted by the Harvard College Democrats Tuesday night.
Bicycle Thefts Increase as Students Return to Campus
Since the first freshmen arrived on campus for pre-orientation programs on August 15, the Harvard University Police Department has recorded 17 bike thefts or attempted bike thefts.
Youth Homeless Center Could Close After Budget Cuts
After severe state budget cuts, youth homeless center Youth on Fire is at risk of shutting down if it does not receive more money from the government this month.
Boston Man Charged in Square Stabbings
The Boston Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with two stabbings that occurred in Harvard Square last Saturday night.
Sophomores Seek Spots on Cambridge Municipal Boards
Will H. MacArthur ’20, a candidate for the School Committee, and Nadya T. Okamoto ’20, a candidate for City Council, launched their respective electoral efforts this year.
Mass Ave. CVS Closes
With the August closure of the Mass. Ave location, local shoppers are left with just one outlet for their CVS needs.
Cambridge Police Investigating Shootings Near Central Square
The victims, two men, sustained nonfatal injuries and were provided treatment at local hospitals. One was wounded in the knee and the other sustained a gunshot to the hand.
Police Investigating Two Harvard Square Assaults
Police are investigating two related assaults that occurred Saturday night near John F. Kennedy Park and the Kennedy School of Government.
Wagamama Closes Doors After Decade in the Square
After a decade in Harvard Square, the Japanese noodle restaurant Wagamama closed its doors at 57 JFK St. for good on Sunday, July 9.
Nadeem Mazen Not Seeking City Council Re-election
Mazen said that after the election, he hopes to keep working with various Cambridge organizations and his nonprofit Jetpac, which trains minority candidates to run for office.
Popular Formalwear Store Keezer’s To Close in July
Since its opening in 1895, Harvard students have flocked to Keezer’s to buy suits and tuxedos, and Goldstein said notable alumni like John F. Kennedy ’40 and Conan C. O’Brien ’85 have been outfitted at the store.
After Fatal Crashes, Cantabrigians Debate Bike Lanes
With many cyclists come congested streets and, some residents say, an unsafe and accident-prone environment.
Cambridge City Manager Unveils $600 Million Budget Proposal
The Cambridge City Manager unveiled a roughly $600 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2018 that will expand funding for supporting undocumented Cambridge residents among other initiatives, at the City Council’s meeting Monday night.
In Outside Bid, Okamoto Seeks to Overcome Odds
As Nadya Okamoto ’20 begins her unconventional bid for a spot on Cambridge’s City Council, she has had some early success.