Metro News
Les Sablons Brings French Cuisine to Historic Conductor’s Building
The historic 1912 Conductor’s Building—the only surviving structure from Cambridge’s earliest subway system—is back in business, but this time without any subway cars.
City of Cambridge Awarded State Grant to Combat Gang Recruitment
The City of Cambridge has been awarded over $32,000 as a part of the state government’s annual Shannon Grant awards to fight gang activity across the state.
Former Harvard Square Theater Still Without Plans
The owner of the former Harvard Square Theater property has not made public his plans for the property more than a month after the City Council gave him 30 days to do so.
Freshman Announces City Council Candidacy
Nadya Okamoto ’20 announced her candidacy for this year’s Cambridge City Council election Wednesday morning with a press release and campaign video.
Developers Gather Input on Planned Redevelopment of Brighton Church Site
Real estate developer Cabot, Cabot & Forbes intends to build 679 student housing units on Brighton's abandoned St. Gabriel’s Church and Monastery site.
Cambridge Holds to Sanctuary City Ideals as DOJ Pushes to Hold Funds
“Cambridge won't be bullied into changing our commitment to protecting the human and civil rights of all our residents regardless of their immigration status."
Swedish Outdoor Store Fjällräven Treks Into Square
Adding a Scandinavian touch to the Square, Swedish outdoor brand Fjällräven held its grand opening—complete with live music, food, promotions, and giveaways—at 63 Church St. on March 24.
City Council Scrutinizes Short-Term Rental Proposal
Cantabrigians called for the City Council to take steps to continue to increase the availability of housing in Cambridge at the body's weekly meeting.
Square's American Apparel to Shutter Amid National Closures
After 11 years at its Brattle St. corner, American Apparel will close it doors March 26—neon spandex and all—following nationwide bankruptcy suits.
Marijuana Gummy Incident Briefly Closes Kong
Scorpions bowls weren’t the only intoxicating substance distributed at the Hong Kong Restaurant in October 2016.
City Council Pressures Harvard Square Theater Owner to Make Plans for Property
Cambridge city officials are pushing the owners of the long-vacant Harvard Square Theater to come up with a plan for its future soon—and threatening to seize the site if they do not.
Cambridge City Council Talks Curious George Store, Credit Rating
Cambridge City Councillors formally requested that the Cambridge Historical Commission considering designating the Abbott Building in Harvard Square as a historical landmark at its weekly meeting Monday.
Committee Discusses Revised Allston Renovation Proposal
The Harvard-Allston Flexible Fund Executive Committee debated the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s revised grant application for the $1.9 million renovation of Smith Field.
Cambridge Begins Search for Police Commissioner
Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale invited the public to assist city officials in the search for a new police commissioner in an announcement Wednesday.
Security Committee Looks to Prevent Dorm Room Thefts
After a string of dorm room thefts, a College committee looking to ramp up security met with the UC to discuss specific security efforts.
Boston Calling Organizer Addresses Allstonians’ Concerns
The director of Boston Calling is "spending a lot of time in the Allston community" in an effort to ensure the music festival's success.
Square Abuzz with Entry of Good Vibrations Sex Shop
Harvard Square is picking up Good Vibrations from a new sex shop at 52 JFK St.
Cambridge Officials Encourage More Bike Infrastructure
City officials and activists gathered in City Hall Wednesday to discuss bike safety in Cambridge.
Stop & Shop Proposes 1,000 New Housing Units in Allston
Supermarket conglomerate Stop & Shop has proposed constructing up to 1,000 housing units about a mile away from Harvard’s science and engineering complex in Allston, prompting concerns from residents about potential demographic changes in the neighborhood.
Pinkberry Pressed Out Of Square by Juice Joint
Pinkberry has vacated its Harvard Square location to make way for Pressed Juicery, a California-based cold-pressed juice bar.
Laptops, Wallets Stolen from Lowell Saturday
The Harvard University Police Department is investigating the theft of six laptops, a cell phone, and wallets from unlocked dorm rooms in Lowell House.
City Council Modifies Medical Marijuana Zoning Regulations
Cambridge City Councillors modified existing zoning ordinances regarding medical marijuana dispensaries, permitting the establishment of potentially “five or six” new dispensaries in the city, according to Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern.
Weekend Chili Cook-Off Heats Up Harvard Square
With hundreds of locals gathered Saturday afternoon, the competition was on. Beat Brasserie, Crema Cafe, El Jefe’s, Grendel’s Den, En Boca and the Sinclair were all after the same goal: the Harvard Square Chili Pot trophy.
Amorino Gelato Looks to Scoop Into Harvard Square
Sweet and savory flavors may be next to join the Harvard Square palette with the arrivals of Amorino Gelato and Sweet Pizza later this year.
Bike Lane Advocates Crowd City Council Meeting
Dozens of Cambridge residents advocated for building more bike lanes around Cambridge at a City Council Monday.