Metro News
Despite Order, Cambridge Will Not Drop ‘Sanctuary’ Label
Cambridge, a “sanctuary city" for undocumented immigrants, stands to lose funding from the federal government after an executive order from President Donald Trump.
Allston Residents Concerned About Boston Calling Location
While music fans are snatching up tickets for this spring’s Boston Calling, some Allston residents are worried about the foot traffic the music festival will bring to their neighborhood.
&pizza Eyes Harvard Square Location
The Cambridge zoning board will consider a bid this week to replace Harvard Square’s family-run newsstand and gift shop Crimson Corner with Washington, D.C.-based eatery &pizza.
Crimson Corner in Jeopardy
Crimson Corner, a family-owned newsstand and souvenir shop, may close after 54 years in Harvard Square.
Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Bank Robbery
Law enforcement officials arrested an escaped federal prisoner suspected of attempting to rob a bank in Central Square Thursday, according to the Massachusetts State Police.
In Tense Meeting, City Council Debates Square’s Future
A roundtable discussion at Cambridge City Hall turned tense at times as attendees discussed recent developments in Harvard Square with representatives from Harvard and other major property owners like Equity One and Gerald L. Chan.
City Raises 600K in Fundraising for Fire Victims
The City of Cambridge has raised more than $600,000 to help victims of last week’s devastating 10-alarm fire which displaced dozens of individuals and families..
Harvard Yet to Green-Light Weed Ahead of Legalization
Recreational marijuana will be legal in Massachusetts starting Dec. 15, although the future of the drug on Harvard’s campus is uncertain as the University remains mum on changes to its drug and alcohol policy.
The Cambridge Food Conundrum
Despite the variety of stores in Harvard Square, the surrounding area is largely devoid of grocery stores and supermarkets.
Climbing to New Heights
The November Project is a fitness movement that organizes early morning workouts each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday year-round
MassDOT Updates Plan to Straighten Highway on Harvard-Owned Land
Officials from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation detailed updates to the agency’s plans for straightening a portion of Interstate 90 that will cross Harvard-owned land in Allston during a public meeting Thursday.
Final Verdict on Curious George Store Delayed Again
The Cambridge City Historical Commission did not reach a final decision last Friday on whether to approve renovation plans for the historic Abbott Building in Harvard Square, after a previous iteration of developer Equity One’s plans was rejected by the Commission for being too disruptive to the surrounding neighborhood.
Somerville Chocolate Stores Come to Harvard Square
Harvard Square just got a little sweeter with the opening of pop-up chocolate shop Somerville on the Charles.
10-Alarm Fire Sets Buildings Ablaze in Cambridge
A 10-alarm fire broke out in Cambridge Saturday afternoon, and was contained to one building as of around 9 p.m.
Benedetto Serves Up Italian Fare At Charles Hotel
The menu, which executive chef Michael Pagliarini said plans on regularly adjusting, includes offerings from braised duck leg to pasta made in-house.
Harvard Profs Say Stein's Recount Effort Won't Affect Election Results
Jill E. Stein '72-73 is grabbing national headlines this week after she launched an effort to recount votes in three states Donald Trump won in the 2016 presidential election.
National Media Jumps On Men’s Soccer Story For Harvard Ties, ‘Locker Room Talk’
During a fall in which so-called “locker room talk” dominated national discourse, Harvard had its own story on the thread: the men's soccer team's annual lewd “scouting reports,” which ultimately led to the cancellation of their season.
Sweetgreen Prepares for Tuesday Opening
After months of anticipation, eager Sweetgreen fans flocked to the chain’s new Harvard Square location last week to attend “soft opening” events in preparation for the salad chain’s official opening Tuesday.
Alumni Duo to Bring a Taste of Hawaii to Somerville
Manoa’s signature menu item will be a traditional poke bowl with rice or quinoa and fish.
Thousands Protest Trump in Boston
Thousands of people, many of them students, poured into the streets of downtown Boston Wednesday night to protest Donald Trump’s victory in the 2016 presidential election.
Massachusetts Legalizes Marijuana, Denies Expansion for Charter Schools
Massachusetts voters opted to legalize marijuana and denied a proposed lift in the state's charter school cap that was contentious among state Democrats, along with handing Hillary Clinton an overwhelming majority in the state.
Democrats Hold Majority in Mass. State Legislature
Democrats maintained their majority in the Massachusetts State Legislature on Election Day Tuesday.
Absentee Voting Issues Spur Students to Travel, or Not Vote
Students who did not receive their absentee ballots were left with few options; some chose to travel home to vote while others were resigned to not voting at all.
Algiers Coffee House Reopens in the Square
After a brief closure, Algiers Coffee House opened its doors again to patrons hoping to sip on the cafe’s popular mint tea.
Democrats Poised to Dominate Election in Cambridge
Voters in Cambridge Tuesday have the opportunity to both determine policy with four Massachusetts ballot questions and also reinstate a number of incumbent Democrats running in uncontested races.