Metro News
E-Tolling Paves Way for I-90 Realignment in Allston
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation switched to all-electronic tolling on the Mass. Turnpike last week, paving the way for the realignment of the I-90 interchange in Allston and opening up land for potential Harvard development.
Mass. Early Voting Draws More than 20 Percent of Registered Voters
More than one million Massachusetts residents cast ballots between Oct. 24 and Nov. 4, marking the Bay State’s first time allowing early voting in a presidential election.
University, Gerald Chan Will Be Asked to Attend Harvard Square Hearing
The Cambridge City Council passed three resolutions aimed at preserving the character of Harvard Square, including a proposed meeting with the University and other local stakeholders.
Flour Will Bring Signature Sticky Buns to the Square
With lines for Tatte Bakery and Cafe stretching out the door, students will now have another option for getting their coffee and croissants in Harvard Square.
Politicians, Experts Optimistic About Local Autonomous Vehicles Testing
Executive orders from the Massachusetts and Boston city governments allowing and regulating autonomous vehicle testing in state could ultimately improve road safety, experts say.
Harvard Students Mirror Mass. Split on Charter School Question
Harvard Democrats and Republicans have ramped up efforts to sway the large percentage of undecided Massachusetts voters on the contentious charter school ballot question
B.good and Oggi Gourmet Now Accepting Crimson Cash
Students now have more options in Harvard Square to spend their recently acquired $75 of Crimson Cash with the addition of b.good and Oggi Gourmet to the program.
‘Extreme Drought’ Forces Cambridge to Purchase $3.6 Million of Water
Reduced rainfall in Massachusetts and parts of the Northeast since May has pushed Cambridge’s local reservoirs to their lowest volume in at least 10 years, driving the city to purchase millions of dollars of water.
Mayor Martin Walsh Discusses Efforts to Promote Diversity in Boston Governance
Reflecting on his nearly three years as Boston’s mayor, Martin J. Walsh discussed his initiatives to advance diversity in government and his goals for the future of local governance, particularly in light of his bid for reelection in 2017, at the Kennedy School of Government on Monday night.
Sipping Mint Tea, Patrons Bid Goodbye to Café Algiers After 45 Years
Patrons sipped cups of mint tea as they sought to savor the final hours of Café Algiers, a small and mystical restaurant that served up Middle Eastern treats for 45 years in Harvard Square.
‘Food is Medicine’ Symposium Attracts Dozens
Dozens gathered at the Law School Friday to discuss the importance of nutrition and to consider how people can gain access to healthy food in the United States.
Boston City Council Unanimously Endorses Strike
The Boston City Council unanimously voted to support the Harvard University Dining Services workers’ strike at their meeting on Wednesday in a resolution introduced with an impassioned plea by the Council’s president, an alumna of the College and Law School.
En Boca Opening Brings Mediterranean Cuisine to the Square
The restaurant opened its doors at 8 Holyoke St. on Oct. 6. The venue was previously the home of Sandrine’s, a French bistro, until that restaurant closed its doors last March after 18 years in the Square.
B.good Brings Healthy Fast Food Back to Harvard Square
Some Harvard students are sizzling from excitement with the return of popular healthy fast food restaurant b.good to a new location in Harvard Square, following a six-month hiatus.
Panelists Debate Conservatism in Light of 2016 Campaign
A panel of commentators Monday evening discussed how current political and societal trends are affecting perceptions of conservatism.
Students Grateful for Extra Crimson Cash
While students were happy to learn of their newfound Crimson Cash wealth, some were disappointed to learn that the service was temporarily unavailable at some Harvard Square locations.
Following Fatal Crashes, Cambridge City Council Passes Bike Safety Reforms
The Cambridge City Council on Monday unanimously adopted eight separate resolutions aimed at increasing bike safety, as dozens of avid cyclists crowded into Cambridge City Hall.
SEAS Finalizes List of Academic Areas Moving to Allston
Four teaching areas as well as the soft materials and robotics units make up the final list of groups that will move to Allston.
As Strike Continues, Dining Halls Donate Less to Youth Homeless Shelter
Student volunteers at the Y2Y overnight homeless shelter in Harvard Square were concerned earlier this week by a reduction in food donations from Harvard’s dining halls because of the ongoing strike.
GSD Lecturer Merges Art and Science in Cambridge Installation
Visitors can transform four large metal sculptures in Chuck Hoberman’s 10°, a new exhibit at Le Laboratoire in Cambridge.
Brookline Machine Site Planning Moves Forward, Slowly
Some Allstonians say the planning process for the proposed apartment building is moving too slowly.
Students Flock to Square Eateries Amidst HUDS Strike
Many businesses in Harvard Square experienced a large spike in customer volume during peak lunch hours on Wednesday, the first day of a historic strike by HUDS workers.
Harvard Sees Rise in Reported Rapes
Harvard leads the Ivy League with reported rapes by double digits, but that may indicate that more victims are aware of resources available to them.
Tatte Brings the Smell of Fresh Bread to Harvard Square
The smell of freshly baked bread and pastries wafting through the air along Massachusetts Avenue will soon grow familiar to passersby with the opening of Tatte Bakery and Cafe, a European-style establishment that features a baker on site 24/7.
Boston Debuts App and Competition to Promote Safer Driving Habits
Boston city agencies have partnered with local driving analytics company Cambridge Mobile Telematics to launch the “Boston’s Safest Driver” mobile application and competition.