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Menino, Longtime Boston Mayor, Left His Mark on Harvard
Menino worked alongside four Harvard presidents and countless University employees assigned to massage Harvard’s relationship with the city. On Thursday, many of those Harvard officials remembered Menino as a unique politician.
Biden Caravan Shuts Down Square Briefly En Route to Fundraiser
Several streets in an around the Square were temporarily shut down Wednesday evening, as a caravan of vehicles and limousines carrying Vice President Joseph R. Biden to and from a nearby fundraiser passed through Cambridge.
Officials Defend Harvard's Payments to Local Governments
Local government officials criticized the University for failing to fulfill the whole request, referring to what can feel like a “one-sided” sense of appreciation.
Homeless Woman Found Dead in Square
A 66-year-old homeless woman was found dead in Harvard Square early Tuesday morning, the Cambridge Police Department reported later in the day.
Activists Rally for Universal Healthcare
The participants—including a Harvard contingent of around a dozen students and affiliates—marched the perimeter of the Common before listening to several speakers.
Campaign Roundup: Baker Has Slight Lead in Gov. Race
With Election Day just ten days away, polls show Republican Charles D. Baker ’79 with a narrow lead over the veteran Massachusetts Democrat and Attorney General Martha M. Coakley in a heated race for governor.
HUPD Officer Assaulted on Mass. Ave.
Peter Harris, 47, was arrested on Oct. 18 for assault and battery on a police officer and disorderly conduct after he allegedly hit a HUPD officer outside 1300 Mass. Ave.
Regatta Tourists Buoy Local Businesses
Last weekend’s Head of the Charles Regatta brought with it throngs of visitors and the usual bump in sales for Harvard Square businesses.
Cambridge Residents Oppose Construction in Silver Maple Forest
Residents came out to a Cambridge City Council meeting Monday evening to support a resolution to protect the Silver Maple Forest.
Allstonians Eagerly Await Portal Move
Since its founding in 2008, the Portal has drawn widespread praise from Allstonians, who University records show have taken advantage of its ongoing mentoring programming and faculty lecture series.
Changes Slowly Taking Shape for Many of Chan's Properties
Though Gerald Chan’s record-breaking $350 million donation to Harvard’s School of Public Health grabbed headlines, he’s also been quietly developing his large portfolio of properties in Harvard Square.
Local Residents, Planning Board Review K School Proposal
At the meeting, which drew more than 20 residents, some members of the Cambridge community raised concerns about the impact of the school’s proposed renovations on the surrounding area and nearby construction.
Transportation Startup Beta Tests in Square
Founded by Middlebury College alumnus Matthew George, Bridj is a smart transit system that uses data to produce flexible bus routes.
Harvard Reports Highest Sex Offense Number in Ivy League
Harvard police reported 40 instances of forced sexual contact on or near campus in 2013, more than any other Ivy League school, last week.
Arrest Made Outside Lev After Alleged Cell Phone Theft
The Cambridge Police Department arrested an unidentified youth after an unarmed robbery Sunday outside Leverett House, following a chase.
Ramen Shop To Open in Square
The eatery will be located at 1 Bow St., the former location of Dunkin’ Donuts; its hours have not yet been determined.
In Allston, West Station News Met with Cautious Enthusiasm
A direct public transportation route from Allston to downtown Boston has been a perennial request in Harvard Allston Task Force meetings and neighborhood planning for years.
Woman Arrested Following Stabbing in Old Burial Ground
Revere resident Mariel Teves, 24, was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend.
Kennedy’s on the Square Opens Doors
The 94-seat restaurant features a late-night menu and a bar, adding another location to the Boston area chain.
Cambridge City Council Discusses Assaults and Playground Renovation
In a short meeting Monday night, the Cambridge City Council discussed resolutions regarding an information system for incidents of assault in the area, a decrepit playground, and traffic safety regulations.
City Council Discusses Discretionary Fund, Development at Meeting
The Cambridge City Council discussed the creation of a discretionary fund, issues related to municipal water billing, and a proposed requirement for developers to hold community sessions at their regular Monday meeting.
Two Charged for Robbery of Harvard Employee
Boston resident Radeat Abate and homeless man Daishaun Lawrence reportedly pinned down the victim at gunpoint on Aug. 19, according to a Cambridge Police Department report.
Homeless Man Arrested after Assault in Sq.
Harvard University Police Department arrested a homeless man who reportedly assaulted a group of individuals outside Johnston Gate last week.
Youth Homeless Shelter Initiative Secures Funding
The Harvard Square Homeless Shelter Youth Initiative, aimed at launching the first overnight shelter for youth in Cambridge, has received a grant that will support its operating costs for the next 15 years.
Cambridge City Council Devotes Funds to Housing
The policy order, which was proposed by City Manager Richard C. Rossi, stipulates that 80 percent of community preservation funds be spent on housing, 10 percent on open spaces, and 10 percent on historic preservation.