Metro News
Lynch Enters Special Election Race, Takes on Markey
Stephen F. Lynch, the longtime Congressman from South Boston, launched his run for Senate Thursday. His opponent, Representative Edward J. Markey of Malden, not only leads in the polls but has also been endorsed by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
Governor Patrick Appoints Cowan To Replace Kerry
Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick ’78 on Wednesday named William “Mo” Cowan, his former chief of staff and trusted aide, to serve as interim U.S. Senator for the next five months.
Partnership Brings EdX to Boston Community
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced a partnership between Harvard and MIT that will bring edX to the Boston community during his State of the City address Tuesday night.
Patrick Expected To Appoint Interim Senator Wednesday
Governor Deval L. Patrick ’78 is expected to appoint an interim Senator to replace John F. Kerry, who resigned from his post Tuesday after easily winning Senate confirmation to become the next Secretary of State.
City Council Discusses Soda Ban, Domestic Violence Campaign
The Cambridge City Council continued to debate a ban on large sugar-sweetened beverages sold in the city at their meeting on Monday night.
Harvard Seeks to Reengage Allston Architect
Harvard is in the process of reengaging the architect who originally had been tapped six years ago to design a new science complex in Allston the first time the plan was proposed.
Allston Residents Celebrate Community Center
About 45 members of the Allston-Brighton community gathered at noon on Wednesday at the construction site of the relocated Charlesview Residences housing complex to celebrate the progress of the ahead-of-schedule building project.
Upper Crust Pizzeria To Reopen as 'The Just Crust'
Harvard Square’s Upper Crust Pizzeria, which closed in the wake of a company-wide legal scandal last November , will reopen as the renamed and partially worker-owned The Just Crust, ushering in a new era for employees of the embattled chain.
Cosby Wrongful Death Suit Against Harvard Dismissed
A Massachusetts court has dismissed the wrongful death suit filed against Harvard and three of its employees by the mother of Justin D. C. D. Cosby.
Kerry Nomination Expected To Trigger Special Election
If confirmed as Secretary of State, John F. Kerry will replace outgoing Secretary Hillary R. Clinton and resign his senior U.S. Senate seat, triggering a special election in Massachusetts by as early as this summer.
Proposed Relocation Draws Criticism from Allston Residents
A plan to relocate several University facilities on Harvard’s property in north Allston came under fire Tuesday evening at a meeting of the Harvard-Allston Task Force. Task Force members said that the changes would diminish the scenery, vitality, and safety of the residential area surrounding 28 Travis Street.
Kendall Square: An Incubator for Allston
Once a post-industrial wasteland, the now-vibrant Kendall area could provide a model for Harvard as it reboots plans to transform the underdeveloped Allston neighborhood into the University’s research hub.
Tasty Burger Opens With Student Deals and Late Nights
A menu featuring reasonably priced burgers, hot dogs, and shakes—along with a $10 Starvin’ Student deal that includes a hamburger, beer, and fries—drew a constant stream of customers to the official opening of Tasty Burger, Harvard Square’s newest restaurant, on Sunday.
City Council Criticizes Police Response to Wild Hotel Party
Two Cambridge police officers responding to a noise disturbance in a room filled with 30 people found alcohol, marijuana, and three loaded guns.
Darwin's Now Owns Petsi Pies' Building
Darwin’s will not boot Petsi’s out of its location near Mather House for at least three years.