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Cambridge Real Estate Market Remains Steady Amid the Coronavirus Crisis, Brokers Say
The Cambridge real estate market’s pricing and demand has remained mostly steady amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to area brokers and landlords.
Cambridge Police Superintendent Apologizes for Profane Weekend Tweet
Cambridge Police Superintendent Jack Albert apologized on Monday evening for sending an inadvertent message on the department’s Twitter account which called Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-Mass.) a “jerk” and U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) a “clown.”
Cambridge Mayor Siddiqui Talks COVID-19 Response at Fast Forum
Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui spoke about the challenges of leading through a crisis — as well as the “supportive” response of the City of Cambridge — in a virtual forum at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics Thursday.
Cambridge Forms Committee to Advise Business Reopening
The City of Cambridge announced Thursday that a Small Business Advisory Committee will advise city policymakers on how the city can safely reopen businesses forced to close amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Harvard Announces New Grant Program to Fund Local Nonprofits
Harvard is piloting a new grant program that will provide funding to Allston-Brighton nonprofit organizations working to address urgent needs exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, the University announced April 24.
Gov. Baker Extends Massachusetts Stay-at-Home Advisory
Massachusetts Governor Charlie D. Baker ’79 will extend a stay-at-home advisory through May 18 to control the spread of coronavirus in the state.
Cambridge to Permit Restaurants to Sell Groceries
The City of Cambridge announced Monday that it will allow restaurants to sell groceries directly to consumers during the coronavirus crisis.
City Manager Requires Cambridge Residents to Wear Masks, Per Emergency Order
Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale issued an emergency order Monday requiring all people in the city to wear face masks in public places, businesses, and common areas of residential buildings during the coronavirus crisis.
City Council Members Say Pandemic Has Shifted Priorities, Timeline for Reopening Remains Unclear
Cambridge City Council members Alanna M. Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, and Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler say shifting the Council’s priorities toward the coronavirus pandemic has been frustrating, but necessary.
As Visits Decline During COVID-19 Crisis, Small Cambridge Medical Practices Reduce Operations
While COVID-19 cases surge at short-staffed hospitals across the Greater Boston area, routine visits to smaller Cambridge medical practices have declined.
Biogen Partners with Broad Institute to Build COVID-19 Biobank
The Kendall Square-based company Biogen announced on April 16 it will partner with the Broad Institute and Boston-area hospitals to build a COVID-19 biobank — a repository that will store biological samples to be used for research purposes.
Cultural Organizations Report Quarter Billion in Revenue Losses Statewide
The Mass Cultural Council reported $264 million in revenue losses in the arts and cultural sector statewide due to the coronavirus pandemic in an April 15 press release.
Cambridge Asks City Manager to Explore Closure of Memorial Drive
The Cambridge City Council adopted a policy order April 13 to consider the closure of Memorial Drive to cars in an effort to create more space for residents to exercise and encourage safe social distancing outside.
Harvard Ph.D. Students Map Incidents of Anti-Asian Aggression
Two Harvard Ph.D. students, Ja Young Choi and Boram Lee, created a crowdsourced map to track instances of anti-Asian aggression amid the coronavirus pandemic.
With Requirement Changes Pending, Massachusetts Candidates Scramble to Get on Ballot
In a normal election year, collecting the required number of signatures to get on a Massachusetts primary ballot would seem to be one of a candidate’s easiest tasks.
Allston Chemical Plant Partners with Hospitals to Provide Hand Sanitizer
The Allston-based Houghton Chemical Corporation has partnered with hospitals to provide hand sanitizer, due to increased demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cambridge Petition Challenges Harvard and MIT’s Aid to Homeless Population
Nearly 200 Cambridge residents — including Harvard and MIT affiliates — signed an online petition urging the two universities to house unsheltered residents and commit more resources to the city’s pandemic response efforts.
City of Cambridge Modifies COVID-19 Case Reporting Amid Nursing Home Tests
The Cambridge Public Health Department will make an aggregate count of all confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in the city available online, including Cambridge residents living in nursing homes, the city announced Tuesday.
Nursing Home Testing in Cambridge Reveals More Than 200 Cases of COVID-19
A total of 212 people who live and work in Cambridge nursing and assisted living facilities have tested positive for COIVD-19, the city announced Monday morning.
Cambridge City Council Requests New Public Health Protections for Grocery Store Workers
Cambridge City Council unanimously approved a measure requesting stricter public health regulations to protect grocery store workers during the pandemic.
War Memorial Recreation Center to Begin Housing Homeless Residents Tuesday
Cambridge will open the War Memorial Recreation Center beginning Tuesday as an emergency shelter to house homeless residents during the ongoing pandemic.
Mayor and City Manager Announce Pilot Project for COVID-19 Testing in Nursing Homes
The Cambridge Health Department will partner with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard on a pilot project to test for COVID-19 in nursing homes, the City announced Friday.
Crime Drops in Cambridge as Virus Spreads
As government and public health officials implore people to stay home, serious crime in Cambridge declined 17 percent in March compared to the previous month, according to the Cambridge Police Department’s monthly crime report.
Harvard Postpones Opening of Allston Science and Engineering Complex to Spring 2021
Harvard will delay the opening of its new Science and Engineering Complex in Allston until spring 2021, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Dean Francis J. Doyle III announced in an email to SEAS affiliates Friday afternoon.
More Than 500 Local Restaurants Sign Letter to Governor Baker for Emergency Relief
More than 500 Greater Boston area restaurateurs have signed onto a letter to Massachusetts Governor Charlie D. Baker ’79 requesting emergency relief for restaurants whose profits are suffering amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.