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Mazen Drops Out of Congressional Race
Mazen said his primary reason for withdrawing from the race was a lack of campaign financing.
Allstonians Rally to Protest Against West Station Delay
Standing by a congested intersection and braving 21 degree weather, Allstonians held up colorful signs to protest construction delays on West Station.
Harvard Increases Funding for West Station to $50 Million
The University also promised up to $8 million to help construct another, interim transportation station in Allston in a letter sent to the Mass. Dept. of Transportation.
Harvard, Allston Students to Create Augmented Reality Mural
Muralist Paul Deo will collaborate with Allston high schoolers and Harvard students this spring to create an augmented reality mural at the Harvard Ed Portal in Allston.
Boston Enters Round Two of Amazon HQ Search
Amazon named Boston as one of 20 finalists in its search for a second headquarters earlier this month, after both city and Harvard leaders said they support the bid.
Allstonians Worry Harvard’s Plans Privilege Vehicle Transit
At a meeting Monday, residents said they worry Harvard’s plans for Allston prioritize automobiles over pedestrians and public transportation.
Protesters Flood Cambridge Common for Women's March
Cambridge Common flooded on Saturday with men and women clad in pink hats as part of a nation-wide weekend of Women’s Marches.
Politicians Ask Univ. to Pay Nearly ‘Entire Cost’ of West Station
Massachusetts politicians called on Harvard to pay “almost the entire cost” of a nearly $100-million proposed transportation station in Allston in a public letter released Wednesday.
Following Delays, Blue Bottle Coffee to Open This Winter
Blue Bottle Coffee will soon open its liege waffle and avocado toast-filled doors at 40 Bow St., though the opening comes nearly six months later than store had initially planned.
Cardullo’s Plans Boston Expansion
Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe, a Harvard Square icon since 1950, is planning to open a second location of its specialty food store in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood.
Harvard’s New Allston Plans Face Weeks of Review
Harvard officially filed a master plan for a segment of its Allston properties with Boston’s urban planning agency in early December—but the document will likely remain under review for weeks to come.
Eminem to Headline Boston Calling at Harvard Facilities
Eminem, along with rock band The Killers and musician Jack White, will headline this year’s Boston Calling music festival at the Harvard Athletic Complex from May 25 to 27.
City Council Elects McGovern Mayor, Devereux Vice Mayor
“My hope for this term is that we really take steps forward to become the socially and economically just community that we truly claim to be and want to be,” McGovern said.
Properties Housing Felipe's, Crema, and Cardullo's Sold for More than $100 Million
After three months on the market, Harvard Square properties housing businesses including Felipe’s Taqueria have been sold to Asana Partners for $108 million.
City Council Talks Republican Tax Plan, Affordable Housing
The Cambridge City Council discussed possible changes to city funding as a result of the proposed Republican tax plan at its Monday meeting.
Property Owners Say Dhanda Misrepresented Opinions on Marijuana Dispensary
Several property owners contend that a letter falsely touted their support for Dhanda’s attempt to prevent the opening of a local medical marijuana dispensary.
Amid Resident Concerns, Harvard Pushes New Development in Allston
Harvard proposed developing a 14-acre plot of its now-empty land in Allston, prompting concern from some Allston residents at a community forum.
New Target to Open Near Quad in Porter Square
“It’s incredibly unfortunate that I will be graduating this year, because that means that I won’t be able to reap the benefits of this new Target as much,” Tess Saperstein ’18 said.
Cambridge Sees Uptick in Commercial Robberies
Commercial robberies in Cambridge are up over 75 percent in 2017 compared to 2016, according to the most recent crime analysis report from the Cambridge Police Department.
Curious George Store to Remain in Harvard Square
"We are not closed,” said store owner Adam S. Hirsch. “We are not going anywhere anytime soon.”
Harvard Graduate Student Assaulted on Putnam Ave
A Harvard graduate student was assaulted on Putnam Ave. Tuesday evening, according to Harvard University Police Department spokesperson Steven G. Catalano.
Harvard Officials, Allstonians Discuss New Arts Facilities
Harvard officials unveiled the details of new planned arts facilities in Allston—dubbed the "ArtLab"—to locals at a Harvard-Allston task force meeting Thursday evening.
Harvard Expands Graduate Housing Amid High Demand
Harvard says it has continued to expand graduate student housing amid pressure to increase capacity due to high Cambridge housing prices.
Preliminary Vote Count Shows Six Incumbents Re-Elected to City Council
A preliminary vote count shows Cambridge electing six incumbents and three new officials to City Council.
Middlesex County Sheriff Seizes Market in the Square
Police from the Middlesex Sheriff’s Department presented a court order to seize the property this morning.