Metro
City Council Meeting Focuses on Increasing Affordable Housing
At its Monday meeting, the Cambridge City Council tackled issues ranging from the affordable housing crisis, to a potential medical marijuana dispensary, and prescription drugs disposal.
Posters Critique Impact of Smith Center Construction on Homeless
Posters inquiring “Who took our space?” and “Where is Brian?” littered the temporary construction fences surrounding the Smith Campus Center this weekend as part of a Harvard Graduate School of Design student’s efforts to start a conversation about how current renovations may affect life in Harvard Square.
Cambridge Tackles State and National Politics
Cambridge City Council waded into broader state and national issues at its meeting this Monday, passing two resolutions—one questioning the Massachusetts State Seal and the other admonishing recent North Carolina legislation regarding the BGLTQ community.
Harvard-Allston Shuttle Bridges Expanding Campus
The Allston Campus Express shuttle's daily journey bears witness to Harvard’s recent expansion into Allston.
No Progress Made Towards Funding Allston’s West Station
It remains unclear whether Boston University will follow through with funding a third of West Station in Allston alongside Harvard and the state government.
GE's Move to Boston May Mean Opportunity for Students
Harvard faculty members praised General Electric’s decision to move its headquarters to Boston as an opportunity for increased collaboration between the corporation and students.
Lobbying Bill Reveals City Council Split
In a contentious debate harkening back to last year’s election, the Cambridge City Council sent a resolution to committee which could potentially institute municipal lobbying regulations.
Clover’s Reopening Unearths Local History
The restaurant closed its doors last Thursday and originally planned to open its new location Friday, according to Clover Founder and CEO Ayr Muir. However, construction and inspection delays pushed the opening to Tuesday.
Harvard Gives Smith Center Trees the Ax
Public outcry has sprouted over Harvard’s recent removal of four large trees from the Smith Campus Center plaza as part of a larger renovation project.
Amid Food and Fanfare, New Harvard Shop Opens
Harvard Student Agencies celebrated the grand opening of a new Harvard Shop at 34 JFK Street this past weekend, following the closure of another Harvard Shop location due to renovations to Harvard’s Smith Campus Center.
Harvard Affiliates Protest at Tufts for ‘Pharma Fools Day’
Students from the College and Harvard Medical School joined medical students from Tufts University and members of activist groups to stage a die-in Friday in front of the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, claiming a recent study from a professor there is biased.
Alumni in Boston Government Disprove Harvard Stereotypes
Although the Harvard name is sometimes accompanied by negative stereotypes off campus, Michelle Wu ’07, President of Boston’s City Council, said these potential stereotypes have not negatively affected her time in office.
Harvard Hires Real Estate Veteran to Develop Allston 'Enterprise' Campus
Harvard’s loosely defined “Enterprise Research Campus,” a planned 36-acre center for entrepreneurship in Allston, now has someone to guide its construction.
As Cambridge Bans Plastic Bags, Some Shopkeepers Skeptical
An ordinance banning the distribution of single-use plastic bags at store checkouts in Cambridge will take effect Thursday, and some local shopkeepers are skeptical of its projected impact.
Businesses Continue Exit From Campus Center
Harvard is kicking out many favorite local eateries in the coming days as construction on the Smith Campus Center begins in earnest next week.
Council Committee Gives Medical Marijuana Proposal Favorable Recommendation
Sage Cannabis is one step closer to opening its proposed medical marijuana dispensary in Cambridge following a televised hearing in which city councillors questioned the company’s CEO regarding the safety of his proposed site.
Chair of City Council’s University Relations Committee Meets with Harvard
This month, the Cambridge City Council assigned members to its committee specializing in university relations, as the group's chair began discussing topics such as construction and community engagement with Harvard officials.
Cambridge City Councillor Runs for State Senate
Cambridge City Councillor Leland Cheung announced plans last week to seek higher office in the Massachusetts Senate, the upper body of the Commonwealth’s legislature.
One Dead, Another Injured After Shooting Near Mt. Auburn Hospital
One individual died and another remains hospitalized with serious injuries after a shooting near Mt. Auburn Hospital late Tuesday night, according to Meghan Kelly, Communications Director of the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.
Startup Looks to Provide Feedback to UC and Local Businesses
Beginning this week, a new startup will enable students to send feedback to their Undergraduate Council representatives via text message.
Parsnip Restaurant Flourishing in the Square
Parsnip opened its doors last November with a farm-to-table menu centered on local ingredients, in stark contrast to UpStairs on the Square’s unconventional menu. Nevertheless, Parsnip is attempting to pay homage to the former local favorite.
Cambridge City Manager Rossi Announces Retirement
After 45 years in the Cambridge city government, Richard C. Rossi announced his intent to retire from his position as city manager, arguably the most powerful in the city.
Harvard Students Ambivalent About Late Night T Cuts
Harvard students said they were either unaware or ambivalent about the end of late-night service on the T on March 18, following a unanimous MBTA vote in February.
Owen Labrie Sentenced to Jail Time
Owen A. Labrie, who was expected to be a member of the College’s Class of 2018 before he was accused of sexual assault, was arrested Friday for breaking his court-imposed curfew.