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Police Remove Body Found in Charles River
Massachusetts State Police found the body of an unidentified male in the Charles River near the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Thursday morning.
Cambridge Shelters Team Up to Address Homelessness
The Harvard Square Homeless Shelter and the newly opened Y2Y Youth Homeless Shelter introduced a joint volunteer recruiting initiative in an effort to share resources in their combined mission of combating homelessness in Cambridge
BRA Eyes Allston Railyard Planning in Shadow of Harvard
The Boston Redevelopment Authority gave a public presentation Wednesday night to discuss plans for Harvard-owned land in Allston, soon to be a site of tumultuous activity as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation straightens the portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike running through the land parcel.
Allstonians Frustrated with New Location of Meetings
As Harvard marches forward with Allston construction, some local residents say getting to Harvard-Allston Task Force meetings to make their voices heard is too much of a hike.
Harvard to Construct Biotech ‘Life Lab’ in Allston
Pending approval by the City of Boston, the proposed Life Lab will feature 36 lab benches, fume hoods, tissue culture and microscopy facilities, a private faculty-in-residence lab suite, conference rooms, and co-working spaces to support team planning.
Breaking Ground: New Allston Projects Underway
As Harvard breaks ground on new projects and continues with others, Allston residents can expect years of construction in their neighborhood.
Allston Task Force Leadership Change Rekindles Debate
A recent leadership change in the Harvard-Allston Task Force, a neighborhood advisory body on issues related to Harvard’s development projects in Allston, has rekindled debate over the transparency of the group’s member selection process.
Students, Alumni Concerned Over Potential MBTA Cuts
Students and alumni expressed concern for the potential shuttering of MBTA late night service following last week’s public meeting at Cambridge City Hall.
In Allston, Lucky 42 Offered Dibs on Housing on Harvard Land
Forty-two applicants were chosen on Monday from a lottery pool of 386 to rent affordable housing units constructed in a residential and retail complex located on Harvard-owned land in Allston.
Cambridge Homeless Prepare for Winter
Though the fear of winter is ever-present for Cambridge’s homeless population, shelters, including the new student-run initiative Y2Y Harvard Square, aim to mitigate the additional strains felt during winter months with increased resources.
199 Allston
The Allston complex known as Continuum will house forty-two residents after the affordable housing units were distributed in a lottery.
Square Public Toilet Nears Opening
More than a year after the City of Cambridge formally began planning its construction, a new stand-alone public toilet in Harvard Square is finally close to flushing.
Devereux's Concerns
Cambridge City Councilor Jan Devereux joined over 25 Boston area residents in criticising planned cuts to late-night MBTA service during a public hearing held in Cambridge City Hall Wednesday night. Among the public’s concerns were the needs of workers who depend on the service, as well as the desire for a reliable transit system as Boston develops.
Local Residents Criticize Potential MBTA Cuts
According to the MBTA, the net cost per-passenger is $1.43 during regular service hours compared to $13 per-passenger during late night hours due to the lower number of riders. The overall cost for the late-night service is 14 million dollars, according to an MBTA presentation.
Organization Looks to Support ‘Service Veterans’ Seeking Office
The non-partisan organization, New Politics, is guiding 13 candidates, at least five of whom have ties to Harvard, through elections for a wide range of political offices.
Kennedy School Fellow Proposes Reforms to the T
The report, authored by Charles Chieppo, a fellow at the Ash Center, outlines several steps that the transportation service should take to reduce costs and increase ridership
Investigation Into November Bomb Threat Remains Open
After a bomb threat last month prompted the evacuation of Harvard Yard, the Harvard University Police Department’s investigation into the case remains open.
Holiday Fair Draws Loyal Shoppers and Vendors
Many customers said they are drawn to the fair because of the personal shopping experience and the unique handmade products, which include body products, clothing, glassware, ceramics, and prints.
Report Assesses Cambridge’s Climate Change Vulnerability
By 2030, Cambridge could experience triple the number of days each year with temperatures above 90 degrees due to effects from climate change, according to a recent report.
Student Groups Petition To Revoke Harvard Club’s Name Rights
A group of students, Harvard Club workers, and Unite Here Local 26 union representatives presented University Provost Alan M. Garber '76 with a petition Thursday to revoke the Harvard Club of Boston’s right to use Harvard’s name.
Cambridge Council, Students Resolve To Support Refugees
The Cambridge City Council voted on a resolution several weeks ago condemning Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker ’79 for his public statement against the state allowing Syrian refugees to enter.
IOP Releases Results of Millennials Survey
The 28th edition of the poll surveyed just over 2,000 Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 about their views on the Islamic State, the American dream, and the upcoming presidential election.
Longfellow Home Hosts Holiday Open House
Residents of Cambridge ushered in the holiday season with a visit to the festively decorated home of renowned American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow on Friday evening.
Humanist Hub Celebrates Humanist Community Day
An award-winning author who is also a former NBA star and local community members gathered to discuss the importance of humanism at the third annual Humanist Community Day at the Humanist Hub on Sunday.
Businesses Express Couched Support for Minimum Wage Hike
In light of recent city council discussion over adopting a $15 an hour minimum wage in Cambridge, a few Harvard Square business owners said they were cautiously supportive of the suggested wage increase but also pointed out a potential increase in prices.