Metro
How Lesley University Descended Into Crisis
As Harvard began to make international headlines in fall 2023, its lower-profile neighbor in Cambridge had spiraled into a full-blown upheaval of its own.
Cambridge School Committee Asks Superintendent Victoria Greer to Resign
The Cambridge School Committee has asked Superintendent Victoria L. Greer to voluntarily resign at the end of the school year, according to a person familiar with the situation.
City Councilors Discuss Housing Goals at Town Hall Meeting
Three City Council members endorsed by housing advocacy group A Better Cambridge stressed the necessity of involving residents in discussions around housing policy in a Wednesday virtual town hall hosted by ABC.
Superintendent Greer’s Evaluation Again Postponed at Tuesday School Committee Meeting
For the second time in two weeks, Cambridge Public Schools Superintendent Victoria L. Greer’s midpoint evaluation was delayed, a move that comes despite repeated calls for change in district leadership.
Cambridge NAACP President Criticizes Police Department De-Escalation Policies
Kenneth E. Reeves ’72, the president of the Cambridge chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said the Cambridge Police Department needs to dramatically expand its de-escalation policies during a City Council hearing Tuesday.
Cambridge Police Officer Accidentally Discharged Gun in School Bathroom, No Injuries Reported
A member of the Cambridge Police Department accidentally discharged his firearm at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, city officials said.
Despite Paraprofessional Rallies, Cambridge School Committee Passes New Budget
The Cambridge School Committee voted 6-1 to pass the $268 million Cambridge Public Schools budget for fiscal year 2025 during a Tuesday meeting, over the objection of nearly 30 educators and Cambridge residents who demanded better pay for paraprofessionals.
CPS Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Sexually Assaulting 2 Minors
Jorge A. Bonilla, a teacher at Cambridge’s immersion K-8 Amigos School, pleaded not guilty to nine charges of sexual assault in Middlesex Superior Court on Monday after being indicted by a grand jury in February.
‘MegaCambridge’: City Councilor Calls to Annex Boston in $5,000 April Fools’ Joke
Cambridge City Councilor Burhan Azeem has a “400-year-old grudge against Boston” — and it’s no laughing matter.
Cambridge Police Department Commits to Adopting Body Cameras in FY25
Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine A. Elow committed to implementing body cameras across the department within the 2025 fiscal year during a Cambridge City Council Finance Committee hearing Tuesday.
Despite Federal Grant, Mass. Turnpike Realignment Project Still Short $165 Million
Though the federal government granted Massachusetts $335 million to divert the Massachusetts Turnpike earlier this month, the project is still short $165 million.
Recipients of Cambridge Guaranteed Income Pilot Saw Higher Employment, Study Finds
Recipients of monthly $500 payments as part of Cambridge RISE, the city’s guaranteed income pilot program, had greater full-time employment than a control group, according to a study released Wednesday.
Removal of Gardner Pilot Academy Principal Leaves School Reeling
With Erica Herman gone and a new interim principal in her place, the Boston Public School superintendent wrote that Gardner Pilot Academy families and faculty could start to heal. But three months in, the school is still reeling.
Boston Man Re-Enters Guilty Plea for Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine Delivery to Harvard Lab
A Boston man pled guilty to conspiring to distribute cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin — some of which was delivered to a Harvard biology lab in 2019 – on Sunday.
The Last Dinner Party Concert Review: An Enchanting Night of Decadence and Catharsis
The Last Dinner Party delivered an exciting performance, embracing musical maximalism and potent lyricism, and will hopefully return soon to Boston.
Campaign to Fire Graham & Parks Principal Causes Rift Among Parents
The campaign to fire Graham & Parks Elementary School Principal Kathleen M. Smith has divided parents at the school ahead of a Sunday deadline for Cambridge Public School leadership to notify Smith about whether her contract will be renewed.
Cambridge Debuts Storm Stewards Volunteer Program to Keep Storm Drains Clear
The City of Cambridge announced the launch of its Storm Stewards program, earlier this month, aiming to recruit volunteers to “claim” local storm drains and commit to keep the drains free of debris.
Tea Time: Ten One Becomes Fourth Boba Shop in Harvard Square
Boba shop Ten One Tea House opened in Harvard Square earlier this month, delighting customers with their wide selection of “artisanal healthy drinks.”
Healey Administration Puts Limits on Stays in Overflow Homeless Shelters
For months, Massachusetts has struggled to accommodate an influx of unhoused families, who have a right to shelter under state law. Now, state officials are looking to put limits on families’ stays in some state-run shelters.
School Committee to Weigh Superintendent Greer’s Future in Closed-Door Meeting
The Cambridge School Committee will discuss whether to renew Superintendent Victoria L. Greer’s contract during a closed-door executive session Tuesday evening, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Cambridge Teachers, Students Call for End to MCAS Graduation Requirement
Cambridge teachers, parents, and students called for an end to requiring high school students to pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System during an online forum hosted by local education groups.
Cambridge Police-Alternative Team Hosts First Information Session
Cambridge’s Community Assistance Response and Engagement team discussed near-future plans for responding to 911 calls and answered resident questions at their first public information session on Tuesday.
Flood of Western Avenue Development Raises Questions About Allston’s Future
Seven buildings — three of them laboratory and office space and four residential — are currently planned or under construction on Western Avenue.
Cambridge Allocates $2 Million to 8 City Improvement Projects in Annual Participatory Budgeting
The City of Cambridge announced eight winners of its 10th annual Participatory Budgeting process on Thursday, reporting record-high voter turnout thanks to a new initiative that brought PB into schools.
Cambridge Residents Demand Increased Pay for Paraprofessionals at School Budget Discussion
Cambridge educators and residents demanded increased pay for paraprofessionals during a public hearing about the proposed $268 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025 at a Tuesday School Committee meeting.