Cambridge Day Taps Former Nieman Fellow Michael Fitzgerald as Editor-in-Chief

The Cambridge Day announced it is hiring former Nieman Fellow Michael F. Fitzgerald as the newspaper’s editor-in-chief, the first leadership shake-up since the paper was acquired by a nonprofit last year.

BioMed Realty Acquires Three New Buildings in Kendall Square

BioMed Realty, one of the biggest labspace owners in the Boston area, recently acquired 215 First St., 150 Second St. and 11 Hurley St. from competing lab giant Alexandria Real Estate Equities.

As Students Denied Refunds, Blame Game Begins Over Harvard-Yale Pregame Debacle

The company in charge of ticketing for a mismanaged Harvard-Yale pregame at a Boston nightclub said it would not reimburse most students for their tickets, as the promoter and the venue blamed each other for the botched event.

Moderna Relocates to New, 462,000-Square-Foot Kendall Square Headquarters

Cambridge-based biotechnology giant Moderna, known for developing a Covid-19 vaccine, has relocated its headquarters to a new 462,000-square-foot complex at 325 Binney Street in Kendall Square — a move to foster innovation as the company expands its commercial business.

Harvard Management Company Building

‘Willing to Run a Marathon’: Allston-Brighton Residents Push Back on Harvard’s Expansion

The Coalition for a Just Allston and Brighton, a group of Allston-Brighton residents and non-profit organizations, led a protest condemning Harvard’s expansion plans in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood earlier this month.

Boston Marathon 2021

Tens of thousands of runners took to the streets for the 125th Boston Marathon on Monday, marking the return of the historic marathon after it was canceled in 2020 due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Off-Campus Undergrad Population More Than Doubles This Fall

The number of undergraduates living off campus this semester doubled compared to typical years, according to data provided by the College.

Off Campus Living

Ethan Whang ‘21-‘22, Carmen Enrique ‘21, Trevor Bishai ‘21-‘22, Herkus Gudavicius ‘21-‘22, and Rheede Erasmus ‘22 pose for a photograph at the entrance to their off-campus housing.

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Valentine's Day During COVID

A Valentine's Day gift for those forced to embrace long distance romance.

‘We Anticipated This’: Shorenstein Center Faculty and Researchers React to Riots on Capitol Hill

Faculty and researchers at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy said the role of digital platforms in catalyzing the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol Wednesday exposed an acute need for media accountability.

Students Stargaze, Adopt Cats, Cook Gourmet Meals in Off-Campus Housing

In a normal semester, Jaxson T. Hill ’23 studies stars in his astrophysics classes. This year, he gets to see them firsthand from the Utah home he and his friends rented for the semester.

City Council Evaluates Disaster Relief Fund, Seeks Additional Support for Minority-Owned Businesses

The Cambridge City Council unanimously approved a measure Monday evening requesting city personnel to support Black and minority business owners applying for financial assistance from the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund.

Ceramics Program Reboots Courses through Virtual Instruction

Harvard Ceramics Program kicked off its summer programming Monday with a newly developed set of online courses.

Greater Boston Legal Services

Greater Boston Legal Services provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance and representation to low-income people in Boston and thirty-one surrounding cities and towns.

Moakley Courthouse

After being charged by the federal government for alleged failures to disclose funding in late January, Charles M. Lieber had a bail hearing at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse.

Harvard Students Report Strain of Online Semester in Undergrad Council Survey

The Undergraduate Council’s Student Experience Survey found students were dissatisfied with their transition to online learning and hope to return to campus this fall, according to a summary of the data presented this week.

Harvard Law School Students Negotiate Time Zones to Win International Competition

First-year Harvard Law School students Noopur Sen, Adam J. Toobin, and Adira E. Levine won first place on Sunday in the Negotiations Challenge 2020, a global competition where teams aim to reach a consensus on a corporate or governmental issue with other parties.

Harvard's Remote Mental Health Services Elicit Mixed Reviews

After the coronavirus outbreak prompted Harvard’s Counseling and Mental Health Services to transition to solely remote care, some students have voiced appreciation for CAMHS’ continued support, while others raise concerns about the quality of its communication and its care.

Amid Quarantine, Harvard's Varsity Teams Stay Connected

Late Sunday night, Harvard men’s lacrosse coach Gerry M. Byrne emailed his players a link to the song “Down to the River To Pray.”

Cambridge Barber Shop

Central Barber Shop is located on Mass Ave. and is often frequented by Harvard Law School students due to its proximity to the Law School.

City Developers Pledge More Building as Affordable Housing Issues Persist

As a paucity of available affordable housing continues to plague the Cambridge area, the city government’s Housing Committee gathered Tuesday to assess the current outlook and discuss looming challenges.

PILOT Program

Boston's PILOT, or 'payment in lieu of taxes,' program encourages medical, educational, and cultural institutions to make voluntary contributions to make up for the fact they they are exempt from property taxes.