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Declan J. Knieriem
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Pressley Leads Protest Against Trump’s National Emergency Declaration
United States Representative Ayanna S. Pressley (D-Mass.) joined protesters in Harvard Square in condemning President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to build a border wall and other immigration policies during a President’s Day rally Monday afternoon.
‘Big Mouth’ Brings the Love with its New Valentine’s Day Special
Netflix recently released the “Big Mouth” Valentine’s Day Special, “My Furry Valentine,” which is a masterful blend of sharp writing, beautifully crafted awkwardness, and the dulcet tones of Nick Kroll.
Tree Removal Moratorium Vote Heads Back to City Council
The Cambridge Ordinance Committee voted to send a tree protection amendment back to the City Council at a public hearing Thursday night.
Cambridge Historical Society Talks Past Community Activism at Annual Meeting
The Cambridge Historical Society held its annual meeting Wednesday, kicking off their 2019 session introducing their theme for the year: “How Does Cambridge Engage.” The event featured guest speaker Karilyn Crockett, an MIT lecturer on public policy who spoke on the historical importance of community activism.
Harvard Summarizes Campus Development and Statistics in Annual Town Gown Report
Harvard presented its annual Town Gown report to the Cambridge Planning Board Tuesday, outlining 2018 campus infrastructure projects, University initiatives, and affiliate statistics.
City Hosts Forum on Harvard Square Kiosk Renovation
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Harvard Square’s daily life, ongoing plans for a complete transformation of the central Harvard Square Kiosk and its surrounding plaza are underway. Designers, architects, and citizens mingled at a public showcase Thursday to view and discuss the project’s progress.
City Council Delays Vote on Tree Removal Moratorium
Dozens of Cambridge residents spoke out in favor of a moratorium on cutting down trees at a City Council meeting Monday, prompting an hours-long debate.
Thousands of Cambridge Residents Attend MLK Day Community Service Event
Braving strong winds and sub-freezing temperatures, more than two thousand Cambridge residents descended on City Hall and Central Square Monday for Cambridge’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
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Cambridge residents make scarves and blankets at the city's annual day of service. Presidential candidate and Harvard Law School professor emerita Elizabeth A. Warren attended the event.
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Volunteers mill around Cambridge City Hall during the city's annual Martin Luther King Day of Service, held Monday.
Former Patrons Pained by Harvard Square Au Bon Pain Closing
Amid a sea of closings, Harvard Square bid adieu to its nearest Au Bon Pain last week. The restaurant announced its departure in a Jan. 4 email, joining Crema Cafe, Chipotle, Tealuxe, Urban Outfitters, and Sweet Bakery in departing from long-held locations in the Square since the start of December.
Chipotle Wraps Up Business in Harvard Square
Chipotle Mexican Grill will no longer be an option for students seeking to satisfy their burrito cravings. The fast casual Mexican restaurant closed down its Harvard Square location earlier this month.
English Professor Jorie Graham to Receive National Prize for Poetry
The Library of Congress will award Harvard English professor Jorie Graham a national prize for poetry in December, the library announced last week.
Economists Advocate For The 'Next Big Economic Idea' at Harvard IOP
Four economists proposed policy changes to promote economic equality — including universal basic income, a federal job guarantee, and job incentives — at a panel held at the Institute of Politics Thursday.
New Harvard Study ‘Galactic Panspermia’ Posits Transfer of Life Between Planets
Researchers from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics recently released a study about an astronomical theory called panspermia.
