Mass. DCR to Begin $1.5 Million Safety Upgrades to Memorial Drive Monday

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation will begin a $1.5 million road safety construction project on Monday along a stretch of Memorial Drive that has long been considered unsafe for cyclists, according to DCR commissioner Brian M. Arrigo.

Hate Crimes Reported to Harvard Police Doubled From 2022 to 2023

The number of hate crimes reported to the Harvard University Police Department doubled from 2022 to 2023, and included hate crimes on the basis of religion for the first time in at least two years.

8 Employees Fired by Company Managing Harvard Gyms

HealthFitness, a company that operates several of Harvard’s gyms, fired at least eight employees last week without warning, including three Harvard students, six current and former recreational staff members said.

Green Line Derails Near Lechmere Station, Injures 6

An eastbound MBTA Green Line train derailed Tuesday evening near Lechmere Station near Kendall Square after the wheels of the lead trolly came off the tracks, resulting in six injuries.

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Harvard Student Attacked With Glass Bottle, Punched Repeatedly at Felipe’s

A Harvard student was hit with a glass bottle and punched in the face multiple times in an assault at Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria on Tuesday night.

Cyclist Killed in Crash With SUV on Memorial Drive

A Newton man died after being hit by an SUV while riding his bicycle on Memorial Drive Monday evening, marking the third cyclist to die in a collision in Cambridge since June.

Biker Hit By Car on Memorial Drive, Suffers Serious Injuries

A bicyclist suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car near Boston University’s DeWolfe Boathouse on Monday evening, according to the Massachusetts State Police, who said the investigation was ongoing.

In Last Month, Harvard Police Increased Security at Jewish Events

Harvard University Police Department along with local police forces have increased security measures at Jewish and Israel related events on campus in the last month.

‘Eerie Feeling’: Cambridge Residents Mixed On Central Square Surveillance Program

Cambridge residents are watching closely as the city moves ahead on plans to install more surveillance cameras in Central Square — and they have mixed reviews.