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No loans yet, so patrons check out Main Library
By Marc Levy
Published: October 30, 2009
Cambridge’s Main Library opened today — to show off its $90 million renovation only, with services to start Nov. 8 — drawing hundreds of eager residents, politicians and even librarians from every branch building.
Gates, Crowley reportedly drink again
By Marc Levy
Published: October 29, 2009
Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. and his arresting officer continued their hops-inspired peace making again Wednesday at River Gods in Central Square, WBZ-TV has reported.
Get informed on elections at Civic Journal
By Marc Levy
Published: October 28, 2009
With just under a week to Election Day, it’s time to make an endorsement. As in the past, the endorsement is not for a specific candidate or set of candidates, but a reminder to voters to use the resources available at the Cambridge Civic Journal site.
Good morning! Diesel to open, close earlier
By Marc Levy
Published: October 28, 2009
Diesel, the best thing about Cambridge that isn’t actually in Cambridge, is changing its hours Nov. 8, adding morning time and closing earlier.
Actions converge on Central Square; nearby, trucks rattle nerves
By Marc Levy
Published: October 26, 2009
Central Square was central to Monday’s meeting of the City Council, with developments in businesses and the arts, a use for the old police station, public safety, cleanliness and growth in the homeless population all getting a going-over. But a man driven to desperation by truck traffic also got a hearing at public comment.
Faces nightclub site gets cleaning, with hints at more than a facelift
By Marc Levy
Published: October 26, 2009
Work began Monday cleaning out and around the long-decaying Faces nightclub building on Route 2, although owner Anthony Martignetti would say nothing about his plans for the property.
In hand dryers vs. disease, disease is winning
By Marc Levy
Published: October 24, 2009
It’s cool that businesses want to save money and the environment by cutting out paper towels in their restrooms, but a little less cool when the result is a global pandemic.
Museum of Science works magic with ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’
By Stephanie Schorow
Published: October 23, 2009
A new exhibit at Boston’s Museum of Science may be proof there’s a bit of wizard or witch in every Muggle. If you don’t know what a “Muggle” is, just ask any kid strolling through “Harry Potter: The Exhibition.”
Cantab ends Comedy Sleepover show
By Marc Levy
Published: October 22, 2009
The Greater Boston Alternative Comedy Sleepover was abruptly ended by the Cantab Lounge, the Central Square bar that hosted the weekly free comedy show in its basement bar, co-founder Chris Coxen said Wednesday. The show ran every Monday since June, including this past Monday, often with packed houses but more recently with erratic crowds and [...]
Police review board candidates narrowing to 12
By Marc Levy
Published: October 22, 2009
Candidates to lead the Police Review and Advisory Board and Human Rights Commission should be whittled to 12 from 84 by the end of this week, City Manager Robert W. Healy said.