Brattle to host Picoult for reading from ‘House Rules’

By Marc Levy

Published: February 27, 2010

Jodi Picoult signs books in Phoenix in November 2008. (Photo: Devon Adams)

Jodi Picoult signs books in Phoenix in November 2008. (Photo: Devon Adams)  | read this item

New York Times best-selling author Jodi Picoult will be at The Brattle Theatre at 6 p.m. Wednesday to read from and sign copies of her new book, “House Rules.”

Editorial: How to not elect a mayor

By admin

Published: February 27, 2010

Many times during the eight weeks it took to elect a mayor city councillors said some variation of “This is our system. The system works.” They weren’t saying that at the end of the process, and for good reason.

First Monday to give taste of open studios, Taza chocolates

By Marc Levy

Published: February 27, 2010

Visitors check out an exhibit at the CAC Gallery on Broadway in Cambridge. (Photo courtesy: Cambridge Arts Council)

Visitors check out an exhibit at the CAC Gallery on Broadway in Cambridge. (Photo courtesy: Cambridge Arts Council)  | read this item

Even for people without a taste for art, this First Monday @ CAC Gallery is likely to be irresistible: At the free Monday reception for “100 from Cambridge: Preview Exhibition for Cambridge Open Studios,” there will be a product tasting of Taza Chocolate, of Somerville.

Temporary Venture Cafe is open for business, in more ways than one

By Marc Levy

Published: February 26, 2010

A temporary Venture Café, meant to be a meeting place in Kendall Square for the tech and venture capital crowd, has opened — but it’s not so much in the square as over it.

Tribe takes on reform of how justice system treats the poor

By Marc Levy

Published: February 26, 2010

Harvard law professor Laurence H. Tribe is reportedly leading an effort to ensure legal rights for the poor. (Photo: Eric Brown, politicalactivitylaw.com)

Harvard law professor Laurence H. Tribe is reportedly leading an effort to ensure legal rights for the poor. (Photo: Eric Brown, politicalactivitylaw.com)  | read this item

Laurence H. Tribe, a Harvard law professor and frequent litigator before the Supreme Court, has been asked to lead an Obama administration effort to ensure quality legal help for the poor. He is to start Monday as senior counselor for the Access to Justice initiative, according to NPR.

Last gov’t barrier to TD Bank falls in Central Square

By Marc Levy

Published: February 25, 2010

TD Bank will join at least eight other banks in Central Square, as seen in this Google map.

TD Bank will join at least eight other banks in Central Square, as seen in this Google map.  | read this item

TD Bank is coming to Central Square, with the last impediment ending Thursday with a unanimous vote by the Board of Zoning Appeal.

Mary had a little lamb. This event is for when she wants a lot.

By Marc Levy

Published: February 25, 2010

Tasters try dishes at a previous Takedown event. (Photo: chili-takedown.com)

Tasters try dishes at a previous Takedown event. (Photo: chili-takedown.com)  | read this item

Historically and metaphorically it might make sense to feast on lamb as spring approaches, but organizers of the Lamb Takedown planned for Sunday at The Middle East are pushing it.

Gates incident dominates, frustrates police overseers and people of color

By Marc Levy

Published: February 25, 2010

Members and staff of the Police Review and Advisory Board gather Wednesday with the public and media in Cambridge. (Photo: Marc Levy)

Members and staff of the Police Review and Advisory Board gather Wednesday with the public and media in Cambridge. (Photo: Marc Levy)  | read this item

Members of the Police Review and Advisory Board expressed frustration Wednesday over issues surrounding the arrest of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. — an incident that took place seven months ago but remains a fixation for the city.

Councillors speak up, act out on Gates committee, other police matters

By Marc Levy

Published: February 24, 2010

A protest and press conference is held July 29 in front of Cambridge City Hall in response to the July 16 arrest of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. The city’s response remains an issue, as seen at Monday’s meeting of the City Council. (Photo: Michael Borkson)

A protest and press conference is held July 29 in front of Cambridge City Hall in response to the July 16 arrest of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. The city’s response remains an issue, as seen at Monday’s meeting of the City Council. (Photo: Michael Borkson)  | read this item

Complaining of a lack of information and results from the committee formed after the racially charged arrest of a Harvard professor, city councillors rejected — for now — the city manager’s request for $31,360 in committee expenses.

Second district plan, without middle school, asked of superintendent

By Marc Levy

Published: February 24, 2010

Figuring out how to create a middle school in Cambridge’s K-8 system would have been complicated enough, especially during budget season. Now the School Committee has asked — encountering several “elephants in the room” along the way — for a second plan for the district, to be presented at the same time, without a middle school.

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