CHA pediatrics recognized by statewide nonprofit in communications category based on a survey
Cambridge Health Alliance’s pediatrics practice at Cambridge Hospital has been recognized for being one of the top groups of pediatricians in the state for communication between patients and doctors,
Street cleaning without towing gets another year but with a request to double cost of tickets to $100
A popular but flawed test of ticketing instead of towing cars during Cambridge’s street-cleaning season will get a second year, but – with the permission of the state Legislature – adjusted to include higher fines.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from blindfolded dance to anime by candlelight
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s a Blindfold Jam, the Ukrainian folk-punk quartet DakhaBrakha, “The Madman in the White House” (it’s not whom you think), Sohla El-Waylly and Michael Pollan, a choral Anime themes concern by candlelight and more.
Take the next steps about municipal broadband and improve on a lackluster corporate monopoly
The release of a report in March showed a path forward for digital equity and municipal broadband in Cambridge. We strongly urge the city to take this plan and begin work on building a robust network that can serve the city.
State changes timing on Squires Bridge repairs, meaning Union Square T stop will stay in service
State transit officials backtracked on plans Wednesday to close the Union Square branch of the MBTA’s green line extension after local officials raised concerns about the lack of alternative service and communication.
After 16 months of service, Union Square T stop stops July 18-Aug. 28 with no shuttle bus fill-in
The MBTA quietly announced a 42-day closing of the green line extension’s Union Square branch, but legislators from Somerville are fighting back.
Legislators don’t press MBTA officials at hearing, despite being told two versions of repair policies
Legislators were understanding – if not lenient – as they questioned new MBTA general manager Phillip Eng about repairing the system’s exhausted infrastructure and shattered reputation after years of poor performance and literal disasters.
Relocating postal annex strains mail carriers while clearing the way for life-sciences giant
Moving a postal facility has added up to 40 minutes daily to some letter carriers’ travel time, according to a U.S. Postal Service labor leader, resulting from changes underway in Cambridge’s rapidly changing Alewife Quadrangle area.
Cambridge needs progress reports, engagement on feasible, popular municipal broadband plan
Cambridge faces many issues, some quite divisive. Municipal broadband is one that unites Cambridge through our shared values of social justice and equity.
Phil’s Towing closes, citing street-cleaning test that gives cars tickets before impounding them (updated)
Phil’s Towing closes Friday after nearly 40 years in business, and owners blame Cambridge’s one-year street cleaning pilot program that began this month with the goal of reducing the financial impact of towing on residents.
