Abundant Life Church marks its 100 years in Riverside with documentary’s premiere
The film, premiering Friday at a semi-formal event at the Putnam Avenue Upper School, weaves together the stories of generations touched by the church since it opened its doors a century ago as a spiritual refuge for immigrants.
Five things to do this weekend: Sept. 8-10
Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian, Somerville Greek and Trinity Family festivals; Boston Comedy Arts Fest; Starlabfest VIII Music & Arts Festival; “TV Guidance Counselor” 250th Episode Saturday Sleepover Spectacular; and Cambridge Carnival.
Affordable housing looks increasingly hard on Lesley, divinity school acres by Harvard
The prospect of putting affordable housing near Harvard Square on former divinity school land looks even more expensive, complicated and outright unlikely after an analysis by the current owners, despite an all-in vote by six city councillors.
Eagerness to build housing misses key fact: Divinity school acreage is partially occupied
Most people commenting on an affordable housing proposal Monday seemed unaware there was a lot more to the idea than just negotiating a price with a divinity school leaving for New York City.
Eight acres near Harvard Square in play after Episcopal Divinity School NYC move
The Episcopal Divinity School, near Harvard Square since 1867, announced Friday that it has signed an agreement that will allow it to continue as an Episcopal seminary – but not in Cambridge; starting in the fall of 2018, it will be on a campus in New York.
At City Hall rally, officials challenge Trump and warn residents of more threats to come
Protest songs and avowals of Cambridge’s continuing role as a safe haven for undocumented immigrants and others drew a few hundred residents and officials to City Hall, as Mayor E. Denise Simmons and vice mayor Marc McGovern held a Monday afternoon rally.
‘Rally for Unity’ set for 4:30 p.m. Monday, continuing response to policies of Trump
The mayor, vice mayor and clergy plan an hourlong “Rally For Unity” for 4:30 p.m. Monday on the steps of City Hall “to show the world that we stand for social justice and that we, as a community, intend to continue to fight for equality for all.”
Trump actions reflect campaign promises, but why can’t you be cool about it like us?
Last week, those of us worried about Trump’s election were told “Don’t worry; Trump didn’t mean all those racist things he said while campaigning!” Now it’s “Don’t worry; Trump won’t listen to the white nationalist whom he named White House chief strategist!”
Iftar meal measured success with diversity of those gathered to end Ramadan fasting
Civic engagement can start with a spark, with one event you experience and become moved by. Hopefully more people in our local communities, Muslim and otherwise, see a reason to spend some time helping and working with others in the future.
Annual Commemoration of the Holocaust is Wednesday at temple on Tremont Street
Recalling all who perished during the Holocaust, Cambridge’s Annual Commemoration program features an evening of music, candle lighting and remembrance Wednesday.
