Tell the MWRA: No more sewage in our rivers
We have a chance to end the dumping of sewage in Boston’s rivers. But we must act now. Cambridge and Somerville have vital roles to play. “Wait, what? We’re still dumping sewage into the rivers? I thought that ended decades ago, with the cleanup of Boston Harbor!” It’s true the billions of dollars invested into…
Cambridge breaks new ground with living infrastructure
When heavy rain hits Alewife Brook, combined sewer overflows can send sewage-contaminated water into the brook, onto public trails, and into surrounding habitat. Thousands of people living in the Alewife floodplain are exposed to flooding with contaminated water. Consider what happened during an otherwise unremarkable October 2021 storm that brought nearly an inch of rain.…
Ballot question 9 needs our ‘yes’ votes
I recently stopped by my son’s school to take him to a midday appointment. It was my first time in the building, and I was asked to stay in the vestibule and interact with the office staff through a protective glass partition. I reflected on how, even in communities where gun violence is rare, the…
City Council needs to also condemn Hamas
It is certainly legitimate to criticize Israel’s conduct of its war against Hamas and its failure to curb settler violence. But the City Council, if indeed it is intent on acting, should focus its policy order on those specific matters. However, the resolution’s language is not restricted to protesting specific actions of Israel. It instead…
Somerville Theatre sold to current managers
News of the deal brought relief and excitement to local leaders and cinephiles. The new owners have launched a GoFundMe to help pay some of the downpayment.
Cambridge unveils housing development dashboard
Automated dashboard responds to intense community interest in residential development.
Judge denies request for Cambridge to issue permit
But the city is ordered to make a decision on granting or denying the application.
Potent performances power the taut drama in ‘Fjord’
Ideological isolation in the hinterlands of Norway.
These are Massachusetts geese now
The Canada goose used to migrate, using the state as a waypoint. But now they live here year round.
‘Possible Love’ is a gripping story of labor, longing
Director Lee Chang-dong’s follow-up to “Burning” is one of the most quietly powerful films of the year
From Guitar Hero to symphonic AI with MIT’s Tod Machover
The renowned composer and MIT Media Lab Professor Tod Machover has a new work that has generative AI in concert with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
At MIT, PhD candidates and trade workers unite
One of us is an electrician who has spent nearly a decade keeping the lights on at MIT. The other is a graduate researcher who relies on those lights, and the equipment they power, to do work. Our jobs might seem worlds apart. But our work is inseparable and we have more in common than…
Fatal Cambridge crash suspect charged with OUI, motor vehicle homicide
A 41-year-old Cambridge woman allegedly fled an earlier collision before driving the wrong way down Market Street and striking another vehicle, killing its 51-year-old driver.
School Committee tackles attendance policy and possible social media ban
Chronic absenteeism rates at the district’s high school dropped dramatically since last year, but the policy behind the improvement seems to have caused confusion
Events this week in Cambridge and Somerville: Cirque of the Dead, Truck O’ Treat and half-marathon
For a searchable calendar of events with your choice of list or map view, or to submit an event of your own, go to the main calendar. Thursday, Oct. 22 5:30 p.m.List Visual Arts Center, 20 Ames St., Kendall Square. Opening reception and artist talk: Hao JingbanFree. Hao Jingban’s “I Witness” is a moving-image installation that…
From classics and docs to tricks and treats
Halloween comes to our local cinemas, plus a new series at the Harvard Film Archive and the return of GlobeDocs
Which Craft? Cambridge has what you need for that homemade holiday touch
It’s the perfect time to pick up a craft project that can keep your hands off the doomscroll for a few hours, or provide an excuse to gather with friends to share tools and materials.
Cambridge ‘praying for rain,’ but supplemental water purchases unlikely
Despite a return to significant drought levels, recent rainfall and declining water demand mean Cambridge may not have to buy water this winter
Cambridge teen charged with attempted murder in Russell Field shooting
The suspect allegedly fired multiple shots near Alewife Station, injuring a 47-year-old Cambridge man
Somerville income growth highest in Mass.; prosperity has its own problems
Somerville’s median household income nearly doubled between 2014 and 2024 and is now higher than Cambridge’s. Money brings with it concerns about displacement and affordability.
Cambridge councillors seek overhaul of Harvard Square kiosk
But delay a vote to reconsider CultureHouse’s management of the KiOSK and restore its historic Out of Town News identity until its next meeting Nov. 2
City council urges MWRA to rethink Magazine Beach sewage tank
All nine councilors signed on to co-sponsor a policy order calling for alternative locations and designs that would preserve public access to Magazine Beach
Ibanez Fraile, Falcons win XC invitational; crew teams have strong Head of Charles
Also in CRLS sports: Girls’ cross-country finishes third at invitational and boys’ soccer records three clean sheets.
City council defers Israel divestment vote
After Monday’s marathon public comment session about whether to pull investments from companies doing business with the Israeli military, The policy orders will be discussed Oct. 28 at 3:00 p.m.
The Cambridge Day cribsheet for the Massachusetts ballot questions
Building on available sources, we gather what you need to know about the ballot initiatives and bring you our own reporting, too.
At MIT, developers, planners debate Cambridge’s affordable housing requirements
Experts weighed the financial, legal and social costs of requiring affordable housing in new developments as Cambridge faces two lawsuits challenging its inclusionary housing ordinance
Shawn Harris inspires kids to picture their futures in Cambridge book tour stop
The Caldecott Honoree spoke with more than 100 elementary school kids about his new book “Duel”
The middle class in Cambridge earns less than you think
City Councillor Marc McGovern defended the types of residences being built under the MFHO in the Sept 16, 2026, article titled “Zoning update may see major changes,” stating, “These are for people who make too much money for a subsidized unit but can’t afford a $4 million single-family home. That is the middle class of…
Hundreds comment on policy orders calling for divestment from companies contracted by the Israeli military
After more than six hours, the City Council meeting was suspended until Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Cambridge boost for block parties sees some success
Applications have increased as the city spends more resources on the program
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