North Point to get 12-story life-science building, MIT buys gas station, advances its Kendall tower
Plenty has been going on in development this spring, including an environmentally focused building planned for North Point’s Parcel U, a slew of MIT moves and more on BioMed Realty’s push into Somerville.
Pandemic eviction moratoriums near the end, with officials citing efforts to help the at-risk
As the city’s eviction moratorium nears its end on June 15, officials say they have tried to help tenants tap into state and local aid, while the city has distributed $4.6 million in financial aid for rent and other expenses to more than 1,700 households.
REI says it’s opening Cambridge Crossing store with a priority on gear for bicyclists and runners
The Cambridge Crossing development in North Point continues to fill up, with the outdoor equipment retailer REI Co-op announcing a “small-format neighborhood store” to open at 181 Morgan Ave. in the fall.
Lamplighter plans Cambridge Crossing brewery focusing on barrel-aged beers, drops distillery
A taproom and production space called Lamplighter CX will open within months at Cambridge Crossing, according to an announcement Friday from Lamplighter Brewing and developer DivcoWest.
North Point building accounts for most evictions among residents, coming despite a moratorium
During the first three months of this year, a North Point luxury property submitted at least 22 eviction filings out of 24 residential eviction cases in Cambridge District Court, many involving allegations of Covid-19 violations. But there’s much more to the city’s eviction picture.
Laced Quality Kitchen, Geppetto and Spyce open, catering to variety of Cambridge culinary tastes
Three eateries opened in Cambridge since mid-January capture very different aspects of the city and its eating habits – as a fried chicken mecca (Laced Quality Kitchen), a paradise for higher-end comfort food (Geppetto) and a home to healthy innovation (Spyce).
Cambridge, Somerville could join silver line, bringing riders directly to Logan (or casino)
An extension to the silver line that could bring its buses to Cambridge, Somerville and Everett and add service in Boston and Chelsea will be studied by the MBTA and state Department of Transportation through 2022.
Attend meetings on class split in resident survey; safety policies for in-person classes; a new Tatte
Public meetings this week look at details of the latest Cambridge resident survey, safety policies for expanded in-person classes, guidelines for the next education budget, plans for MIT’s College of Computing, new locations for Tatte and Sweetgreen and a financial analysis of Kendall Square changes.
Grilled cheese, tomato bisque and a host of other treats from new Café Beatrice
Between two thick, golden slices of airy sourdough oozed mild, aged cheddar. It was simple and needed nothing else. No mustard. No nothing. I ate outside and I ate it fast, not because it was cold, but because it was that good.
Evictions include cases at ‘party bus’ apartments, but also among struggling Cambridge businesses (updated)
A luxury apartment complex in Cambridge Crossing filed eviction cases against 28 tenants in November, at least some alleging violations in Covid-19 restrictions. But business owners are also facing evictions, and the numbers are expected to rise in January.
