Presentation after hate speech at high school was about ‘respect,’ didn’t mention incidents
After two incidents at the high school involving hate speech, the principal promised time would be set aside “so that we can engage in a Community Conversation about our core value and motto word, ‘respect.’” The school adhered to the promise in the most literal sense.
Threat to teacher of color follows swastika discovered at high school, district reports
Incidents of hate speech have popped up at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School for the first time since around the election of Donald Trump as president in late 2016, officials said in emailed warnings to parents Wednesday and last week.
Hardhats and shovels follow prayer and song as apartment project breaks ground at church
A $14 million apartment project begun a decade ago had a groundbreaking Friday, delayed by lengthy litigation with neighbors who feel the four-story, 46 unit-construction will overshadow St. James’s Episcopal Church and cost too much of its historical green space.
A week of events in Cambridge, Somerville: Cambridge Carnival, Harvard Yard art, more
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s the return of the Cambridge Carnival and parade, a Harvard Yard art installation bringing a new look at the words of James Baldwin, “Baked: A Confectionary Festival” at the Central Flea, Chris Fleming and more.
Lesley University buys divinity school campus, allowing for expansion near Harvard Square
Lesley University has purchased the remaining 4.4 acres of the Episcopal Divinity School property near Harvard Square, including five historic buildings and the remaining half of a library that the university had shared with the divinity school, it was announced Wednesday.
Concerns about afterlife in a life with Trump, when America feels more like hell for many
Our devouring of dystopian books such as “The Handmaid’s Tale” is a search for answers to a frightening new normal – and so is the steady stream of queries about the afterlife coming ministers’ way in the era of President Donald Trump.
A week of events in Cambridge, Somerville: Impeachment, sacred spaces, Jelly comedy
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there are book events about love and impeachment, literally hot comedy, a four-day music festival in Harvard Square, free dance and hip-hop, and a look at Greater Boston’s hidden sacred spaces.
Annual Commemoration of the Holocaust set for May 3 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 May 3 by Newton resident Norman Berman, who lost more than 70 family members to bigotry and prejudice.
Five things to do this weekend: Dec. 22-24
Yule Open Ritual; Festivus (for the Rest of Us) party; “Christmas in Medieval England” concert; John Davis & the Cicadas, Rob Noyes and Evil English; and Moon Wok Jewish Christmas Event.
Broker has begun showing divinity school; no updates on city affordable housing bid
Commercial real estate broker McCall & Almy said Wednesday that it is giving tours of the Episcopal Divinity School campus near Harvard Square and providing information to qualified buyers in anticipation of setting a deadline for initial bids.
