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.
Cambridge Community Iftar draws hundreds taking part in Ramadan prayer and halal meal
The Cambridge Community Iftar, the evening meal when Muslims break their fast after sunset during the holy month of Ramadan, drew a record crowd to the Cambridge Street Upper School on Wednesday. Ramadan is a period of introspection, communal prayer and reflection on the Quran.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville from community Iftar to Opera ‘Cutlass Crew’
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, the North Cambridge Family Opera brings its “Cutlass Crew” to port, Ramadan fasts break, spring arrives at Fresh Pond, there’s lots to offer at museums and libraries (including a celebrity memoir book club) and The Residents play in Harvard Square.
Adult-use cannabis store set to open Saturday will be a flagship for manufacturer Blue River
Cambridge’s third adult-use cannabis shop and the first outside Central Square is set to open Saturday, followed by a location for the chain in Somerville.
Atwood’s says it closes March 31, seeking to sell
Atwood’s Tavern, a restaurant, bar and music club near Cambridge’s Inman Square, plans to close March 31, according to the business’ website.
Brazilian cheese rolls and whipped scrambled eggs at Bom Dough
At this Brazilian-styled bakery and coffee bar with a wildly eclectic menu, you can start with pão de queijo, its small, savory cheese rolls, and silky scrambled eggs.
Attend Cambridge meetings from Dec. 12-18: Open space; what it’s like in an affordable unit
Public meetings this week look at open space plans and programming, the affordable-unit experience in market-rate buildings, unarmed public safety agencies, final Alewife zoning proposals, plans for Cambridge Street and more.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from ‘Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll’ to a Poetry Brothel
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s a book on the “Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll” as well as more music to hear, a Poetry Brothel as well as more basic readings, nature walks and museums, labor history and “Lovefool” and holiday happenings from shopping strolls to drag shows.
The future of Cambridge Street could be taller: Presentation sees buildings of up to six stories
More residential and commercial density, expanded bike lanes and improved outdoor spaces are being recommended for Cambridge Street in city staff presentations.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Oct. 17-23: Vassal Lane school name change, lots of linkage
Public meetings this week look at a Vassal Lane Upper School name change, the effect of policy changes on development, a cannabis seller between Porter and Harvard squares, the future of Cambridge Street, a proposed green jobs law, and how to craft “linkage” fees for big construction and get more affordable housing.
