#cambridge
#cambridge

3 weeks ago

Police investigating after tacks found strewn across Cambridge bike lane

Tacks were spread across a Cambridge bike lane on Nov. 13, puncturing multiple cyclists' tires and prompting a police investigation.

US politics

1 month ago

Cambridge School Committee election results changed after test ballots mistakenly counted

A ballot-counting error left over 2,000 test ballots uncleared, producing incorrect preliminary results and altering the final School Committee outcome after correction.

Boston

1 month ago

Moving to Massachusetts isn't easy - when did you finally feel at home?

A newcomer to Cambridge found belonging by redecorating, frequenting a local craft store, and sharing visits on TikTok, forming a community beyond Harvard.

Travel

fromCN Traveller

1 month ago

The best things to do in Cambridge

Cambridge combines historic college architecture, relaxed riverside charm, unique university traditions, and accessible galleries, cafés, and activities ideal for day trips or weekend breaks.

#harvard-square

2 months ago

US news

Harvard Square tunnel could be a music venue in the next decade

fromBoston Herald

Boston

Harvard Square cool makes a comeback

Boston food

Inside the hidden tunnel under Harvard Square that could be the region's coolest music venue

2 months ago

US news

Harvard Square tunnel could be a music venue in the next decade

fromBoston Herald

Boston

Harvard Square cool makes a comeback

Boston food

Inside the hidden tunnel under Harvard Square that could be the region's coolest music venue

Remodel

Construction resumes on Cambridge bike path after temporary halt prompted by residents' legal complaint

Miscellaneous

Neighbors successfully halt Cambridge bike path restoration project, for now

2 months ago

Remodel

Construction resumes on Cambridge bike path after temporary halt prompted by residents' legal complaint

Miscellaneous

Neighbors successfully halt Cambridge bike path restoration project, for now

more#linear-park

MassDOT planning a pedestrian and bike path over the Charles near Museum of Science

The project aims to improve transit for pedestrians and bicyclists, including a movable bridge to ensure uninterrupted marine traffic.

Boston

Miscellaneous

Cambridge woman killed after Buick jumps curb, hits her in Maine

A Cambridge woman, Elizabeth Camacho, died after being struck by a vehicle driven by Lionel Francisco in Maine.

Man appears to brandish hatchet at pro-Palestinian protesters in Cambridge

A man threatened to kill pro-Palestinian protesters in Cambridge, brandishing what appeared to be a hatchet and using homophobic slurs during an expletive-laced outburst.

Miscellaneous

Renovation

fromHomebuilding

This 360cm wide Victorian terrace was reconfigured to maximise space, without extending the footprint and here's the result

David transformed a compact Victorian home in Cambridge through thoughtful renovation, maximizing light and space while respecting conservation area guidelines.

Man arrested in connection with Cambridge machete attack after 18-hour standoff

During a standoff, police deployed a pepper ball that circulated through the building's ventilation system, forcing the evacuation of residents from over 50 units.

Miscellaneous

fromSFGATE

Inside the Plan To Build a Mini City Near Boston

Cambridge has historically had a housing shortage, contributing to rising costs for both renters and homebuyers in a city with a strong job market.

Real estate

Boston's single-family rents shot up more than any other major city, new report says

Rentometer reported that rents for three-bedroom, single-family homes in Boston averaged $4,500 per month in the first half of 2025, marking a significant increase.

Boston real estate

fromCN Traveller

The best Airbnbs in Cambridge, UK

Cambridge offers a variety of Airbnb accommodations that provide a local experience, featuring restored Victorian townhouses and artsy riverside studios to suit all occasions.

Travel

Miscellaneous

8 children hospitalized with 'seizure-like symptoms' during Cambridge concert

Eight children from a French choir were hospitalized after experiencing seizure-like symptoms during a concert in Cambridge.

Mobile UX

Driver was allegedly distracted by a bug prior to fatal Cambridge cyclist crash last fall

Junming Zhu faces charges for allegedly causing the death of cyclist John Corcoran in a distracted driving incident.

Miscellaneous

Fears of Cambridge condo building collapse prompt Memorial Drive lane closure

The 66-unit Riverview condominium building in Cambridge will be demolished due to unsafe structural conditions.

London music

Cambridge hosting first Porchfest this month

Cambridge will host its first Porchfest music festival on July 19 and 20, featuring local bands in Cambridgeport and Central Square.

Photography

fromHarvard Gazette

A walking elegy, tiny gallery, and gentle Brutalist - Harvard Gazette

Three recommendations for places that provide beauty and solace in Cambridge include Mount Auburn Cemetery, Anthony Greaney gallery, and the Carpenter Center.

Environment

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

How a 1.5bn wildlife-boosting' bypass became an environmental disaster

The A14 road project significantly harmed biodiversity, contradicting promises of net environmental improvements.

South London county lines dealers ran heroin and crack cocaine to Cambridge

Anthony Boyd, a 28-year-old county lines drug dealer from South London, has been sentenced to three years and nine months for supplying crack cocaine and heroin.

London politics

#harvard-university

fromHarvard Gazette

Boston food

Ringing in tradition

US news

More than 1,000 Cambridge protesters urge Harvard to condemn Trump administration's demands

Boston food

City of Cambridge to hold protest pushing Harvard to stand up to Trump

fromHarvard Gazette

Boston food

Ringing in tradition

US news

More than 1,000 Cambridge protesters urge Harvard to condemn Trump administration's demands

Cambridge community rallies against Trump administration's demands on Harvard University.

Boston food

City of Cambridge to hold protest pushing Harvard to stand up to Trump

Cambridge protests against Harvard's compliance with Trump administration demands regarding DEI initiatives and funding.

Local officials aim to ensure Harvard maintains its values amid federal pressure.

more#harvard-university

Boston food

fromwww.housingwire.com

Judge steps into HUD funding dispute as Harvard-White House feud escalates

HUD attempted to block funding to Cambridge over compliance with new demands, resulting in a legal battle over homelessness funding.

Boston real estate

fromwww.independent.co.uk

'It's time to demolish it': Cambridge condo owners face hard goodbye after evacuation

Demolition of the Riverview Building is planned, affecting adjacent residents reliant on shared utilities.

New tool created to help clumsy cows stop falling into river

Cows that graze on green space in Cambridge are equipped with GPS collars utilizing virtual fence technology, ensuring their safety from falling into the river.

London politics

fromIndependent

Robert Macfarlane: 'It is by far the most explicitly political book I've ever written and that's a function of crisis'

The author reflects on the integration of nature within the urban landscape of Cambridge.

Bicycling

7 months ago

Parking vs. pedals: Broadway bike lane plan divides Cambridge residents

The proposed protected bike lanes on Broadway have sparked conflict between cycling safety needs and limited parking preservation.

7 months ago

Former Cambridge city councilor charged with kidnapping after hotel incident

Mazen was found bleeding and foaming at the mouth while attempting to climb a fence. He faces charges of kidnapping and witness intimidation.

Boston food

Boston Bruins

fromwww.theguardian.com

Cambridge sweep Oxford aside to maintain Boat Race dominance with double

Cambridge continued their rowing dominance by winning both the men's and women's events against Oxford, despite pre-race controversies.

fromwww.bbc.com