July 2026
Lobsters are smart, except the ones you eat
There’s a good reason lobsters and New England go hand-in-hand. Their presence in the Atlantic waters off our coast goes back millions of years, and the fact that they helped many early European settlers survive means these critters are an essential part of New England history. Read more Existential philosophy with Jell-O: A recipe for […]
Existential philosophy with Jell-O: A recipe for readers
We asked the staff at the MIT Press Bookstore for some recent book recommendations. Head over to 314 Main St. in Kendall Square to continue the conversation. Read more Grabbing a Bite with Imam Firmin, Jr. “The Penguin Book of Existential Philosophy,” edited by Jonathan Webber. Penguin Classics, 2026. Focusing on the work of Sartre, […]
Grabbing a Bite with Imam Firmin, Jr.
Grabbing a Bite with Cambridge Day is a monthly series of conversations with some of our many noteworthy neighbors — people who call the city home or head this way to work or study. We grab a bite, talk shop, learn more about why Cambridge, and shoot the proverbial … well, you know. Read more […]
On Broadway, bike lane debate continues
The Broadway Safety Improvement Project, the most recent development in the city’s plan to connect all of Cambridge by bike lanes, has extended the debate between bike advocates and critics. Read more Cambridge schools climate survey sees divergent responses The city plans to install separated, quick-build bike lanes — which keep cars and bicycles apart […]
Cambridge schools climate survey sees divergent responses
Cambridge teachers reported higher satisfaction in categories like “belonging” and “well-being” in this year’s school climate surveys, while principals and administrators reported lower favorability in most categories compared to last year. Read more Cambridge councillors right to stop ShotSpotter In this year’s survey, 65% of teachers reported a sense of belonging and 56% reported a […]
Cambridge councillors right to stop ShotSpotter
Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writers. Read more Hire Full-Service Movers Across The USA The killing of Xavier Bautista has shaken Cambridge communities, and as Cambridge residents we grieve alongside his family. Too many neighbors, particularly in Cambridge’s Black and brown communities, have […]
Imagine Harvard Square without cars
Imagine Harvard Square on a busy afternoon. Instead of gridlock on Mass. Ave., you see pedestrians filling the street. Instead of car engines rumbling and honking, live music from a local band carries across the square. Instead of summer heat reflected from asphalt, you sit back under lush trees, sipping coffee as a band plays. […]
Wellness startup to launch product for Long COVID symptoms
Fatigue, shortness of breath and brain fog. These are just some of the symptoms that people with the condition known as Long Covid deal with on a regular basis. Now, a startup from a Tufts alumna hopes that its herbal pill will offer much-needed relief. Read more The fifth ‘Nice, a fest’ coming to Davis […]
The fifth ‘Nice, a fest’ coming to Davis Square
After a year off to regroup, the organizers of “Nice, a fest” are bringing it back to Davis Square for its fifth year July 24 to 26. It will feature 85 musicians from across New England, said Alex Pickert, a local music booker who founded the festival in 2021. Read more Backgammon and other traditional […]
Less Space, Better Decisions: Starting a Smaller-Home Move in Las Vegas
A smaller home changes more than the amount of floor space you have available. Furniture placement becomes more deliberate, storage matters more, and belongings that once fit comfortably into spare rooms or a garage may suddenly need a new destination. That does not mean downsizing has to feel like losing something. It can be an […]