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Outcome of turf war over Ahern Field was predetermined
Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang and Deputy City Manager Kathy Watkins appeared before Cambridge City Council Monday not to debate whether Ahern Field should have artificial turf but to explain why it will. Read more Norton Award winner Ken Urban on bringing tough topics to the stage “We have been moving forward with a plan […]
Norton Award winner Ken Urban on bringing tough topics to the stage
Cambridge theater companies Central Square Theater and Moonbox Productions were recognized by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) at the 43rd Elliot Norton Awards June 1. Moonbox received the award for Outstanding Music Direction for “Crowns,” a musical celebrating the women of the traditional Black church, and Central Square Theater’s “The Moderate” received awards for […]
Public comment shouldn’t be cut short
Last week, the Cambridge City Council adopted new Rules that will further limit public participation at Council meetings. That is exactly backwards. Read more CRLS girls ultimate frisbee off to nationals this weekend One of the most common frustrations expressed since the Multifamily Housing Zoning Ordinance was adopted is that residents feel their concerns are […]
CRLS girls ultimate frisbee off to nationals this weekend
Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School ultimate’s founding class graduated in 2025, so Frida Greene wasn’t quite sure what to expect this spring. “We weren’t exactly recovering,” the junior said, “but it was definitely a new era.” Read more Your view: Photos from our community Back in April nobody, including Greene, expected to make a […]
Your view: Photos from our community
We invite readers to send us photos from around the community. These photos are from the State House, where Senator Sal DiDomenico hosted a class of 7th graders from the Community Charter School of Cambridge this past week. DiDomenico showed them around the Senate Chamber, the Senate Balcony, the Senate Reading Room, and answered their questions […]
CRLS baseball’s best season ever comes to an end
At various points this season, the Cambridge Rindge and Latin baseball team found itself losing but managed to find a way to win. The Falcons couldn’t find the same magic in its semifinal game of the MIAA Division I tournament against Catholic Memorial on Tuesday, losing 6-1 and ending their extraordinary season. Read more The […]
The best hoummos in town at Cafe Barada.
Hard to believe that Cafe Barada, the quaint Lebanese eatery just north of Porter Square, has been serving up traditional Middle Eastern fare for over 40 years. Then again, comfort and quality will do that. Read more Mt. Auburn Cemetery’s green transition happening at the right time The family-run biz began in Arlington back in […]
Mt. Auburn Cemetery’s green transition happening at the right time
To the editor: Thank you to Mt. Auburn Cemetery for retiring its fossil-fueled equipment. In due time I will be buried there with my family, and I will rest more peacefully knowing that no carbon emissions will accompany the care of my grave. And if more institutions did likewise, millions of people would not go to […]
City promises Lubavitch “its best efforts” to help fend off neighbors
The city has agreed to “use its best efforts” to help an orthodox Jewish center prevail in court if neighbors try to stop or delay the religious group’s expansion plan on Banks St. The project, which will take two years to build, according to a plan filed with the city, will put a massive five-story, […]
Seeking efficiency, Cambridge city councillors set limits
Three hours into last Monday’s city council meeting, Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui faced a tricky task when presiding over Cambridge councillors: reining in debate. Read more Taste festivals return to Cambridge and Somerville “I don’t want to hear from anyone anymore,” she said dryly. The sense of irony was strong in the room. Councillors were discussing […]