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Mount Auburn lays gas-powered equipment to rest
A crowd gathered at Mount Auburn Cemetery watched as James Farlowe powered on an electric weed whipper and showed off its near-silent operating capabilities, symbolizing a milestone moment for it as it became first cemetery in the United States to put its gas-powered handheld landscaping equipment to rest. Read more Lack of EV charger installations […]
Clover finds a fourth leaf, will re-open
On May 26, Clover Food Lab announced it would close its doors in two days. People showed up in droves, traveled near and far for one last popover, and one person even wrote a four-minute tribute song. Less than one week later, Clover announced it is not closing after all, thanks to a new investor. Read […]
Small businesses face 13% health insurance increase
Health insurers are once again asking small businesses to shoulder hefty premium hikes, tightening the vise of the affordability debate that’s consumed state government heading into election season. Read more Youth sports leaders: Ahern Field needs artificial turf Insurers collectively want to increase rates nearly 13 percent in 2027, which would be the second straight year […]
Clover Food Lab will close Thursday
The Cambridge-based fast-casual vegetarian chain Clover Food Lab will close Thursday after 17 years in business. Read more Increasing housing supply won’t lower prices The company had said March 30 its shuttering was imminent if it did not find a buyer before June. Today it issued a statement saying it had not, and blamed inflation […]
S&S owners hope to see a new “legacy” establishment take its place
While the S&S Restaurant will close June 7 after 107 years in Inman Square, its owners say a new restaurant may replace it. Read more Residents ask tough questions at Memorial Drive debrief “We are going to take a deep breath and figure out what is the right thing for this landmark, iconic space,” said […]
Nothing goes to waste at Forage
“Waste” is an ugly word: It conjures rotting banana peels in compost bins, flies buzzing around landfills. But Forage, a cozy Craigie Circle bistro, isn’t afraid of the word — it stakes its identity on the idea of “zero waste.” The restaurant, which proclaims the mantra five times on its website, also hosts “Zero Waste […]
Secret Salmon Burger at Henrietta’s Table
We’ve long been fans of Henrietta’s Table — an OG in the farm-to-table scene — and have previously extolled the virtues of its gorgeous alfresco dining patio and the satiating warm grain bowl and daily selections of quiche. The endless weekend brunches that include a raw bar and carving station are a local legend (a […]
Amplifying cycling, community in Cambridge Crossing
When you walk into the 10,000 sq. ft. home of Casa Bikes @ AMPED!, you’re overtaken by its size — it’s probably the largest bike store in the area — and its paradoxical homeyness. Row after row of e-bikes and cargo bikes are sprinkled with oases of couches and chairs set around tables. There are […]
Bell tolls for Bicycle Belle
Bicycle Belle owner Carice Reddien said she’s closing her pioneering bicycle store after accomplishing many of her goals. Reddien’s store has been a fixture for 13 years at the junction of Beacon and Oxford streets on the Somerville/Cambridge city line near Porter Square. Read more Bell tolls for Bicycle Belle Interviewed at the store on […]
Bell tolls for Bicycle Belle
Bicycle Belle owner Carice Reddien said she’s closing her pioneering bicycle store after accomplishing many of her goals. Reddien’s store has been a fixture for 13 years at the junction of Beacon and Oxford streets on the Somerville/Cambridge city line near Porter Square. Read more ‘Beloved’ Elow missed; was under internal investigation Interviewed at the […]