economy
Cambridge housing does follow economic laws
In a recent letter to the editor, resident Sam Christy alleged that increasing the supply of housing in our city will not help to bring down the cost of housing. Read more Small businesses face 13% health insurance increase To suggest that the laws of economics — namely supply and demand — do not function […]
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 […]
Community foundation gives grants to over 150 Cambridge nonprofits
The Cambridge Community Foundation (CCF) recently made its Community Fund grants, awarding almost $1.4 million this year to 157 Cambridge-serving nonprofits. While the CCF is Cambridge-focused, this year’s awards were influenced by national political trends. Read more Events in Cambridge and Somerville: Campfire fest, Memorial Day and Jesse Terry With the Trump Administration in […]
City of Cambridge proposes first billion-dollar budget
Cambridge is on track to be the second city in Massachusetts with a billion-dollar budget, after City Manager Yi-An Huang submitted his office’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 at Monday’s City Council meeting. The next fiscal year begins July 1. Read more Harvard scientist working on technology to find life in space The proposed […]
City of Cambridge proposes first billion-dollar budget
Cambridge is on track to be the second city in Massachusetts with a billion-dollar budget, after City Manager Yi-An Huang submitted his office’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 at Monday’s City Council meeting. The next fiscal year begins July 1. Read more Shots fired on Memorial Drive The proposed budget of $1.03 billion, if […]
City of Cambridge proposes first billion-dollar budget
Cambridge is on track to be the second city in Massachusetts with a billion-dollar budget, after City Manager Yi-An Huang submitted his office’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 at Monday’s City Council meeting. The next fiscal year begins July 1. Read more Harvard scientist working on technology to find life in space The proposed […]
City of Cambridge proposes first billion-dollar budget
Cambridge is on track to be the second city in Massachusetts with a billion-dollar budget, after City Manager Yi-An Huang submitted his office’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 at Monday’s City Council meeting. The next fiscal year begins July 1. Read more Harvard scientist working on technology to find life in space The proposed […]