Cambridge
Cambridge, Massachusetts is a historic city situated directly north of Boston, across the Charles River. Just moments away from the hustle of Boston, Cambridge is an eclectic town with unique shops, restaurants and cafes, and is home to several notable colleges, including Harvard University and MIT. From bars to coffee shops and bookstores, there is plenty to explore and enjoy in Cambridge.
Ames Street Deli and Study (Recently Merged as ‘Study at Ames’) Closed
Bad news for Ames Street Deli fans. As of Tuesday, July 12, the popular Cambridge spot has closed for the foreseeable future. A note posted out […]
Is a Secret Banksy Event Headed to Cambridge?
A secret event related to the notorious British street artist Banksy is, apparently, coming to Boston. And Banksy himself might, but probably won’t, be there. […]
Cambridge’s Annual City Dance Party Returns This Weekend
The streets of Cambridge will be filled with dancing this weekend. Officials are gearing up for the return of the annual City Dance Party on […]
A New Town Beat Out Brookline as the Most Expensive in the State
Brookline usually claims the title as the most expensive place to buy a home in Massachusetts, but this year, there’s a new pricey town on top. Our neighbor […]
Cambridge City Council Votes to Rename Columbus Day
In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue—to maim and massacre thousands of Native Americans. On Monday night, the Cambridge City Council voted in favor of […]
Artist Pays Tribute to Muhammad Ali with Mural in Cambridge’s Central Square
When news broke Friday that former heavyweight boxing champion and civil rights icon Muhammad Ali had died at the age of 74, Brian Wentworth knew […]
In Cambridge, a Fresh Take on Stravinsky’s Immortal Firebird
It’s that classic story of boy meets mythical bird, bird gives boy magical feather, boy rescues girl from evil sorcerer king with bird’s help. “And […]
The Story of Boston in Six Squares
As a city, they’ve long defined us. Now they show us how we’re changing.
Coors Light Truck Hits Cyclist in Cambridge
A Coors Light truck struck a bicyclist this morning in Cambridge near the corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Sidney Street. The bicyclist suffered leg injuries […]
A Nine-Year-Old Cambridge Girl Helped Put Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill
A U.S. Treasury official said Wednesday that it would replace former President Andrew Jackson with abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, marking the first time […]
Middle East to Host Third Annual Keytar Bear and Abby Taylor Day
The Middle East in Cambridge will honor Boston’s most beloved fur-covered merrymaker, hosting the third annual Keytar Bear and Abby Taylor Day. Last seen providing […]
Owen Labrie’s Bail Revoked After Run-In with Journalist on the T
A judge in Merrimack County Superior Court revoked Owen Labrie’s bail after it was determined he missed curfew. He was taken into custody Friday afternoon. Labrie, […]
Ray Tomlinson, the Man Who Invented Email in Cambridge, Dead at 74
Ray Tomlinson, the man who invented email in Cambridge in 1971, has died of an apparent heart attack. He was 74. A native of Brampton, […]
A Rare Opportunity to Hear the Greatest English Symphony in Boston
Arriving at the stately Brattle Street home of Benjamin Zander, conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, I find the maestro in slippers, seated in a […]
Crapping on Cambridge’s First Public Crapper
I’ve peed on the streets of Cambridge—more than once, in fact. Faced with a long walk home after hours of being over-served by heavy-handed barkeeps, […]