Cambridge
A Pedestrian Was Struck by a Vehicle in Harvard Square
Update, 9/17 1:15 p.m.: Cambridge Day reports that the pedestrian, a woman in her 60s, has died, and that the investigation so far “suggests that the […]
Cambridge Police Learned What Happens When You Help a Skunk, the Smelly Way
Guess he could have smelled this one coming. A Cambridge Police officer lent some assistance to a skunk who found itself in a jam this […]
State Police Threatened Naked Bike Ride Participants With Tasers at a Post-Ride Gathering
The World Naked Bike Ride is staged in support of better biking infrastructure, clean air, and body positivity—but for several riders in this year’s event, […]
Police Pulled the Body of a Man from the Charles River at Magazine Beach
An investigation was underway Monday morning at Magazine Beach in Cambridge after police pulled the body of a man from the Charles River near its shore. […]
The Cambridge City Council Wants to Remove the State Flag from its Chamber
Discussions about whether the Massachusetts state flag ought to be canceled have been ongoing for a while now, and for good reason. If you’ve never taken a […]
Harvard Lampoon Will Salute Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt with a Parade
The cast and producers of the hit Netflix comedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt are headed to Cambridge next week, where they’ll be celebrated in a parade hosted by the Harvard […]
An MIT Crew Team Was Rescued from the Charles River This Morning
A nine-member crew team had to be rescued from the Charles River Friday morning after choppy waters caused their boat to capsize, Cambridge officials say. […]
Cambridge Police Say Rumors of Ride-Sharing “Human Trafficking Ring” Are BS
As the alleged kidnapping of 23-year-old Olivia Ambrose continues to grip the city, Cambridge Police are taking the unusual step of disputing a wild rumor […]
The Best Ice Skating Rinks to Visit around Boston
Chilly weather and twinkling holiday lights signal that it’s time for Bostonians to take part in one of the city’s finest winter activities: ice skating. Now’s the time […]
Tonight: A Special Ceremony for the Toppled Cambridge Menorah
The mysterious “older Jewish gentleman” who helped right a toppled menorah in Cambridge will play a starring role at a special ceremony Thursday night. Members […]
A Harvard Official Is Under Fire after a Confrontation in a Viral Video
Harvard higher-up Theresa Lund is facing a hail of criticism over a viral video that shows her confronting a neighbor and her young daughter. The clip shows […]
A Commuter Stuck Between a Red Line Train and Platform Has Been Rescued
Red Line service has resumed after a commuter stuck between a train and platform was rescued Thursday morning, an incident that led to rush hour […]
A Car Crashed into the Sean Collier Memorial, But Didn’t Damage It
Phew. It appears that very little damage was done and no one was was seriously injured when a car crashed into the Sean Collier memorial […]
The Details for Natalie Portman’s Boston Calling Film Festival Are Out
What do Lolita, The Exorcist, and 2015’s Diary of a Teenage Girl have in common? All three movies in some way involve the concept of “the female gaze,” […]
Which Food Trucks Would You Like to See in Cambridge?
Work, play, or live in Cambridge? Ever think it’s weird that food trucks are never stationed at visible public locations like City Hall, near Kendall […]