In 1970 the Massachusetts legislature enacted rent control through statewide enabling legislation in response to a housing shortage. Initially several communities adopted rent control (including Somerville and Waltham) but only Cambridge, Boston and Brookline held it up as a housing policy.
Cambridge to open city’s first freestanding outdoor public toilet
It’s good news for those who have had to answer nature’s call while out exploring Cambridge: After years of research and input from the community, the city will officially open a freestanding toilet in Harvard Square this week that will be accessible to the public.
THE ARTHUR J. SANTORO TAXI SCHOOL IN CAMBRIDGE; A SCHOOL IN JEOPARDY AND A CHANGING INDUSTRY.
In August of 2015, Cambridge taxi drivers took to the streets to protest the ever-increasing presence of Uber and Lyft.
Annual Tree Lighting at The Charles Hotel
The Charles Hotel kicks off the Holiday Season! Join us on Saturday, November 26th for the Lighting of the Harvard Square Holiday Trees!…
Beat Brasserie Transforms to a Bavarian Beer Hall for the 37th Annual Oktoberfest in Harvard Square!
On Sunday, October 11th, 2015 from 11:00AM to 12:00AM, Beat Brasserie located in Harvard Square will transform into a Bavarian Beer Hall complete with community tables, German food, a live oompah band, lederhosen, dirndls and of course an amazing selection of German beers!Cities around the world hol…
OKTOBERFEST IS HERE, SO HEAD TO…BOSTON?
Bill Manley Greater Boston is traditionally known as a hub of Irish-American culture: the Celtics, the Kennedys, the pubs called Murphy’s and Doyle’s and Clery’s. It may come as a surprise, then, that Beantown is in fact a great place for enjoying a very German celebration: Oktoberfest.
The Charles Square Garage is Awarded Green Garage Certification
“This award is the result of years of forward-thinking initiatives and management practices,” said Djamel Ghili, the Charles Square Garages account manager. “Sustainability is a philosophy that is prominently embodied at this specific asset.
Passim Names Jim Wooster Executive Director
The Passim Board of Directors announced today that Jim Wooster has been named executive director of the organization. Wooster replaces Dan Hogan who is retiring effective August 31, 2015. Wooster will begin his new role on September 1, 2015.
Harvard Square’s homeless youth to have beds of their own
Homeless youth are a sad but very real fixture in Harvard Square and two recent Harvard grads, motivated by that grim reality, have gone about creating a shelter for them.
12th annual Revels RiverSing, A Free Celebration of the Autumnal Equinox
Join thousands of voices in song as Revels waves goodbye to summer and welcomes in the fall at this FREE family-friendly Autumnal Equinox celebration in Harvard Square and along the Charles River in Cambridge.