Boston
Harvard, Cambridge Fail To Reach New PILOT Agreement by End-of-Year Deadline
Harvard and the city of Cambridge have missed their end-of-year deadline for renegotiating Harvard’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes program, which replaces a portion of the property taxes that the University is otherwise exempt from paying.
Person Found Dead in Allston Apartment After Hours-Long Barricade
BOSTON — Boston Police Department officers discovered a man dead in the Allston Continuum apartment complex early Thursday morning after a nearly 12-hour long standoff between the man and law enforcement officers.
Progressive Cambridge Policing Approach Tested By Homeless Encampment
Despite the removal of an encampment under the Boston University Bridge by police last year, the tents have since returned — testing the Cambridge Police Department’s attempt to balance their lawful responsibility and effort to respect the choice to live outdoors.
The Sad Truth of Happy Hour in Massachusetts
A stalled push to repeal a ban on happy hour in Massachusetts has reignited a debate over the state’s drinking laws and nightlife.
In Allston’s Brazilian Community, New Arrivals Suffer in Overcrowded Apartments
Dozens of people, including 10 Brazilian immigrants who live or lived in overcrowded apartments in Allston-Brighton, described dangerous physical conditions and an overwhelming mental toll that came with their housing situation. They see few other options.
Na comunidade brasileira de Allston-Brighton, recém-chegados sofrem em apartamentos superlotados
Dezenas de pessoas, incluindo 10 imigrantes brasileiros que vivem ou viveram em apartamentos superlotados em Allston-Brighton, descreveram condições físicas perigosas e um imenso impacto mental como resultado da sua condição habitacional. Eles veem poucas opções para sua situação.
More Than 200 Mass General Brigham Residents Protest Contract Delays
Hundreds of Mass General Brigham Housestaff United physicians and local advocates rallied at two Boston hospitals on Thursday in favor of a new contract.
Police Investigating After Lil Xan Kicks Harvard Student at Royale Pregame
Nicholas Diego Leanos, a rapper known as “Lil Xan,” repeatedly struck and kicked a Harvard College sophomore in the face during the Harvard-Yale pregame at the Royale nightclub on Nov. 23, prompting the Boston Police Department to investigate an alleged aggravated assault.
As Students Denied Refunds, Blame Game Begins Over Harvard-Yale Pregame Debacle
The company in charge of ticketing for a mismanaged Harvard-Yale pregame at a Boston nightclub said it would not reimburse most students for their tickets, as the promoter and the venue blamed each other for the botched event.
After Year of Disruption, MBTA Says Red Line Is Free of Slow Zones
The MBTA announced last week that the last remaining slow zones along the Red Line would be eliminated by Monday, when the Harvard to Broadway section of the route comes back online following a weeklong shutdown for maintenance.
Biden Pledged Massive Grants for Massachusetts Projects. Trump Might Not Follow Through.
Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal transportation grants for Massachusetts could be axed under President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration, according to former Mass. Secretary of Transportation Jim Aloisi.
In Photos: Protesters Clash at Boston Men’s March
More than 100 anti-abortion marchers clashed with counter-protesters in a Saturday rally that started at Allston’s Planned Parenthood and culminated at Boston Common. Crimson photographers documented the confrontations between the Men’s March demonstrators and counter-protestors, many of whom dressed as clowns.
Ride for Your Life
Cyclists gather at Cambridge Commons to ride from to Beacon Hill as part of the "Ride for Your Life Event" on Sunday.
With Tens of Millions At Stake, Allston Gears Up to Negotiate With Harvard
Allston is preparing for its high-stakes negotiations with Harvard for tens of millions of dollars in community benefits, as the University is set to release an initial draft of its second 10-year Institutional Master Plan.
Allston Post Office Slated to Begin Construction in 2025
Five years after Allston’s only post office closed, the neighborhood may still be years away from seeing its replacement open — with construction slated to begin mid-2025 at the earliest, according to the developer.
