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Cambridge

Judge Halts Trump Admin’s Attempt to Withhold HUD Funds From Cambridge

A federal judge granted Cambridge a second temporary restraining order on Friday against the Trump administration’s attempt to tie homelessness funds to compliance with executive orders the city says violate its Welcoming City Ordinance.

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Cambridge Schools

CPS Announces New School Improvement Plan Goals, Timeline

Cambridge Public Schools leadership presented their new template and timeline for the 2026 School Improvement Plans at Tuesday’s school committee meeting, emphasizing the importance of family feedback and collaboration in the funding allocation process.

Maura T. Healey '92
Cambridge

As Healey Moves To Close Hotel Shelters Early, Cambridge Housing Advocates Worry About Impact

Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey ’92 announced on Monday that the state will close all 32 remaining hotel shelters six months ahead of schedule — leading Cambridge housing advocates to worry about increased strain on the city’s resources.

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Religion

Harvard Chabad Seeks Zoning Amendments as Expansion Plans Move Forward

Harvard Chabad appeared before the Cambridge City Council on Tuesday as a part of an ongoing effort to advance zoning changes — supporting its plans for the expansion of its building on Banks Street.

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Cambridge City Council

Cambridge Police Commissioner Elow Confirms ICE Arrest in Cambridge

Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine A. Elow confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement have arrested at least one individual in the city, but made it clear at Monday’s City Council meeting that the department will not assist ICE agents.

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Cambridge

Naturalized U.S. Citizen Briefly Detained by ICE Outside of Cambridge District Courthouse in Medford

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers briefly detained an American citizen outside of the Cambridge District Court in Medford on Friday after allegedly confusing him with an undocumented immigrant.

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Cambridge City Council

Cambridge Opts To Close Transition Wellness Center, Asks To Allocate $1 Million for Housing Vouchers

The Cambridge City Council voted to close the Transition Wellness Center on Monday, ending a monthslong debate as they requested a $1 million allocation for housing vouchers to support residents’ transitions to alternative sites.

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Cambridge City Council

City Council Unanimously Passes $280 Million Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for Cambridge Public Schools

The Cambridge City Council voted unanimously to approve the $280 million Cambridge Public Schools budget for fiscal year 2026 at a Tuesday meeting. The budget increases the district’s funding by $12 million.

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Cambridge City Council

City Council Asks State Legislature To Let Cambridge Ban Tenant-Paid Broker Fees

The Cambridge City Council voted unanimously to file a home rule petition requesting state approval to eliminate tenant-paid broker fees in a meeting last week, following similar petitions in Boston and Somerville.

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Cambridge Schools

CPS To Spend $300k More on Teacher Evaluations as Some Officials, Teachers Call for Changes

CPS teachers, School Committee members, and parents have all called for changes to the district’s teacher evaluation process. Now, as the School Committee voted to increase spending on teacher evaluations by $300,000 in its fiscal year 2026 budget, the district is poised to revamp the process.

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Crime

14 Men Plead Not Guilty to Charges in Cambridge Brothel Case

More than a dozen men charged for patronizing a Cambridge brothel network pleaded not guilty to paying for sex on Friday, appearing in court for the first time in the extended legal saga.

Nadeem A. Mazen
Cambridge City Council

Former Cambridge City Councilor Nadeem Mazen Arrested on Charges of Alleged Kidnapping, Assault

Cambridge Police Department arrested former Cambridge City Councilor Nadeem A. Mazen three weeks ago, after he allegedly kidnapped and physically assaulted a woman in a Cambridge hotel.

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City Politics

Community Safety Department Director To Resign Amid Tension With Cambridge Police Department

The director of Cambridge’s Community Safety Department is resigning after more than two years in the role — the latest turn for a department that has found itself embroiled in behind-the-scenes turmoil with the city’s police department.

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City Politics

People’s Forum on Graduation Readiness Held After Vote to Eliminate MCAS

After a November ballot measure eliminated the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System as a state graduation requirement, officials on Beacon Hill are developing new guidelines to define graduation readiness. Cambridge and Somerville residents are working to ensure their voices are heard in the process.

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang
Cambridge City Council

Cambridge City Manager Defends Budget Process That Left Councilors Frustrated

Even as Cambridge City Councilors express frustration over funding allocation, City Manager Yi-An Huang ‘05 defended his financial decisions as Cambridge’s budget growth slows.

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