Cambridge
University Signs Sustainability Compact With MIT, City
University President Drew G. Faust signed the “Cambridge Community Compact for a Sustainable Future” on Monday in an official gesture of Harvard’s commitment to working with other institutions to address the threat of climate change in Cambridge.
Mariachi Veritas
Members of the Mariachi Veritas perform along Church St. at the 30th Annual MayFair in Harvard Square. Mayfair took place for much of the day on Sunday and involved several local businesses.
Chalk Drawing 2
A man kneels over his chalk drawing at the 30th Annual MayFair in Harvard Square. The Rotary Club of Cambridge’s annual Chalk on the Walk took place on Church St. throughout the day on Sunday.
Mayfair in the Square
Mayfair is an annual festival in Cambridge, where local vendors and artists line the streets of Harvard Square show their stuff. This year's event, on May 5th, boasted large crowds, chalk masterpieces, and performances from groups like Mariachi Veritas.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Shake Shack is Coming, Maybe
Shake Shack, the New York City institution whose made-to-order burgers and shakes draw long lines of hungry diners year round, is scouting out possible restaurant space in Harvard Square, according to a spokesperson with the company.
City Council: Increased Demand for Mental Health Services Following Bombings
The Cambridge City Council voted on Monday night to bolster the city’s mental health services in the wake of last week’s Boston Marathon bombings and the subsequent manhunt. Councillors said that the need for mental health services in the city is great as many Cantabrigians struggle to process the tragedies of last week, as well as the fact that Cambridge residents were behind the atrocities.
Celebrations After Authorities Capture Suspect #2 in Marathon Bombings
The line outside of JP Licks in Harvard Square is out the door after Boston Police announced the capture of suspect #2 in the Boston Marathon Bombings in Watertown, MA. After being on lockdown since early friday morning, shops in the square started to reopen friday night.
Celebrations After Authorities Capture Suspect #2 in Marathon Bombings
Mikey (left) dances with his co-worker to Fleetwood Mac in Berk's Shoes & Clothing on JFK St. after opening their shop late Friday night. Celebrating the capture of the 2nd suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings, when asked how long they would be open until tonight, Mikey beamed "However long we want!".
University Closes With Marathon Bombing Suspect Still At-Large
Harvard University will be closed Friday due to public safety concerns prompted by an at-large gunman suspected of playing a role in Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings.
Marathon Bombing Suspect in Custody
A massive manhunt that began with the shooting of an MIT police officer in Cambridge Thursday night and paralyzed the greater Boston community for a full day concluded Friday evening with the apprehension of the second marathon bombing suspect in a standoff in Watertown.
Three Desserts
We love Finale as much as the next person, but constantly kicking it Square-side can get a little dull. In the spirit of changing things up, we decided to visit three sweet eateries that are ever so slightly off the beaten path. Each is within fifteen minutes of the Yard, and well worth the minor trek. Let your sweet tooth spread its proverbial wings!
City Council Approves MIT Petition for Rezoning
The Cambridge City Council voted 7-1-1 Monday night in favor of approving the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s rezoning petition, paving the way for the university’s plans for development of lab, office, housing, and research space in Kendall Square.
