Cambridge
BRIEF: Senator Galluccio Sentenced to Year in Prison
Massachusetts State Senator Anthony D. Galluccio, who has attributed failed breathalyzer tests to his toothpaste, was sentenced Monday to one year in jail for violating his probation in a hit-and-run accident.
Galluccio Resigns Senate Seat, Says He Will Appeal Jail Sentence
Massachusetts State Senator Anthony D. Galluccio resigned his Senate seat Tuesday night after being sentenced on Monday to a year in jail for violating his probation for an October hit-and-run accident.
Senator Galluccio Fails Breathalyzer Tests
Massachusetts State Senator Anthony D. Galluccio, sentenced recently to six months’ home confinement for an October 4 hit-and-run accident, failed a series of breathalyzer tests on Tuesday and attributed the results to his use of two brands of toothpastes.
Red Line Train Derails
A derailed Red Line train near the Alewife Station interrupted T service around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Where to Eat if You're Still Stranded in Cambridge
Are still stuck on campus (hooray for snow and cancelled flights) and sad that the dining halls closed today after ...
Snowed In at Harvard
It turns out a blizzard-like storm might keep you stuck in Cambridge. Find out if your travel plans were affected.
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Cambridge youth often use the Pit, a sunken depression next to the Harvard Square T-stop, as a social gathering space.
Eccentric People Create Eclectic Pit
A man holds a sign outside the Harvard Square T-stop offering a “Free Bible Quiz.” Bruce M. Benson says his objective is not to convert people, but to start conversations with the people he encounters in the Square. And the Pit, the sunken amphitheater that surrounds the T-stop entrance, seemed the perfect place for interesting encounters.
Carols in the Square
Carolers sing in front of the information kiosk by the Harvard Square T-stop and the Pit.
Cambridge Holds Climate Congress
In light of the Copenhagen Climate Summit, Cambridge called to order its own Climate Emergency Congress, convening over 150 community members Saturday to discuss the potential climate challenges facing the city.
Holly Fair
The Cambridge Center for Adult Education held its annual Holly Fair, the oldest crafts fair in Cambridge, at its Brattle Street location over the weekend.