Off Campus
Amid Quarantine, Harvard's Varsity Teams Stay Connected
Late Sunday night, Harvard men’s lacrosse coach Gerry M. Byrne emailed his players a link to the song “Down to the River To Pray.”
Harvard's Remote Mental Health Services Elicit Mixed Reviews
After the coronavirus outbreak prompted Harvard’s Counseling and Mental Health Services to transition to solely remote care, some students have voiced appreciation for CAMHS’ continued support, while others raise concerns about the quality of its communication and its care.
Cambridge Barber Shop
Central Barber Shop is located on Mass Ave. and is often frequented by Harvard Law School students due to its proximity to the Law School.
City Developers Pledge More Building as Affordable Housing Issues Persist
As a paucity of available affordable housing continues to plague the Cambridge area, the city government’s Housing Committee gathered Tuesday to assess the current outlook and discuss looming challenges.
PILOT Program
Boston's PILOT, or 'payment in lieu of taxes,' program encourages medical, educational, and cultural institutions to make voluntary contributions to make up for the fact they they are exempt from property taxes.
Harvard Management Company
The Harvard Management Company, which manages Harvard's endowment, is located in the Federal Reserve Bank Building in Boston.
Central Kitchen Marijuana Dispensary
Central Kitchen, a bar and eatery in Cambridge's Central Square, is being replaced by Western Front, a marijuana dispensary.
City Council Meeting
Cambridge City Council met on Monday evening in the Sullivan Chamber for their weekly scheduled meeting.
Cambridge Public Works
The Cambridge Department of Public Works provides a variety of services to maintain and improve the city of Cambridge.
Archaeological Dig Findings
At the site of an archaeological dig in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood, interesting artifacts were unearthed, including a toy animal leg, melon candy wrappers, burnt cigarette wrappers, cassette tapes, and empty soda bottles.
Sheep-Skull Beer
The Cambridge Brewing Company presents "For Those Who Hear The Whisper", a Norwegian strong dark ale brewed with sheep skulls from local butcher M.F. Dulock. Definitely not vegan/vegetarian friendly.
Salem Psychic Fair
The Salem Psychic Fair and Witches' Market featured tarot card readings, palm readings, and crystal ball scrying.
Arboretum Solar Panels
The Arnold Arboretum is in the process of installing new solar panels to generate energy as part of their mission to lower their carbon footprint.
Creating Pottery to Destroy
Striving to meet Nakazato’s — and his own — high standards, Everard made more than 5,000 plates during his first six months of apprenticeship. Most were destroyed before they reached the kiln, and their clay was recycled for later use. Every piece that enters the kiln must be perfect.
