Hate Crimes Reported to Harvard Police Doubled From 2022 to 2023

The number of hate crimes reported to the Harvard University Police Department doubled from 2022 to 2023, and included hate crimes on the basis of religion for the first time in at least two years.

Green Line Derails Near Lechmere Station, Injures 6

An eastbound MBTA Green Line train derailed Tuesday evening near Lechmere Station near Kendall Square after the wheels of the lead trolly came off the tracks, resulting in six injuries.

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8 Employees Fired by Company Managing Harvard Gyms

HealthFitness, a company that operates several of Harvard’s gyms, fired at least eight employees last week without warning, including three Harvard students, six current and former recreational staff members said.

Harvard Student Attacked With Glass Bottle, Punched Repeatedly at Felipe’s

A Harvard student was hit with a glass bottle and punched in the face multiple times in an assault at Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria on Tuesday night.

Cyclist Killed in Crash With SUV on Memorial Drive

A Newton man died after being hit by an SUV while riding his bicycle on Memorial Drive Monday evening, marking the third cyclist to die in a collision in Cambridge since June.

In Last Month, Harvard Police Increased Security at Jewish Events

Harvard University Police Department along with local police forces have increased security measures at Jewish and Israel related events on campus in the last month.

Biker Hit By Car on Memorial Drive, Suffers Serious Injuries

A bicyclist suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car near Boston University’s DeWolfe Boathouse on Monday evening, according to the Massachusetts State Police, who said the investigation was ongoing.

‘Eerie Feeling’: Cambridge Residents Mixed On Central Square Surveillance Program

Cambridge residents are watching closely as the city moves ahead on plans to install more surveillance cameras in Central Square — and they have mixed reviews.

Harvard Warned of a Police Response to Campus Protests. Here’s What HUPD Can Actually Do.

Just before the pro-Palestine encampment ended last spring, the Harvard University Police Department told a group of University affiliates that officers would only use their authority to enforce state law on campus.

HUPD Detectives Respond to Surge in Thefts With Little Success

More than a dozen students whose belongings have been stolen said that HUPD’s efforts to investigate the thefts and identify a perpetrator proved fruitless.

Police Safely Remove Man Experiencing Mental Health Crisis From Science Center Roof

Dozens of law enforcement officers swarmed the Science Center on Monday evening in response to a 911 call of a man experiencing a mental health emergency on the roof of the building.

27-Year-Old Struck by Motor Vehicle in Harvard Square Hit-And-Run

A 27-year-old suffered minor injuries after a motor vehicle struck them and fled the scene near the Harvard Kennedy School on Thursday night, according to the Massachusetts State Police.

Alleged Ringleader of Cambridge Brothel Network to Plead Guilty, Court Filings Show

The alleged ringleader of a high-end Cambridge brothel network is set to plead guilty to felony charges later this month — the latest update in a case that has dominated local headlines since the network was busted in November 2023.

Democracy Center Renovation Further Delayed as Historical Commission Approves Landmark Study

After two hours of discussion and debate, the Cambridge Historical Commission voted to establish a historical landmark study for the Democracy Center, potentially postponing plans to remodel the space.