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Harvard College Dems Endorse Candidates for Cambridge City Council, School Committee
The Harvard College Democrats endorsed three challengers for local office last week, the club’s latest foray into Cambridge politics amid an increasingly competitive local election cycle.
New Progressive Organization Pushes School Committee Candidates to Empower Teachers at Forum
The Cambridge Progressive Electoral Collaboration pushed School Committee candidates to commit to increasing teacher involvement in district leadership decisions during their Sunday afternoon forum.
School Committee Candidate Eugenia Schraa Huh ’04 Says CPS Has Focused on Optics, Not Outcomes
When Cambridge School Committee candidate Eugenia B. Schraa Huh ’04 first unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the School Committee in 2023, Cambridge Public Schools was in the throes of a debate over how to bring back Algebra 1 instruction in middle schools.
Discouraged by Federal Politics, Harvard Students Mobilize in Local Elections
Harvard students discouraged about national politics are finding hope at the local level, throwing themselves into Cambridge politics during the most competitive municipal elections in a generation.
Cambridge Education Association Endorses Six Challengers — And No Incumbents
Six challengers seeking seats on the Cambridge School Committee received endorsements from the Cambridge Education Association on Wednesday — the latest indication that the union is fed up with the current district leadership.
School Committee Incumbents Challenged Over Superintendent Search, K-Lo at CEA Forum
Cambridge School Committee incumbents were forced to defend their records at the first School Committee forum of the election season, revealing widespread discontent after a consequential term full of contentious decisions.
‘Addicted to Spending’: CCC Endorsed Candidates Talk Fiscal Responsibility at Forum
Eleven Cambridge City Council and School Committee candidates appeared at a Cambridge Citizens Coalition forum on Sunday night, unilaterally criticizing what they deemed as ineffective spending.
Cambridge Super PACs Throw Their Weight Behind Council Candidates, Leaving Incumbent Vulnerable
Two major Cambridge super PACs released their endorsements on Thursday, leaving incumbent Patricia M. “Patty” Nolan ’80 vulnerable in the upcoming November election.
Kraft Faces Pushback in Final Panel Against Wu
Moderators challenged Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft on the feasibility of his proposals for issues, including housing and pest control, during a Wednesday panel with Mayor Michelle Wu ’07.
Cambridge No Longer in a ‘Critical’ Drought, City Water Board Announces
The Water Board of the City of Cambridge announced that the City’s drought level has decreased from a level three “critical” drought to a level two “significant” drought status during a Tuesday evening meeting.
Residents Comment on Housing at Final Mass. Ave Planning Study Community Meeting
Concluding 18 months of drafting, the City of Cambridge announced the final design of the Mass. Ave Planning Study at a Thursday meeting. The study lays out four goals that will be implemented on a 15-year timeline, including to make Mass. Ave more “inviting” and “a destination,” and to increase housing options.
Kenneth Roth Says Universities Must Stand Up To Trump’s Attack on Academic Freedom
Former executive director of Human Rights Watch Kenneth Roth said universities must unite against the Trump administration’s “autocratically-inclined” attack on campus free speech at a Thursday evening book talk at the Cambridge Public Library.
Susan Wolf Delivers 2025 Mala Soloman Kamm Lecture in Ethics
Philosopher Susan Wolf delivered the 2025 Mala & Soloman Kamm Lecture in Ethics to nearly 50 Harvard affiliates on Thursday, examining the relationship between responsibility, blame, and punishment.
‘Asian to the Max’: Harvard Students Compete in Mr. Asian Sensation Pageant
Nearly 100 Harvard students and affiliates gathered in Lowell Lecture Hall Friday to watch eight undergraduates compete in “Mr. Asian Sensation,” a male pageant hosted by the Harvard-Radcliffe Chinese Students Association intended to fundraise for an Asian-focused charity.
Students Celebrate Folktales From the Black Diaspora at Harvard Foundation Event
More than 50 students gathered in Grays Hall basement on Thursday night to share and listen to folktales from the Black diaspora in celebration of Black History Month.
