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In a Council Comeback Bid, Peter Hsu Wants to Serve Cambridge’s ‘Most Vulnerable Populations’
As a doctor, Peter Hsu treated vulnerable patients in hospitals across the country. Now in his second bid for City Council, he wants to “raise the standards of public health” for Cambridge, too.
Harvard Affiliates Join Crowd of Tens of Thousands at Boston’s No Kings Rally
Thousands gathered in Boston Common on Saturday as part of nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations to protest the Trump administration’s policies.
City Council Candidates Weigh In Against Trump Settlement at Harvard Dems Forum
Cambridge City Council candidates pushed Harvard to stand up to the Trump administration at a Tuesday night forum hosted by the Harvard College Democrats.
‘Implementer of Work’: Sumbul Siddiqui Runs for Fifth Term on City Council
Cambridge City Councilor Sumbul Siddiqui left her term as mayor after enacting her key priorities of piloting universal preschool and preserving affordable housing. As she runs for her fifth term on the Cambridge City Council, she is positioning herself as an “implementer” who has the experience to make her priorities into policies.
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.
