FASHION Rise of the expressive puffer coat by Julie Mahdavi February 27, 2026 This winter, the puffer isn’t just a coat, it’s a mood, and Cambridge and Somerville have been deep in it.
MUSIC Boston Bitdown music festival expands because its organizers never unplug by Michael Gutierrez February 27, 2026 Boston Bitdown respawns March 5-8, expanding its fun to four days and welcoming more than 50 musicians and artists from Salem to Somerville.
TRANSPORTATION Bus changes starting April 5 gives more access to Arlington and Burlington by Marc Levy February 27, 2026 Six bus routes see changes starting April 5, including the CT2, 85 and 87 that are serving riders in Cambridge and Somerville.
DEVELOPMENT Adding mass timber tech to zoning means more affordable housing for Somerville, councilor says by Marc Levy February 27, 2026 A zoning change to allow mass timber and all-affordable buildings to go to eight stories from seven goes to a Land Use Committee in March.
MUSIC Say She She’s disco revival is disconcerting only if you stop dancing long enough to think by Michael Gutierrez February 26, 2026 Disco is back! The NYC-based outfit Say She She, fronted by three sashaying vocalists, made the argument Saturday at The Sinclair.
BUSINESS J. August reopens Friday in Harvard Square with its familiar university merch by Marc Levy February 26, 2026 J. August opened in 1891 in a building owned by an all-male Porcellian Club at what was then an all-male Harvard. Its mission is different now.
BITE Thai chili lemonade at Saigon Tiger by Travis Dillon February 26, 2026 All weather is ice cream weather, and why not the same for lemonade? This one has a bright flavor, not too sweet or acidic, and a surprise spiciness.
COMMUNITY Somerville Democrats gather Sunday to prepare for convention weighing in on Markey seat by Marc Levy February 26, 2026 Registered Democrats in Somerville vote Sunday to elect delegates to attend May’s Democratic State Convention.
FOOD Eye-tricking viral pastries at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts Cafe now include the Strawberry by Carson Paradis February 25, 2026 The Mango is not a mango. The Lemon is not a lemon. Starting this week, the Strawberry is not a strawberry. Here's how a cafe does it.
THEATER How clown troupe Liars and Believers created the apocalyptic death match of ‘The End is Nigh’ by Kilian Melloy February 25, 2026 A play that’s “Animaniacs” meets “The Hunger Games” has creative and philosophical concerns behind its clowning, brightness and physical comedy.