FOOD Nagomi Bento’s expansion into Cambridge means more snacks, bowls, drinks and happiness by Marc Levy March 10, 2026 Less than two years after opening in Somerville’s Bow Market, Nagomi Bento is expanding to Cambridge. The Japanese restaurant, between Harvard and Porter squares, is expected to open the second week...
NEWS Police budget in Cambridge draws attention to overlap with social services and unarmed response team by Marc Levy March 10, 2026 There were no “defund the police” calls, but overlaps in services were examined critically in a Finance Committee hearing.
COMMUNITY We have Tuesday office hours, and tonight they’re in Central Square March 10, 2026 As part of its mission of community, The Independent plans weekly “office hours” at two convenient locations in Cambridge and Somerville.
NEWS Political climate change pushes Ig Nobel Prize ceremony to Europe after 35 years by Marc Levy March 10, 2026 The Ig Nobel Prize ceremony is moving to Europe, and its Sept. 3 awards – the 36th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony – take place in Zurich.
NEWS Cambridge will pay $400,000 over a gun discharge rather than risk paying more after a trial by Marc Levy March 10, 2026 Cambridge plans to settle a settle a lawsuit filed by retired police lieutenant, who said his weapon fired because of a manufacturing flaw.
COMMUNITY Decriminalization of sex work is explored with experts in a Thursday conversation by The Black Response March 9, 2026 A film screening and panel of experts grows a collective understanding of the experience of sex workers amid an erosion of freedom and democracy.
TAXONOMY Tax tip of the week: The IRS has three years on its audit clock. Get it started by filing on time. by Vincent Hicks March 9, 2026 The IRS has a limited time to review and challenge a tax return. Filing a return promptly helps ensure this clock begins running as early as possible.
NEWS There’s already debate, over the Legislature’s work ethic, as Miller challenges Connolly in the 26th by Marc Levy March 8, 2026 A seat encompassing East Cambridge and East Somerville is getting its first Democratic political primary – and race of any kind – since 2016.
NEWS As weather warms, cities wait to see how long until their biggest snow piles melt away by Marc Levy March 8, 2026 Somerville city staff compare this year with 2015, when “the snow piles lasted until May,” and a Cambridge spokesperson eyed early summer.
OPINION Why Somerville still doesn’t have public toilets by Chris Dwan March 8, 2026 The company that makes the Portland Loo is not licensed by Massachusetts, so its structures are not allowed (except in several neighboring cities).