BUSINESS Lesley University faculty say they are ready to strike, and they want protection if the school shuts or sells by Marc Levy April 16, 2026 Faculty say they are fighting for fair compensation, manageable workloads and contract retention in the event of an acquisition or shutdown.
NEWS Cambridge Police Department sees an abrupt turnover as Christine Elow retires as commissioner by Marc Levy April 16, 2026 Cambridge Police Department commissioner Christine Elow has announced her retirement after 30 years with the city. Her last day is Friday.
MUSIC Vinyl Heads, Rejoice by Michael Gutierrez April 16, 2026 A roundup of our favorite records stores to visit on Record Store Day this April 18.
FASHION Cambridge and Somerville 2026 spring style by Julie Mahdavi April 16, 2026 Expect a touch of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy minimalism as well as breathable cotton poplin, linen blends and lightweight knits.
BUSINESS Inman Eats & Crafts street fair May 17 is the start of a powerful event rotation for the all-local square by Marc Levy April 15, 2026 Inman Eats & Crafts is a celebration of everything Inman Square – “eclectic retailers, fabulous makers, our casual eats and culinary treats.”
BUSINESS Cambridge city councillor McGovern urges a boycott of Citizens Bank over its support of ICE by Marc Levy April 15, 2026 Pressure against Citizens Bank for its political investments has grown to include Cambridge city councillor Marc McGovern.
THEATER The last three A.R.T. plays in Harvard Square share a theme for Trump’s America by Marc Levy April 15, 2026 Eugène Ionesco’s “Rhinoceros,” a rock opera about the abortion network called The Janes and an underground railroad tale called “Mexodus.”
LET’S GET COFFEE Three squares, three worlds of coffee: Yego in Teele, Bom Dough in Inman and Maprang in Union by Corky White April 15, 2026 These cafés, one Rwandan, one Brazilian and one Thai, speak different taste languages.
ASK CHEF JJ These foods could be made from a can or box, but you’re going to want to DIY instead by JJ Gonson April 15, 2026 What’s something you insist on making more or less from scratch that the rest of us might just break out a box or can for?
BITE Herb roasted potatoes at Veggie Grill by Marc Levy April 15, 2026 A visit that started off poorly, with an $8 burger that was secretly a $12 burger. Things got better when searching the menu for side dishes.