This variation of the hamburger – beef and onion on a flaky, sliced flatbread – is served as street food to the lucky residents of Shaanxi province in Northwestern China.
Chinese beef burger at Xian Cool Noodle
Few surprises from Cambridge-Somerville voters, who back gun control, cannabis and party primaries
Cambridge’s vote count from the general election wasn’t available until around 3:30 a.m., but there were as few surprises as Somerville results out more than six hours earlier.
Somerville voters stick with Democrats, keep gun control and cannabis sales and reject ‘jungle primaries’
In a deep blue area where many seats were decided in September primaries, the most exciting votes in Tuesday’s general election were for nine statewide ballot questions.
CultureHouse does Kiosk ‘magic’ amid Harvard Square construction, but some see history as a guide to future use
Use of the historic Cambridge Kiosk in Harvard Square will be reconsidered, and that may include bringing back its “Out of Town News” neon sign and name.
Cambridge official assures that MWRA has moved on from plan to take or seriously disrupt Magazine Beach
Universal opposition has scared away the MWRA from a proposal to take Magazine Beach parkland in Cambridgeport, the deputy city manager said.
People with disabilities are ‘very, very scared’ by Trump policies, inspiring statement of support in Cambridge
Cambridge officials affirmed disability rights are civil rights, addressing threats by the Donald Trump presidential administration about involuntary institutionalizations.
Cambridge meetings, Nov. 2-9: Proposing no more destruction without a building permit in place
Take part in meetings on ending destruction without a building permit in place and the end of the Green Street eateries in favor of more homes.
Somerville meetings, Nov. 2-9: Adding homes at Boynton Yards and limiting backyard ‘cottages’
Take part in meetings on progress at 90 Washington St., Boynton Yards and on construction of backyard “cottages” that can be as big as the homes in front of them.
After 30 years, Lizard Lounge club and Cambridge Common restaurant close in early 2027 with expected property sale
Owners Holly Heslop and Charlie Christopher say they are in talks with a buyer for the property between Harvard and Porter squares.
The Independent’s locally themed crossword puzzle: Witch will you choose?
The Independent’s 10th locally themed puzzle – they come every other Saturday courtesy of local creator Daniel Mangoubi – marks one of the Cambridge-Somerville area's favorite holidays: Halloween,...