NEWS Cambridge meetings, May 4-11: Budget season hearings begin and officials talk AI in schools by Marc Levy May 3, 2026 Take part in meetings on an Ellery Street multifamily plan, artificial intelligence in school, redesigned bus routes and Cambridge‘s next annual budget.
NEWS Somerville meetings, May 4-11: Building a school and moving council meetings to Tuesdays (in 2028) by Marc Levy May 3, 2026 Take part in meetings on building a replacement school, filling crossing guard shortages, changes to meeting schedules and much more.
FOOD Owner plans to close S&S Restaurant in Inman this summer by Marc Levy May 1, 2026 S&S Restaurant owner Gary Mitchell hints at “other things” coming after the deli ends its 107-year run in Inman Square.
DEVELOPMENT A developer’s ‘monolith’ and giant parking garage concept took an advisory group by surprise by Marc Levy May 1, 2026 “Admittedly, it’s probably too much parking,” a development company representative said. Another company proposed a large grass field instead.
ARTS Groups align on reclaiming Davis Square as a home for everyday art, starting Friday with a concert series by Marc Levy April 30, 2026 Two efforts to revive the square as a community gathering place are at critical stages, starting with a Down in Davis concert series launching Friday.
EDUCATION No immediate change in leadership is signaled at Graham & Parks, now the site of a discrimination lawsuit by Marc Levy April 30, 2026 A principal has seen two investigations into workplace toxicity and two discrimination lawsuits between two public school districts.
FOOD Taste of Cambridge, nearing end of early bird sales, adds six more sources of samples and sips by Marc Levy April 29, 2026 Surfside, Caffe Nero, Boston Burger Co., McCarthy’s and Toad, and Patco Brands join the June 17 endless-samples event.
BITE Shrimp hand pie at Chatty Patty by Marc Levy April 29, 2026 These Caribbean-style patties come out sizzling, with the kind of grease sheen that signals you’re about to enjoy yourself.
BUSINESS Two-day educator strike begins at Lesley University by Marc Levy April 28, 2026 Demands include livable wages, manageable workloads and a “successorship clause” to keep their contract if the school is sold.
DEVELOPMENT Alternative Davis Square apartment designs are online from Copper Mill by Marc Levy April 28, 2026 The original design for the 500 units was a 26-story tower that found significant opposition in the community even among housing advocates.