Business Archives - Page 14 of 32 - Cambridge

It’s the Atomic age of laundry in East Cambridge, making Apple Pay finally an advertised amenity

by Marc Levy July 2, 2026

Plenty of local laundromats have apps and free Wi-Fi, but a new Atomic Laundry in East Cambridge is leading the way back to 2014, the year Apple Pay was introduced.

BITE

Samosas at the Davis Square Farmers Market

by Marc Levy July 1, 2026

Go with SamosaMan's spicy chicken: This hand pie was packed to bursting with meat with a good burn to it – sort of a signifier of spice without making the eater’s eyes water.

LET’S GET COFFEE

Aroma-ing around Somerville to Michette and Hearth & Hug

by Corky White July 1, 2026

When pastry and coffee are good and conjoin their aromas, that makes for a peak experience. But humor was another sense tapped this week.

DEVELOPMENT

Amid opposition to a project with 100 affordable homes for families, even a new park draws fire

by Marc Levy July 1, 2026

Along with 100 affordable homes in a pair of buildings, there could be a new park, community room and retail center to replace two underused parking lots.

BUSINESS

Licensers officially take back ideas on limiting alcohol sales, with months of process yet to come

by Marc Levy June 30, 2026

Unpopular ideas for Cambridge bar regulations have been pulled back formally by the License Commission, including rules around last call and time between drinks that customers can order.

BUSINESS

Full housing needs study for Cambridge is due in early 2027

by Catalina Mena June 29, 2026

Data on affordability, demographics and demand for Cambridge housing will be gathered for the first time in 10 years to see what lies ahead.

TAXONOMY

Personal finance tip of the week: You can withdraw your own Roth IRA contributions

by Vincent Hicks June 29, 2026

The goal is usually to leave the money invested for the long term, but it’s helpful to know your original contributions might be available if life throws a curveball.

DEVELOPMENT

Margaret Fuller House project wins approval, with a food pantry upgrade and housing replacing a parking lot

by Marc Levy June 26, 2026

A mixed-income housing project can go forward at the Margaret Fuller House community center in a $3.8 million deal with the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority.

BUSINESS

Cambridge wants to give its small businesses a tax break on the stuff in their offices

by Marc Levy June 24, 2026

Small businesses could benefit from a 50 percent increase in the city’s personal property tax exemption – to $30,000 in assessed value from $20,000.

ASK CHEF JJ

What’s in your pantry? Part 2: Garlic and onion, oil and vinegar, jams and jellies and more

by JJ Gonson June 24, 2026

The things I think are essential to cooking at home add spice, a squeeze of citrus, a bite of onion or garlic or a dash of oil and vinegar.