Business Archives - Page 19 of 27 - Cambridge

Company gets pushback in proposing to build Union Square homes instead of expected lab space

by Marc Levy April 21, 2026

Up to 200 new homes with a park, library branch and other community benefits for Union Square made for a sweet pitch, but not all were convinced.

FOOD

Somerville Plant-Based Restaurant Week has dishes and deals to help savor saving the Earth

by Marc Levy April 18, 2026

There are bargains and special dishes at 19 restaurants for Plant-Based Restaurant Week, from new specialty pizzas to buy-one, get-one deals.

DEVELOPMENT

Cambridge Redevelopment Authority makes real estate moves in North and East Cambridge

by Marc Levy April 17, 2026

The most prominent builder in North Cambridge may now be the quasi-governmental agency the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority. Its board voted Thursday to put up six stories of mixed-income housing at...

DEVELOPMENT

Developers are putting backyard cottages ‘on steroids’ to turn them into triple-deckers, former officials say

by Marc Levy April 16, 2026

Developers are abusing the ability to create “backyard cottages” in Somerville, bringing crammed-in but unaffordable condos.

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.

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.

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?