When pastry and coffee are good and conjoin their aromas, that makes for a peak experience. But humor was another sense tapped this week.
Aroma-ing around Somerville to Michette and Hearth & Hug
Amid opposition to a project with 100 affordable homes for families, even a new park draws fire
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.
Licensers officially take back ideas on limiting alcohol sales, with months of process yet to come
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.
Full housing needs study for Cambridge is due in early 2027
Data on affordability, demographics and demand for Cambridge housing will be gathered for the first time in 10 years to see what lies ahead.
Personal finance tip of the week: You can withdraw your own Roth IRA contributions
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.
Margaret Fuller House project wins approval, with a food pantry upgrade and housing replacing a parking lot
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.
Cambridge wants to give its small businesses a tax break on the stuff in their offices
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.
What’s in your pantry? Part 2: Garlic and onion, oil and vinegar, jams and jellies and more
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.
Sipping cousins: Coffee as a common language
George Bernard Shaw said that England and America are two countries divided by a common language. Coffee brings us together.
Cheese boureka at Tatte
$4.50 Until recently, I hadn’t spent much time at Assembly Row – it’s a little out of the way for me – but found myself camping out while awaiting the launch of a summer farmers market. That let me...