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?
BITE Herb roasted potatoes at Veggie Grill by Marc Levy April 15, 2026 A visit that started off poorly, with an $8 burger that was secretly a $12 burger. Things got better when searching the menu for side dishes.
MENU Get a peek at the new Urban Hearth; Bon Me has a meal subscription; Assembly Row adds farmers market by Marc Levy April 15, 2026 See the new Urban Hearth and get a last meal at the location that’s closing; meals by chef Ali Fong at home; a new June-to-October farmers market.
DEVELOPMENT Somervillians can see proposals for 90 Washington St. on Friday and give opinions on them April 22 by Marc Levy April 13, 2026 Redevelopment plans for a 4-acre Cobble Hill site owned by the city will be viewed and talked about at meeting held online April 22.
TAXONOMY Tax tip of the week: Your employer can contribute to a kid’s Trump Account starting July 4 by Vincent Hicks April 13, 2026 Unlike your contributions, which are after-tax, employer contributions come pretax, similar to how a company might contribute to a retirement plan.
FOOD Where to gorge with all-you-can-eat and buffets in Cambridge and Somerville by Julia Carpi April 10, 2026 One appeal of the buffet is not having to make hard choices. The wealth of Cambridge and Somerville buffet options perform that role on a broader scale.