Community Archives - Page 10 of 17 - Cambridge

Cambridge’s long history with ‘the beautiful game’ of soccer highlights immigrant contributions to the city

by Beth Folsom of History Cambridge June 22, 2026

In its earliest days in Cambridge, soccer was a way to offer Harvard students a sport they could play, but not enjoy overly much. How times have changed.

OPINION

First task force meeting shows Cambridge is getting serious about social housing

by Cambridge Somerville Independent June 21, 2026

Presentations on social housing run throughout the summer and fall to educate residents on its features and key decision points to be voted in coming months.

OPINION

Scots’ introduction to Bunker Hill Day, from Revolutionary War reenactors to SpongeBob

by Nicholas Marchuk June 21, 2026

Are we just war and cartoons? I hope the Scottish people visiting our little slice of purgatory know that Boston, and the United States, is more.

BICYCLING

Celebrating Kittie Knox, the Black cyclist who rode her way through the barriers of the 1800s

by Eric Cao June 19, 2026

Katherine T. “Kittie” Knox was a pioneering cyclist who challenged racial and gender barriers. MassBike celebrated her Friday with the fifth annual Kittie Knox ride.

COMMUNITY

Tuesday office hour in Central Square (Toscanini’s, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.)

by Marc Levy June 16, 2026

Bring story ideas, questions, concerns or complaints – or, even better, come with proposals about how you can become part of a team.

DID YOU KNOW

Today’s Glacken Field results from a series of struggles and unexpected wins, and JFK plays a cameo

by Jen Craft for History Cambridge June 15, 2026

Before children could run and play on Glacken, the city had to create it from untamed marshes that were a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

OPINION

The bottom of ‘Swan Lake’

by Nicholas Marchuk June 14, 2026

All the talent on display in the American Repertory Theater musical “Black Swan” needs to be backed by a good story.

BICYCLING

Boston Cafe Bikers fulfill the promise of their name weekly and are expanding their destinations

by Eric Cao June 12, 2026

Boston Cafe Bikers go weekly to cafes and other destinations, with many starting or ending in Cambridge and Somerville.

COMMUNITY

How to enjoy the World Cup in Cambridge and Somerville

by Marc Levy June 11, 2026

World Cup soccer has arrived in Somerville and Cambridge, with its Cambridge United series of outdoor soccer screenings and community celebrations.

COMMUNITY

How to handle the National Weather Service’ two-day heat advisory

by Marc Levy June 11, 2026

With Thursday’s high heat and humidity continuing over the coming days, the city of Somerville passed along an alert and tips on staying cool, healthy and safe.