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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.

OPINION

Somerville’s budget details (2026 edition): School and police budgets offer plenty to puzzle through

by Chris Dwan June 10, 2026

The budget does not account for pending agreements with police unions and includes strong-arm tactics over just $600,000 for the schools.

COMMUNITY

Tuesday office hour in Davis Square (Diesel, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.)

by Marc Levy June 9, 2026

Bring story ideas, questions, concerns or complaints to one of our convenient locations – or, even better, come with proposals about become part of a team.

DID YOU KNOW

Jerry’s Pit and North Cambridge’s industrial past are spotlighted in the week’s History Hang

by Beth Folsom of History Cambridge June 8, 2026

At the mid-1840s height of the industrial revolution, there were clay pits and brickyards all over the area. The most extensive brick plant was in North Cambridge.