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The bank told me my pension paycheck was ‘held up by the feds.’

by Martin G. Evans July 12, 2026

After more than 20 years, I had to go looking for a paycheck. I talked with a bank supervisor. The results sequentially astonished, alarmed and outraged me.

OPINION

In today’s real estate market, it’s all about the white chair with black metal legs

by Nicholas Marchuk July 12, 2026

I’m interested in learning what kind of architecture results when a software engineer marries a lab technician, so that’s what we’re going to look at.

COMMUNITY

The Independent’s locally themed crossword puzzle: Bumpy Road

by Marc Levy July 11, 2026

The Independent’s second locally themed puzzle celebrates a facet of Somerville history that is, in a way, reflected in ancient Cambridge history.

BICYCLING

Your routes during the red line shutdown July 21-30

by Eric Cao July 10, 2026

How to get around when the MBTA red line closes July 21-30 Alewife in Cambridge and Park Street in Boston for infrastructure upgrades.

COMMUNITY

Match Day at Bow, Global Grooves and more: Celebrating the World Cup in Somerville and Cambridge

by Marc Levy July 7, 2026

World Cup festivities are still kicking in Somerville and Cambridge as the global soccer competition enters its final weeks.

COMMUNITY

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

by Marc Levy July 7, 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

Cambridge’s bicentennial celebrations emphasized unity through diversity

by Beth Folsom of History Cambridge July 6, 2026

Cambridge began to prepare for the 200th anniversary of the nation’s independence a full decade before the first event of the Bicentennial era.

OPINION

A missive from the Church of the Cambridge Licensing Commission, ca. 1851

by Nicholas Marchuk July 5, 2026

“The sin of this son of Cambridge was in willful disobedience of the command of God to not imbibe more than one alcoholic drink every 30 minutes.”

BICYCLING

Ride along the Alewife Brook and Mystic River, a MassTrails 10 featured route

by Eric Cao July 3, 2026

Experience wildlife and history along the 7-mile route, featured as one of the MassTrails 10 for 2026.

OPINION

Green space is at risk in Camberville

by Cambridge Somerville Independent July 1, 2026

A wonderful section of green space at the former Matignon high school has been enjoyed by the surrounding community for more than 50 years.