As part of its mission of community, The Independent plans weekly “office hours” at two convenient locations, and the hours start this week.
We have Tuesday office hours, and tonight they’re in Central Square
Mass transit is slowed by snowstorm and cleanup, MBTA warns
The MBTA warned that extreme snowfall and a massive cleanup effort will result in “a number of service changes” for travel through Tuesday.
Somerville meetings, Feb. 23-March 2: Kennedy yard improvements and new school ideas
Take part in meetings about the McGrath Boulevard project, school improvement plans and funding for school and playing field projects.
Cambridge meetings, Feb. 22-March 1: CambridgeSide project sees delays, Healthpeak advances
Take part in meetings on school district budgeting, bike lanes on part of Broadway and developments in East Cambridge and the Alewife Quad.
What you need to know about the Sunday snowstorm in Cambridge and Somerville
A blizzard may dump between 1 and 2 feet of snow between 4 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. Tuesday, with gusts of up to 60 mph and whiteout conditions.
Survey notes rise in anti-Zionism among Jews in the area, now home to a non-Zionist synagogue
There’s been an 8 percent increase in area Jewish households since 2015 – and among them, 38 percent of their inhabitants identify as anti-Zionist.
When Donald Trump shut down Snap benefits, it ended talks for a new Central Square grocery store
Opening a city-run grocery store was part of Ayah Al-Zubi’s successful run last year for Cambridge City Council. While she campaigned, a group that included Cambridge government officials, agency...
Immigration attorney Diann Slavit Baylis wants Governor’s Council seat to appoint better judges
While most immigration proceedings are federal, a path to citizenship for unaccompanied minors is determined at the state level, the candidate notes.
Somerville meetings, Feb. 17-23: Surveillance technologies and McGrath changes
Take part in these meetings on surveillance technologies, later serving hours and new eateries, McGrath Highway changes and more.
Cambridge meetings, Feb. 17-24: Traffic infrastructure and school budgets
Take part in these meetings on Reid Overpass reconstruction, Mount Auburn Street changes, school district budgeting and more.