News Archives - Page 22 of 32 - Cambridge

Cambridge meetings, May 18-25: We’re buying land in Lincoln and learning more about Memorial Drive attack

by Marc Levy May 17, 2026

Take part in meetings on a land buy to protect city water, a hotel expansion with a coffee and cocktail lounge and filling school district roles.

EDUCATION

Somerville is looking at bringing back an armed high school resource officer

by Marc Levy May 16, 2026

Just two years after a unanimous vote for police to be removed permanently from public schools, the administration is exploring their return.

NEWS

Officials host a gathering Friday and debriefing Tuesday to help after a Memorial Drive shootout (updated)

by Marc Levy May 15, 2026

Elected officials and health experts will be on hand at each event, and police will take questions Tuesday about a gun battle in Cambridge.

NEWS

Police investigate a stabbing outside Davis Square’s 7-Eleven

by Marc Levy May 15, 2026

The injuries to a person stabbed in Somerville on Thursday were not life-threatening, officials said. No arrest has been reported.

NEWS

Somerville Foundation throws a party Sunday to celebrate a turnaround in fortunes and brightening future

by Marc Levy May 14, 2026

Stronger Together is a four-hour party with food, live music, arts and crafts, the year’s Steph Aman Award – and pay-what-you-want entry.

NEWS

Direct election of mayors and rethinking senior parking permit fees get bumped by a week in Cambridge

by Marc Levy May 12, 2026

Two legislative replays of sorts got delays Monday in Cambridge and will reappear on next week’s City Council agenda: reviewing ways voters might elect a mayor directly, rather than having...

NEWS

City councillor wields race to oppose an antisurveillance order about devices that listen for gunfire

by Marc Levy May 11, 2026

Harsh remarks toward fellow city councillors sidelined a vote on whether Cambridge keeps the gunfire-detection technology known as ShotSpotter.

NEWS

Police were hunting for shooter when he opened fire with an assault rifle, leaving two with critical injuries

by Marc Levy May 11, 2026

A gunman in emotional crisis left two people with life-threatening injuries as he roved Memorial Drive in Cambridge with a rifle.

NEWS

Three victims reported in Memorial Drive shooting

by Marc Levy May 11, 2026

Police are massed in Cambridge for a 1:30 p.m. shooting with two victims. Police are diverting traffic but saying there is no ongoing danger to the public.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, May 11-18: Parking costs are going up, and 90 Washington St. project advances

by Marc Levy May 10, 2026

Take part in meetings on raising parking permit and meter fees and remaking 90 Washington St. Also, get some pizza in wards 1 and 6!