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.
The bank told me my pension paycheck was ‘held up by the feds.’
Cambridge meetings, July 13-20: Potential upset for Affordable Housing Overlay zoning
Take part in meetings and gatherings on progress in Carl Barron Plaza, possible changes for Affordable Housing Overlay zoning and more.
Somerville meetings, July 13-20: After nearly two decades, a big step at the Star Market site
Take part in meetings on the development of the 90 Washington site, apartments in Porter Square and breaking ground at the old Star Market.
In today’s real estate market, it’s all about the white chair with black metal legs
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.
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Building at 40 Thorndike and its tower of empty office space sells for $1 and assumption of $232M debt
The building opened its doors Oct. 8, 2024, and filled the 48 affordable residential units at its base – but never the 420,000 square feet of office and retail space.
The Independent’s locally themed crossword puzzle: Bumpy Road
The Independent’s second locally themed puzzle celebrates a facet of Somerville history that is, in a way, reflected in ancient Cambridge history.
Nice, a Fest returns to Davis Square, July 24-26, after a year hiatus
The Indie previews the acts (and pizza slices) we're most excited about at one of the premier indie music events of the summer.
Silent vigil is held for Louisa Gag, bicyclist killed by a truck, and a gathering is planned for Sunday
Hundreds gathered for a silent vigil Friday for Louisa Gag, a bicyclist and transit advocate killed by a truck driver the previous day.
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State representative Connolly and challenger Miller agree on plenty in debate over good government
The race between five-term incumbent Mike Connolly and political newcomer Neil Miller for state representative in the Middlesex 26th district is an experiential and physical difference: Connolly has...
Your routes during the red line shutdown July 21-30
How to get around when the MBTA red line closes July 21-30 Alewife in Cambridge and Park Street in Boston for infrastructure upgrades.
‘The Invite’ reminds us that middle age is coming for millennials
Olivia Wilde directs and stars in this dark comedy about an unhappy couple.
Somerville Theatre and College Avenue building in Davis are for sale, along with Arlington Capitol Theatre site (updated)
The Somerville Theatre property is for sale, along with the Arlington Capitol Theatre site, affecting several tenants and potentiall a seismic change for cinema in the area.
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Decker and MacKay hold a forum on social justice that keeps slipping into a debate on good government
There were glimpses of issues-based ways voters might differentiate between candidates where office seekers are likely to all be progressive and pursue simiilar policies.
Harry Dean Stanton at 100
The Brattle Theater spotlights 13 of the beloved character actor's most impactful films on the centennial of his birthday.
Sufi Boutique clothes the homeless from the porch of a rug shop and the memory of a newcomer’s struggles
From an enclosed front porch at Noor Oriental Rugs, Mohammad Nooraee provides donated clothing to his “street friends” seeking a sense of dignity.
Scoffing that Cambridge is ‘safe’ after a shooting, plenty are ready to give up privacy for security (corrected)
Anger spilled over at a community meeting about the fatal shooting of Xavier Bautista, the latest in a string of deaths afflicting some parts of Cambridge and not others.
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Keeping up with the CSOs: Waste flowed Tuesday into the Mystic River, Charles and Alewife Brook
Sustained rainfall Tuesday caused waste to flow into public waterways again. Members of a team behind the $1.3 billion fix will take questions Monday.
Roasting (coffee, but also the weather): Barismo and Broadsheet
This past week I visited two roaster-cafés. One pioneered local cold brew. The other provides the coffee for many of the cafés we frequent.
Plantain burrito at Achilito’s Taqueria
There’s so much Mexican here that it’s been easy to miss Achilito’s, a Massachusetts family-owned chain that chose Cambridge for its third location in 2024.
Crowdfunding campaign is underway for the family of Xavier Bautista, 32, killed on the Fourth of July
The goal is a “beautiful, dignified memorial” and support for the girlfriend and 5-year-old son who will bury Bautista on Sunday.
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Citing budget cuts and no action on oversight, a Somerville committee goes 4-1 against officer cameras (corrected)
The possibility of body-worn cameras on Somerville police officers isn’t so much working its way forward as it is lurching toward a decision a little backward and upside-down.
Ihop has closed permanently in a Harvard Square that never found a reason to love it (updated)
The Ihop in Cambridge has closed quietly at 16 Eliot St. after 20 years, with even its all-day breakfast and and late-night hours failing to catch on in Harvard Square.
Match Day at Bow, Global Grooves and more: Celebrating the World Cup in Somerville and Cambridge
World Cup festivities are still kicking in Somerville and Cambridge as the global soccer competition enters its final weeks.
Reviewed: ‘Women’ is a feverishly adored cult classic deserving space among the queer canon
Exploring the glitter and grit of a first-time lesbian relationship in 2010s America, this novella is raw, sexy, and soul-stirringly haunting.
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Tuesday office hour in Davis Square (Diesel, 5:30-6:30 p.m.)
Bring story ideas, questions, concerns or complaints – or, even better, come with proposals about how you can become part of a team.
Tearing down a three-home triple-decker for three bigger homes is rejected on Roberts Road
The commission is supposed to take into account the goals expressed by the City Council in zoning changes. “Notably,” staff has said, “the need for more housing.”
Officials call a community meeting to address Saturday’s fatal shooting in Cambridge
Representatives from the offices of the mayor, city manager, police department, City Council, DA’s Office and public health providers will be available.
Groups make a Monday night push to get Beacon Hill stipend reform on November’s ballot
Things are down to the wire for political groups to get a nonbinding ballot question about state Legislature stipend reform onto the ballot in Cambridge.
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Cambridge’s bicentennial celebrations emphasized unity through diversity
Cambridge began to prepare for the 200th anniversary of the nation’s independence a full decade before the first event of the Bicentennial era.
Police unions blame a shooting death on the City Council taking down ShotSpotter surveillance (updated)
Police unions said ShotSpotter sensors had detected gunfire “in that region of the city” where Xavier Bautista was killed, but without specifics about it helping.
Tax tip of the week: Think capital gains, and give that asset a birthday party before you let it go
Before selling an investment that has increased in value, check how long you’ve owned it. Waiting more than one year may qualify you for a big tax break.
Cambridge meetings, July 6-13: On guard against multifamily zoning mischief
Take part in meetings on shuttle buses replacing the red line for 10 days, landmarking Lexington Avenue, ground-floor businesses and more.
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Somerville meetings, July 6-13: Voting a budget didn’t resolve the police body-camera issue
Take part in meetings on combining two public schools, remaking 90 Washington St., filling Arts Council leadership and the Armory arts building, whether police will get cameras, and more.
A missive from the Church of the Cambridge Licensing Commission, ca. 1851
“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.”
Cambridge’s third gunfire incident of the year kills a Public Works employee (updated)
Though gunfire is relatively rare in Cambridge, the city has a history of it around the Fourth of July weekend.
Cambridge Porchfest is coming to a stoop near you next weekend
The local festival runs it back with a two-day schedule, spotlighting breezy sounds around the city on July 11 and 12.
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Time’s almost up for a free sundae from Gracie’s in Union Square
Also on the Menu this week: Somerville’s Mobile Farmers Market returns next week, Anna’s Taqueria has shrimp and Ten One Tea House has a big to-go box.
Ride along the Alewife Brook and Mystic River, a MassTrails 10 featured route
Experience wildlife and history along the 7-mile route, featured as one of the MassTrails 10 for 2026.
Solid Sound enchants with its music and location, nestled amid the Berkshires
Wilco fans flock to MASS MoCA for the band-curated festival, and a yo-yo world record gets broken.
Pew Pew: ‘Purgatory’
The debut EP builds a ruminating atmosphere that feels simultaneously inevitable and uncertain.
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Low rents in a CRA program offer expansions to Cini Coffee, Momma’s Grocery and the eco-friendly Green Tiger
Small businesses face displacement pressures too, but the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority intends to push back with entrepreneur-friendly leases.
It’s the Atomic age of laundry in East Cambridge, making Apple Pay finally an advertised amenity
Plenty of local laundromats have apps and free Wi-Fi, but a new Atomic Laundry in East Cambridge is leading the way back to 2014, the year Apple Pay was introduced.
‘The Death of Robin Hood’ reminds us that not all beloved stories need a gritty retelling
The Robin Hood mythology is bleakly dissected and subverted in Michael Sarnoski’s dramatic take on the famed outlaw.
Plea to the Banneker school keeps field access for now, giving dog owners a chance to keep it clean
Dog owners can save their pets’ off-leash time at the former Matignon school field, and other residents who feared losing their lawn have good news too.
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Green space is at risk in Camberville
A wonderful section of green space at the former Matignon high school has been enjoyed by the surrounding community for more than 50 years.
Samosas at the Davis Square Farmers Market
Go with SamosaMan's spicy chicken: This hand pie was packed to bursting with meat with a good burn to it – sort of a signifier of spice without making the eater’s eyes water.
Aroma-ing around Somerville to Michette and Hearth & Hug
When pastry and coffee are good and conjoin their aromas, that makes for a peak experience. But humor was another sense tapped this week.
Amid opposition to a project with 100 affordable homes for families, even a new park draws fire
Along with 100 affordable homes in a pair of buildings, there could be a new park, community room and retail center to replace two underused parking lots.
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A sunny weekend of music in Marshfield
The Indie previews the Levitate Music and Arts Festival, returning to the South Shore with reggae and more on July 18 and 19.
A four-day heat emergency begins Wednesday, and officials are warning it’ll feel like 110 degrees
An extreme heat warning called by the National Weather Service for Wednesday through Saturday has drawn declarations of heat emergencies in Cambridge and Somerville.
Cambridge meetings, July 13-20: Potential upset for Affordable Housing Overlay zoning
Take part in meetings and gatherings on progress in Carl Barron Plaza, possible changes for Affordable Housing Overlay zoning and more.
Somerville meetings, July 13-20: After nearly two decades, a big step at the Star Market site
Take part in meetings on the development of the 90 Washington site, apartments in Porter Square and breaking ground at the old Star Market.
Building at 40 Thorndike and its tower of empty office space sells for $1 and assumption of $232M debt
The building opened its doors Oct. 8, 2024, and filled the 48 affordable residential units at its base – but never the 420,000 square feet of office and retail space.
Advertisement
Silent vigil is held for Louisa Gag, bicyclist killed by a truck, and a gathering is planned for Sunday
Hundreds gathered for a silent vigil Friday for Louisa Gag, a bicyclist and transit advocate killed by a truck driver the previous day.
State representative Connolly and challenger Miller agree on plenty in debate over good government
The race between five-term incumbent Mike Connolly and political newcomer Neil Miller for state representative in the Middlesex 26th district is an experiential and physical difference: Connolly has...
Somerville Theatre and College Avenue building in Davis are for sale, along with Arlington Capitol Theatre site (updated)
The Somerville Theatre property is for sale, along with the Arlington Capitol Theatre site, affecting several tenants and potentiall a seismic change for cinema in the area.
Advertisement
Decker and MacKay hold a forum on social justice that keeps slipping into a debate on good government
There were glimpses of issues-based ways voters might differentiate between candidates where office seekers are likely to all be progressive and pursue simiilar policies.
Sufi Boutique clothes the homeless from the porch of a rug shop and the memory of a newcomer’s struggles
From an enclosed front porch at Noor Oriental Rugs, Mohammad Nooraee provides donated clothing to his “street friends” seeking a sense of dignity.
Scoffing that Cambridge is ‘safe’ after a shooting, plenty are ready to give up privacy for security (corrected)
Anger spilled over at a community meeting about the fatal shooting of Xavier Bautista, the latest in a string of deaths afflicting some parts of Cambridge and not others.
Advertisement
Keeping up with the CSOs: Waste flowed Tuesday into the Mystic River, Charles and Alewife Brook
Sustained rainfall Tuesday caused waste to flow into public waterways again. Members of a team behind the $1.3 billion fix will take questions Monday.
Roasting (coffee, but also the weather): Barismo and Broadsheet
This past week I visited two roaster-cafés. One pioneered local cold brew. The other provides the coffee for many of the cafés we frequent.
Plantain burrito at Achilito’s Taqueria
There’s so much Mexican here that it’s been easy to miss Achilito’s, a Massachusetts family-owned chain that chose Cambridge for its third location in 2024.
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Crowdfunding campaign is underway for the family of Xavier Bautista, 32, killed on the Fourth of July
The goal is a “beautiful, dignified memorial” and support for the girlfriend and 5-year-old son who will bury Bautista on Sunday.
Citing budget cuts and no action on oversight, a Somerville committee goes 4-1 against officer cameras (corrected)
The possibility of body-worn cameras on Somerville police officers isn’t so much working its way forward as it is lurching toward a decision a little backward and upside-down.
Ihop has closed permanently in a Harvard Square that never found a reason to love it (updated)
The Ihop in Cambridge has closed quietly at 16 Eliot St. after 20 years, with even its all-day breakfast and and late-night hours failing to catch on in Harvard Square.
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Tearing down a three-home triple-decker for three bigger homes is rejected on Roberts Road
The commission is supposed to take into account the goals expressed by the City Council in zoning changes. “Notably,” staff has said, “the need for more housing.”
Officials call a community meeting to address Saturday’s fatal shooting in Cambridge
Representatives from the offices of the mayor, city manager, police department, City Council, DA’s Office and public health providers will be available.
Groups make a Monday night push to get Beacon Hill stipend reform on November’s ballot
Things are down to the wire for political groups to get a nonbinding ballot question about state Legislature stipend reform onto the ballot in Cambridge.
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Police unions blame a shooting death on the City Council taking down ShotSpotter surveillance (updated)
Police unions said ShotSpotter sensors had detected gunfire “in that region of the city” where Xavier Bautista was killed, but without specifics about it helping.
Tax tip of the week: Think capital gains, and give that asset a birthday party before you let it go
Before selling an investment that has increased in value, check how long you’ve owned it. Waiting more than one year may qualify you for a big tax break.
Cambridge meetings, July 6-13: On guard against multifamily zoning mischief
Take part in meetings on shuttle buses replacing the red line for 10 days, landmarking Lexington Avenue, ground-floor businesses and more.
Advertisement
Somerville meetings, July 6-13: Voting a budget didn’t resolve the police body-camera issue
Take part in meetings on combining two public schools, remaking 90 Washington St., filling Arts Council leadership and the Armory arts building, whether police will get cameras, and more.
Cambridge’s third gunfire incident of the year kills a Public Works employee (updated)
Though gunfire is relatively rare in Cambridge, the city has a history of it around the Fourth of July weekend.
Time’s almost up for a free sundae from Gracie’s in Union Square
Also on the Menu this week: Somerville’s Mobile Farmers Market returns next week, Anna’s Taqueria has shrimp and Ten One Tea House has a big to-go box.
Advertisement
Low rents in a CRA program offer expansions to Cini Coffee, Momma’s Grocery and the eco-friendly Green Tiger
Small businesses face displacement pressures too, but the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority intends to push back with entrepreneur-friendly leases.
It’s the Atomic age of laundry in East Cambridge, making Apple Pay finally an advertised amenity
Plenty of local laundromats have apps and free Wi-Fi, but a new Atomic Laundry in East Cambridge is leading the way back to 2014, the year Apple Pay was introduced.
Plea to the Banneker school keeps field access for now, giving dog owners a chance to keep it clean
Dog owners can save their pets’ off-leash time at the former Matignon school field, and other residents who feared losing their lawn have good news too.
Advertisement
Samosas at the Davis Square Farmers Market
Go with SamosaMan's spicy chicken: This hand pie was packed to bursting with meat with a good burn to it – sort of a signifier of spice without making the eater’s eyes water.
Aroma-ing around Somerville to Michette and Hearth & Hug
When pastry and coffee are good and conjoin their aromas, that makes for a peak experience. But humor was another sense tapped this week.
Amid opposition to a project with 100 affordable homes for families, even a new park draws fire
Along with 100 affordable homes in a pair of buildings, there could be a new park, community room and retail center to replace two underused parking lots.
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Licensers officially take back ideas on limiting alcohol sales, with months of process yet to come
Unpopular ideas for Cambridge bar regulations have been pulled back formally by the License Commission, including rules around last call and time between drinks that customers can order.
Cambridge Friends School now plans to close Tuesday, a year ahead of schedule
The Cambridge Friends School expected to run for another year but closes this week after 65 years. Many questions remain unanswered.
It’s experienced veteran versus energetic newcomer in Suffolk and Middlesex state Senate race
Democrats in the Suffolk and Middlesex District must make a choice Sept. 1 they have not had to make in more than a decade: who to seat in the state Senate.
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Full housing needs study for Cambridge is due in early 2027
Data on affordability, demographics and demand for Cambridge housing will be gathered for the first time in 10 years to see what lies ahead.
Personal finance tip of the week: You can withdraw your own Roth IRA contributions
The goal is usually to leave the money invested for the long term, but it’s helpful to know your original contributions might be available if life throws a curveball.
Cambridge meetings, June 29-July 6: Apartments instead of parking lots near Porter
Take part in meetings on expanding a preschool program, a serene new tea shop and other licensing issues, affordable homes near Porter and more.
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Somerville meetings, June 29-July 6: Hot-button issues from Palestine to police tech
Take part in meetings on water and sewer billing issues, procurement policy, police tech and oversight, public drug use in Davis Square and more.
Margaret Fuller House project wins approval, with a food pantry upgrade and housing replacing a parking lot
A mixed-income housing project can go forward at the Margaret Fuller House community center in a $3.8 million deal with the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority.
Cambridge wants to give its small businesses a tax break on the stuff in their offices
Small businesses could benefit from a 50 percent increase in the city’s personal property tax exemption – to $30,000 in assessed value from $20,000.
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What’s in your pantry? Part 2: Garlic and onion, oil and vinegar, jams and jellies and more
The things I think are essential to cooking at home add spice, a squeeze of citrus, a bite of onion or garlic or a dash of oil and vinegar.
Sipping cousins: Coffee as a common language
George Bernard Shaw said that England and America are two countries divided by a common language. Coffee brings us together.
Cheese boureka at Tatte
$4.50 Until recently, I hadn’t spent much time at Assembly Row – it’s a little out of the way for me – but found myself camping out while awaiting the launch of a summer farmers market. That let me...
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The bank told me my pension paycheck was ‘held up by the feds.’
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.
In today’s real estate market, it’s all about the white chair with black metal legs
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.
The Independent’s locally themed crossword puzzle: Bumpy Road
The Independent’s second locally themed puzzle celebrates a facet of Somerville history that is, in a way, reflected in ancient Cambridge history.
Nice, a Fest returns to Davis Square, July 24-26, after a year hiatus
The Indie previews the acts (and pizza slices) we're most excited about at one of the premier indie music events of the summer.
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Your routes during the red line shutdown July 21-30
How to get around when the MBTA red line closes July 21-30 Alewife in Cambridge and Park Street in Boston for infrastructure upgrades.
‘The Invite’ reminds us that middle age is coming for millennials
Olivia Wilde directs and stars in this dark comedy about an unhappy couple.
Harry Dean Stanton at 100
The Brattle Theater spotlights 13 of the beloved character actor's most impactful films on the centennial of his birthday.
Match Day at Bow, Global Grooves and more: Celebrating the World Cup in Somerville and Cambridge
World Cup festivities are still kicking in Somerville and Cambridge as the global soccer competition enters its final weeks.
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Reviewed: ‘Women’ is a feverishly adored cult classic deserving space among the queer canon
Exploring the glitter and grit of a first-time lesbian relationship in 2010s America, this novella is raw, sexy, and soul-stirringly haunting.
Tuesday office hour in Davis Square (Diesel, 5:30-6:30 p.m.)
Bring story ideas, questions, concerns or complaints – or, even better, come with proposals about how you can become part of a team.
Cambridge’s bicentennial celebrations emphasized unity through diversity
Cambridge began to prepare for the 200th anniversary of the nation’s independence a full decade before the first event of the Bicentennial era.
A missive from the Church of the Cambridge Licensing Commission, ca. 1851
“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.”
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Cambridge Porchfest is coming to a stoop near you next weekend
The local festival runs it back with a two-day schedule, spotlighting breezy sounds around the city on July 11 and 12.
Ride along the Alewife Brook and Mystic River, a MassTrails 10 featured route
Experience wildlife and history along the 7-mile route, featured as one of the MassTrails 10 for 2026.
Solid Sound enchants with its music and location, nestled amid the Berkshires
Wilco fans flock to MASS MoCA for the band-curated festival, and a yo-yo world record gets broken.
Pew Pew: ‘Purgatory’
The debut EP builds a ruminating atmosphere that feels simultaneously inevitable and uncertain.
Advertisement
‘The Death of Robin Hood’ reminds us that not all beloved stories need a gritty retelling
The Robin Hood mythology is bleakly dissected and subverted in Michael Sarnoski’s dramatic take on the famed outlaw.
Green space is at risk in Camberville
A wonderful section of green space at the former Matignon high school has been enjoyed by the surrounding community for more than 50 years.
A sunny weekend of music in Marshfield
The Indie previews the Levitate Music and Arts Festival, returning to the South Shore with reggae and more on July 18 and 19.
A four-day heat emergency begins Wednesday, and officials are warning it’ll feel like 110 degrees
An extreme heat warning called by the National Weather Service for Wednesday through Saturday has drawn declarations of heat emergencies in Cambridge and Somerville.
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Reviewed: Tension-filled ‘Caretaker’ has us rolling our eyes, but loving it
“The Caretaker” isn’t perfect, but it’s a tense and terrifying trip perfect for a cabin weekend, a long drive or just a few late nights hoping your lights don’t flicker.
Lay down the weapons of rhetoric in housing conflict, pick up the tools of facts and data
The primitive meets the playground in Ben Rivers’ ‘Mare’s Nest’
A Moon, a Minotaur and Don DeLillo walk into a bar. Hilarity ensues!
Somerville’s budget (2026 edition): Wrapping up a season with symbolic resolutions and symbolic ‘no’ votes
After approving a horribly constrained $394 million budget, the council went on to dish out a bit over $12 million in “free cash.”
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Beacon Hill’s reliance on private vendors is failing us. We need to save public services from outsourcing
Our government won't work with outsourcing and an emphasis on big, one-off initiatives instead of smart budgeting. A candidate for state representative says he has a better way.
The history of the future, predictions from the past, included a Cambridge with only 60,000 residents
A city of 60,000 people, “atomic factories,” women “of skirtly grace and draped modesty” and a much expanded MBTA were predicted at Cambridge anniversaries.
One bourbon, one scotch, one ‘Supergirl’
A drunken layabout with superpowers goes on a quest to save her dog, and maybe deliver justice along the way.
Planners don’t know what you know, but you can tell them
We suffer street-level problems quietly, knowing it’s out of our control. But what if, when we had problems such as a half-mile of missing bike lane, we let planners know?
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Try The Independent’s first locally themed crossword puzzle
Whether you’re looking across or down, everyone seems to have a puzzle these days – and so does The Independent, coming every other Saturday.
In ‘Rose of Nevada,’ filmmaker Mark Jenkin aims for authenticity and the stink of fish
The filmmaker shares thoughts about time, creativity and 'The Deadliest Catch' during a Q&A at the Coolidge Corner Theater.
Borrow an e-bike, from folding models to family cargo haulers, from Community Pedal Power
Trying before buying is a common tip for people considering an e-bike. Community Pedal Power makes that possible from a Cambridge backyard.
Reviewed: ‘Plastic, Prism, Void: Part One,’ a sci-fi romance that invites the reader onto the page
A wild genre tornado of a novel will support many different readings on many different levels, satisfying, thrilling and perplexing many different readers.
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Bridging the gap: an interview with a retired Pit Rat
Restaurant owner and Vigilantes member Fernando Strohmeyer reflects on the lessons learned and lifelong community gained from formative years spent at the bygone heart of Harvard Square.
Somerville’s budget details (2026 edition): It’s Cut Night, when the cuts have been coming for months
With “cut night” starting at 6 p.m., the end is approaching rapidly for the 2027 fiscal year budget process in Somerville.
Queer film explores new landscapes
Comedy, horror, romance and mashups galore — four recent LGBTQ+ films that push outside the confines of character drama to reinvent queer film.
Take part through Saturday on price-match donation drive for the Union Square Farmers Market
With hunger growing, more than 1,500 families are expected to benefit from a dollar-for-dollar match, just $15 at a time, over the market season.
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Hot summer days, cool jazz nights
The Indie highlights our favorite local jazz destinations for everything from dive bar jam sessions to top-shelf talent.
Cambridge’s long history with ‘the beautiful game’ of soccer highlights immigrant contributions to the city
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.
First task force meeting shows Cambridge is getting serious about social housing
Scots’ introduction to Bunker Hill Day, from Revolutionary War reenactors to SpongeBob
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.
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Celebrating Kittie Knox, the Black cyclist who rode her way through the barriers of the 1800s
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.
With preservation of art studios, Somerville becomes the state’s flagship art city, group says
The preservation of Somerville’s Central Street Studios was marked with a ceremony that, like all art, helped people see their surroundings in a new way.
Premium fight choreography in ‘The Furious’ brings a visual clarity to the action
A vengeful father and an amateur journalist employ a very particular set of skills to fight their way through a human trafficking ring.
Prayers up for global jazz at Regattabar in Harvard Square
The Ize Trio celebrate the release of their latest album 'Global Prayer' with special guest saxophonist Gregory Groover, Jr.
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Tuesday office hour in Central Square (Toscanini’s, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.)
Today’s Glacken Field results from a series of struggles and unexpected wins, and JFK plays a cameo
Before children could run and play on Glacken, the city had to create it from untamed marshes that were a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Spielberg back on his alien grind in ‘Disclosure Day’
A narrative thread of ponderous pop theology doesn't dampen the fun of this extra terrestrial action thriller.
The bottom of ‘Swan Lake’
All the talent on display in the American Repertory Theater musical “Black Swan” needs to be backed by a good story.
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Author Foster Hirsch introduces us to the dark side of the screen
“Noir City Boston” returns to the Brattle, delivering tough guys, blonde bombshells and fugitives from justice through Monday.
They Might Be Giants play the hits for the hometown crowd
The veteran duo out of Lincoln, Massachusetts mix gimmickry with musicianship at House of Blues.