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ManRay spends a year planning for its Heroes Halloween, and you might want to also

by Summer LaRose November 4, 2026

The legendary nightclub's Heroes, a postpunk and new wave night, has no dress code but encourages creative attire. On Halloween, that goes to extremes.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, Nov. 2-9: Proposing no more destruction without a building permit in place

by Marc Levy November 1, 2026

Take part in meetings on ending destruction without a building permit in place and the end of the Green Street eateries in favor of more homes.

BITE

Cheese slice at New York Pizza

by Marc Levy October 28, 2026

The best slice of cheese pizza in Central Square is nearly the only: New York Pizza. Fortunately, you need only one, and New York Pizza is great at what it does.

BICYCLING

Central Square gets separated bike lanes in 2027

by Eric Cao October 23, 2026

Massachusetts Avenue through Central Square is getting separated bike lanes and other safety improvements starting in 2027.

FOOD

Naco Taco closes Nov. 1 in Cambridge to consolidate with The Smoot Standard next door

by Marc Levy October 23, 2026

The 11-year-old Mexican restaurant in The Port neighborhood gets “a proper sendoff on Halloween night,” owners said.

NEWS

A meeting eats and dances down Mass. Ave., giving a peek at the future of food from Central Square’s little castle (updated)

by Marc Levy October 22, 2026

More than 100 residents, city officials, business owners and nonprofit leaders toured Central Square with music, food and anticipation along the way.

NEWS

A party reopens Carl Barron Plaza in Central Square after three years of construction

by Sage Jezierski October 3, 2026

Carl Barron Plaza reopened Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, ending nearly three years of construction with a transit-friendly redesign and plenty of events planned.

MUSIC

From behind the controller, Cambridge DJs shape Central Square nightlife

by Summer LaRose September 27, 2026

Central Square is a “mini-Brooklyn” for its concentration of bars, restaurants and clubs, but DJs are still shaping a scene that lacks the crowds it deserves.

BITE-OFF

In a giant-cookie battle of Chip City vs. Crumbl, Harvard Square wins big, even a little too big

by Marc Levy February 14, 2026

Two over-the-top chain cookie sellers came to Cambridge a couple of years ago to compete from neighboring squares. Which is for you?