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Officials call a community meeting to address Saturday’s fatal shooting in Cambridge

by Marc Levy July 6, 2026

Representatives from the offices of the mayor, city manager, police department, City Council, DA’s Office and public health providers will be available.

NEWS

Groups make a Monday night push to get Beacon Hill stipend reform on November’s ballot

by Marc Levy July 6, 2026

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.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, July 6-13: Voting a budget didn’t resolve the police body-camera issue

by Marc Levy July 5, 2026

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.

BUSINESS

Licensers officially take back ideas on limiting alcohol sales, with months of process yet to come

by Marc Levy June 30, 2026

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.

NEWS

It’s experienced veteran versus energetic newcomer in Suffolk and Middlesex state Senate race

by Christian Uva June 29, 2026

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.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, June 29-July 6: Hot-button issues from Palestine to police tech

by Marc Levy June 28, 2026

Take part in meetings on water and sewer billing issues, procurement policy, police tech and oversight, public drug use in Davis Square and more.

TRANSPORTATION

Cambridge drivers will see parking situation get tougher as needs are balanced, with no relief in school lots

by Marc Levy June 23, 2026

There’s no relief for on-street parking coming from Cambridge’s public school parking lots, even as a city report suggests tougher times ahead for drivers as city officials and staff try to balance the needs of a growing population.

BUSINESS

Pour one out for short-lived changes to drink restrictions, as officials would rather reform what led to them

by Marc Levy June 23, 2026

The License Commission has retreated from universally disliked ideas on limiting how much patrons can drink in bars and restaurant, including an idea to allow only one drink every half-hour.

NEWS

Endorsement by Boston’s mayor Wu is another boost for Lander run for state Senate

by Christian Uva June 22, 2026

Boston mayor Michelle Wu has endorsed her former senior aide, Daniel Lander, in his campaign against Will Brownsberger for the Suffolk and Middlesex state Senate seat.

NEWS

Candidates for state Senate have harsh criticisms of bill bundling, legislative leader pay and secrecy

by Sasha Ray June 20, 2026

Candidates vying for state senator Pat Jehlen’s seat in the 2nd Middlesex District agreed at a forum that big reforms are needed in the state Legislature.