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State representative Connolly and challenger Miller agree on plenty in debate over good government

by James Gaddy July 10, 2026

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...

NEWS

Decker and MacKay hold a forum on social justice that keeps slipping into a debate on good government

by Marc Levy July 9, 2026

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.

NEWS

Crowdfunding campaign is underway for the family of Xavier Bautista, 32, killed on the Fourth of July

by Marc Levy July 8, 2026

The goal is a “beautiful, dignified memorial” and support for the girlfriend and 5-year-old son who will bury Bautista on Sunday.

NEWS

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.