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Jean Appolon Expressions gets a big platform for ‘Pouvwa,’ movement that wants to fix the future

by Rachel Hackam November 3, 2026

In “Pouvwa,” Jean Appolon Expressions uses folkloric dance from his native Haiti to examine power and its role in a world on fire.

MUSIC

Physical media enthusiasts keep music alive at Cambridge record fair

by Avery Fox October 30, 2026

Recordville fairs feature dozens of vendors including record store owners from throughout the Northeast and bring in hundreds of lovers of physical media.

BUSINESS

As Amgen turns 25, the chatter is about who’s new on the list to the Kendall Square and Alewife party

by Marc Levy October 16, 2026

The life sciences company Amgen celebrated 25 years in Kendall Square, and local and state officials took the chance to look ahead as well as back.

ARTS

Ready or not, The Platform is bringing more nightlife to Kendall Square

by Michael Gutierrez October 3, 2026

Global Arts Live finds a home at a new venue in a neighborhood known more for offices than entertainment, and hopes its subscribers will follow.

LET’S GO SHOPPING

MIT Museum Store makes its missions about play and fun, with just enough school-branded merch

by Linda Given October 1, 2026

MIT's museum store is about science and the school without being boring or overly academic, and is so successful in helping fund the museum that it may expand.

BUSINESS

Cambridge sets property tax rates with a nervous eye on commercial sector and limp biotech market

by Marc Levy September 28, 2026

A Cambridge property tax rate classification was accepted Monday for a tax levy increase of 6.9 percent, to $725.4 million, lower than last year’s 8 percent.

OPINION

Alexandria’s land swap should come with teacher and public safety homes, a bus stop and open space

September 21, 2026

There are ways to improve a proposal from Alexandria Real Estate and respond to important needs of the city East Cambridge and Kendall Square.