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Police raided the ironworks expecting ‘charred, grimy,’ degraded women, but this labor tale is more complicated

by Beth Folsom of History Cambridge September 7, 2026

We mark Labor Day with the anniversary of an industrial raid that challenged notions of “suitable” work for women and the role of government in regulating working conditions.

NEWS

David Solet, who quit the Middlesex DA’s office, has plenty of support in his bid to run it

by Christian Uva July 20, 2026

It’s unusual for police unions to get involved in a district attorney’s race, but they put their weight behind a newcomer: David Solet.

LET’S GET COFFEE

Worn wood, comfort and ease: At home at the Circus Cooperative and Café Zing

by Corky White June 17, 2026

Coffee in a good setting keeps me there. The place, as you know if you read these columns, matters, almost as much as the coffee. I’m lucky that I can almost always find coffee that keeps me seated....

NEWS

Somerville meetings, June 15-22: Somerville Avenue bike lanes and crunch time for budgeting

by Marc Levy June 14, 2026

Take part in meetings on Somerville Avenue bike lanes, a financing miscellany and $376.8 million operating budget and school funding legal conflict.

NEWS

Police union says it is ‘deeply disappointed’ in council quitting ShotSpotter tech, reiterates points from losing vote

by Marc Levy May 25, 2026

The organization spoke to fears that ShotSpotter audio could be used by federal agencies for surveillance but not a cited false-positive rate of 82 percent.

BUSINESS

Two-day educator strike begins at Lesley University

by Marc Levy April 28, 2026

Demands include livable wages, manageable workloads and a “successorship clause” to keep their contract if the school is sold.