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Next repaving, sidewalk and bike lane project is Somerville’s Magoun Square, and it gets a Wednesday open house (corrected)

by Eric Cao October 30, 2026

A street design is meant to increase safety, improve accessibility, incorporate more sustainability and plant life and create a more comfortable street.

BUSINESS

Driverless cars are on Cambridge’s streets and becoming an urgent concern for labor groups

by Sage Jezierski October 28, 2026

The driverless cars and robo-taxis on their way to Cambridge and surrounding communities are a threat to working people, labor leaders told Cambridge city councillors.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, Oct. 26-Nov. 2: Third meeting addresses divestment proposal

by Marc Levy October 25, 2026

Take part in meetings on the upcoming year’s education spending, divestment amid Middle East violence and Central Square as a transit hub.

OPINION

Somerville has improved Community Path safety, and now it’s our turn to do better

by Jeff Shwom October 25, 2026

Somerville government has shown up and made quick-build changes on the Community Path. Now, it’s on us to be better neighbors and users.

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.

NEWS

Driver is arraigned on multiple changes after fatal crash in The Port

by Marc Levy October 21, 2026

Charges were made public after an arraignment Tuesday. A dangerousness hearing for the suspect in the crash is scheduled for Tuesday.

NEWS

Free rides on the No. 1 bus are back on the wish list for Cambridge, home to a growing network of no-cost shuttles

by Marc Levy October 20, 2026

Cambridge needs to look for a third time at making the No. 1 bus free to ride, city councillors said, even as effort go on to grow existing free shuttles.

BICYCLING

Mossland Street becomes a neighborway

by Eric Cao October 16, 2026

Mossland Street in Somerville is now a neighborway, a walk- and bike-friendly street designed to lower car volumes and speeds while prioritizing residents.

NEWS

Driver pleads guilty to killing bicyclist John Corcoran

by Sage Jezierski October 15, 2026

A Malden man who veered onto a Cambridge sidewalk and killed bicyclist John Corcoran a little over two years ago was sentenced Thursday to a year in jail.

DEVELOPMENT

Environmental concerns are cited as Birch Street apartments win Planning Board approval

by Marc Levy October 12, 2026

An elaborate process of approvals is needed for a six-story, 84-apartment project, where developer are urged to communicate better especially around environmental issues.