“My Father’s Shadow” a memorable debut Debut film by British-Nigerian director by Akinola Davies Jr. is notable on multiple levels.

“My Father’s Shadow” a memorable debut

Debut film by British-Nigerian director by Akinola Davies Jr. is notable on multiple levels.

Strike vote at Lesley “was just inevitable” While no date was set, faculty could act before the end of term. Members of the Lesley community feel bittersweet.

Strike vote at Lesley “was just inevitable”

While no date was set, faculty could act before the end of term. Members of the Lesley community feel bittersweet.

What’s that you’re building in your backyard? Somerville residents can build cottages in their yards. But developers are using this as a loophole to create condos. The city council is being asked to close the loophole.

What’s that you’re building in your backyard?

Somerville residents can build cottages in their yards. But developers are using this as a loophole to create condos. The city council is being asked to close the loophole.

Mount Auburn Cemetery’s latest artists-in-residence an eclectic group Grounds will shape work of dancers, poet, filmmaker and soundscape artist.

Mount Auburn Cemetery’s latest artists-in-residence an eclectic group

Grounds will shape work of dancers, poet, filmmaker and soundscape artist.

Cambridge aims to grow “green-collar” economy Rebecca Arellano, the City’s Green Jobs Specialist, will host info sessions on environmentally-conscious jobs.

Cambridge aims to grow “green-collar” economy

Rebecca Arellano, the City’s Green Jobs Specialist, will host info sessions on environmentally-conscious jobs.

Can Cambridge Keep Startups? MIT May Have an Answer MIT's delta v program capitalizes on Cambridge's resources as a start-up hub. Getting founders to stay is another issue.

Can Cambridge Keep Startups? MIT May Have an Answer

MIT's delta v program capitalizes on Cambridge's resources as a start-up hub. Getting founders to stay is another issue.

Dark Sky Week reminds us that our nights aren’t so starry Light pollution is creating a dimmer future for our local ecosystem.

Dark Sky Week reminds us that our nights aren’t so starry

Light pollution is creating a dimmer future for our local ecosystem.

First female police commissioner to retire Christine Elow has been with the department for more than 30 years. Superintendent Pauline Wells will serve as acting commissioner.

First female police commissioner to retire

Christine Elow has been with the department for more than 30 years. Superintendent Pauline Wells will serve as acting commissioner.

Will City Council make a U-Turn on Garden Street? The council decided to punt the policy order to the end of April, anticipating a close vote.

Will City Council make a U-Turn on Garden Street?

The council decided to punt the policy order to the end of April, anticipating a close vote.

CRLS girls’ flag football enters first year as a varsity sport Coach Kenneth Cooper wants to establish CRLS as a top team in the country and a path for more opportunities in athletics for women.

CRLS girls’ flag football enters first year as a varsity sport

Coach Kenneth Cooper wants to establish CRLS as a top team in the country and a path for more opportunities in athletics for women.

Events in Cambridge and Somerville: Puppet pals, college comedy & Tracy Bonham This week's selection of free and low cost events across Cambridge and Somerville, including live music, art showings, books galore, comedy, and more.

Events in Cambridge and Somerville: Puppet pals, college comedy & Tracy Bonham

This week's selection of free and low cost events across Cambridge and Somerville, including live music, art showings, books galore, comedy, and more.

Rockumentaries, Space Film Festival, and Muppet Mania Also showing will be local premieres of two independent films and films by Josh Weissbach.

Rockumentaries, Space Film Festival, and Muppet Mania

Also showing will be local premieres of two independent films and films by Josh Weissbach.

Setting the rhythm for CRLS girls’ crew Ada LaMaster is a star coxswain who has overcome a rare condition and will be a Division 1 athlete at the University of Washington.

Setting the rhythm for CRLS girls’ crew

Ada LaMaster is a star coxswain who has overcome a rare condition and will be a Division 1 athlete at the University of Washington.

CRLS Sports: Baseball team remains undefeated with three dominating wins In girls’ softball, Marin Albrecht records 100th strike-out. 

CRLS Sports: Baseball team remains undefeated with three dominating wins

In girls’ softball, Marin Albrecht records 100th strike-out. 

Student screen usage audit will be released in May Work by the Cambridge Public Schools administration could inform the School Committee as it considers putting limits on screen time.

Student screen usage audit will be released in May

Work by the Cambridge Public Schools administration could inform the School Committee as it considers putting limits on screen time.

Ahern Field turf update put on hold City Council will seek more public comment and pursue further study on questions like environmental harm.

Ahern Field turf update put on hold

City Council will seek more public comment and pursue further study on questions like environmental harm.

CRLS baseball captains look to go out on top, and then keep playing Three Cambridge Rindge and Latin seniors aim to win a championship as they also prepare to play in college. 

CRLS baseball captains look to go out on top, and then keep playing

Three Cambridge Rindge and Latin seniors aim to win a championship as they also prepare to play in college. 

Cambridge shines in A24’s ‘The Drama’ Tatte, the Seven Stars book store, and Andy's Diner are just a few of the familiar favorites featured in the new hit film.

Cambridge shines in A24’s ‘The Drama’

Tatte, the Seven Stars book store, and Andy's Diner are just a few of the familiar favorites featured in the new hit film.

Somerville city staff want more of a voice on changes

In a March 31, 2025, Cambridge Day story on Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson, the Mayor described the departmental restructuring plan, the removal of several department heads, the upcoming requirements for a less-flexible citywide telework policy,…

Mount Auburn Street will re-open Friday The street has been closed in West Cambridge between Lowell and Willard streets for the demolition of the Riverview condominiums since July 19, 2025. Spark Street will also reopen.

Mount Auburn Street will re-open Friday

The street has been closed in West Cambridge between Lowell and Willard streets for the demolition of the Riverview condominiums since July 19, 2025. Spark Street will also reopen.

A day in the life of a nasal swab: Zephyr tracks the next pandemic A sub-two hour process could be the key to predicting and preventing the next global pandemic.

A day in the life of a nasal swab: Zephyr tracks the next pandemic

A sub-two hour process could be the key to predicting and preventing the next global pandemic.

The beloved Cubano from Chez Henri pops up at Gustazo The Cuban restaurant in Porter Square will feature Paul O’Connell’s cult classic before launching its own.

The beloved Cubano from Chez Henri pops up at Gustazo

The Cuban restaurant in Porter Square will feature Paul O’Connell’s cult classic before launching its own.

After record year, HomeBridge tightens eligibility, adds funds Facing increased demand, Cambridge's main program for middle income affordable housing is making changes.

After record year, HomeBridge tightens eligibility, adds funds

Facing increased demand, Cambridge's main program for middle income affordable housing is making changes.

Rogers served notice, says “I’m a fighter” Less than a week after a court victory allowed him to stay in his apartment, Somerville tenant served notice to quit.

Rogers served notice, says “I’m a fighter”

Less than a week after a court victory allowed him to stay in his apartment, Somerville tenant served notice to quit.

Variations on familiar themes and something chillingly new

Reviewed: "Thrash," "Hamlet" and "Exit 8."

Kindergarten lottery data released too late to help families  Previous years’ choices were available only in late January. Parents say earlier access might have led them to make different choices. 

Kindergarten lottery data released too late to help families 

Previous years’ choices were available only in late January. Parents say earlier access might have led them to make different choices. 

One Cambridge publisher zigs, another zags Duck magazine takes off in print while Nieman Reports shifts fully online.

One Cambridge publisher zigs, another zags

Duck magazine takes off in print while Nieman Reports shifts fully online.

Stohlman not re-appointed to Cambridge Election Commission In an unusual move, the party's top choice was not selected. Sara Rivera will be the next commissioner.

Stohlman not re-appointed to Cambridge Election Commission

In an unusual move, the party's top choice was not selected. Sara Rivera will be the next commissioner.

Report: Rise Up Cambridge program a short-term help Its monthly payments were useful to low-income residents , but not transformative.

Report: Rise Up Cambridge program a short-term help

Its monthly payments were useful to low-income residents , but not transformative.

This week in Cambridge and Somerville: April Awakening, Disney’s cultural dominance, & Celtic art across time This week's spread of free and low cost events in Cambridge in Somerville, including comedy, author readings, live music, and history.

This week in Cambridge and Somerville: April Awakening, Disney’s cultural dominance, & Celtic art across time

This week's spread of free and low cost events in Cambridge in Somerville, including comedy, author readings, live music, and history.