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Cambridge Police Install Surveillance Cameras in Central Square for Pilot Program
The Cambridge Police Department has installed six surveillance cameras in Central Square over the last month as part of a controversial pilot program. The camera installation was delayed after technical issues prevented an earlier launch in April.
City Councilors Learned of Allegations Against Toner Long Before Brothel Charges Became Public
Five members of the Cambridge City Council were notified in January 2024 that Paul F. Toner had allegedly patronized a brothel network — more than a year before Toner was publicly named in the case.
Cambridge City Councilor Paul Toner, Facing Charges in Brothel Case, Will Not Seek Reelection
Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection after facing charges related to patronizing a high-end brothel, setting up a potentially fierce battle for an open seat on the nine-member City Council.
In Feud Over Nonprofit’s Deal With BioMed, Cambridge State Reps. Take Sides
At Cambridge City Council meeting on Monday, two of the city’s state representatives weighed in on a partnership between the East End House and BioMed that sits at the center of a public dispute over transparency and nonprofit funding.
CPS Interim Superintendent David Murphy Receives Positive End-of-Year Evaluation
The Cambridge School Committee delivered a positive end-of-year evaluation of interim superintendent David G. Murphy on Tuesday, rating his overall performance as “proficient with some areas of exemplary progress.”
Harvard Chabad’s Path to 5-Story Expansion Plan Opens Up Following Settlement With City
Harvard Chabad’s long-running legal dispute with the Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeals has finally come to an end after the two groups reached a settlement agreement earlier this month — paving the way for a massive expansion of Chabad’s space.
Kennedy-Longfellow Building Will Reopen as Public School, CPS Superintendent Says
The Kennedy-Longfellow School building will reopen as a public school within the district, Cambridge Public Schools Interim Superintendent David G. Murphy confirmed in a presentation on Monday.
CPS Climate Survey Reports Lower Participation, Minimal Improvement
Participation in Cambridge Public Schools’ school climate and belonging survey declined sharply this year, as several satisfaction metrics — many of which fall behind national averages — showed little year-over-year change.
Cambridge City Council Votes To Strengthen Sanctuary Ordinance Amid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
The Cambridge City Council voted to strengthen restrictions on local police collaboration with federal immigration enforcement on Monday, citing “increasingly aggressive federal actions.”
DHS List Names Cambridge, Boston Among 200 Sanctuary Cities It Says Are Obstructing Immigration Enforcement
Cambridge and Boston are among the hundreds of sanctuary cities nationwide that the Department of Homeland Security accused of defying federal law on a list designed to expose localities that the Trump administration says are obstructing its immigration crackdown.
Historic Harvard Square Kiosk Reopens as Cambridge KiOSK After 5 Years
The newly renovated Cambridge KiOSK — formally known as the Harvard Square Kiosk — welcomed visitors back with a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday morning.
‘Two Schools Within a School’: The De Facto Segregation In Cambridge’s Only Public High School
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School prides itself on the diversity of its student body. But more than a dozen students, alumni, and teachers told The Crimson that deep racial and socioeconomic divides exist in both academic and social settings — an issue that has persisted over decade
Cambridge Super PACs: The Biggest Names Not on the Ballot
Local super PACs, through fundraising and endorsements, have reshaped political discourse throughout Cambridge, raising the stakes — and the price tag — of the city's elections.
Judge Halts Trump Admin’s Attempt to Withhold HUD Funds From Cambridge
A federal judge granted Cambridge a second temporary restraining order on Friday against the Trump administration’s attempt to tie homelessness funds to compliance with executive orders the city says violate its Welcoming City Ordinance.
CPS Announces New School Improvement Plan Goals, Timeline
Cambridge Public Schools leadership presented their new template and timeline for the 2026 School Improvement Plans at Tuesday’s school committee meeting, emphasizing the importance of family feedback and collaboration in the funding allocation process.
As Healey Moves To Close Hotel Shelters Early, Cambridge Housing Advocates Worry About Impact
Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey ’92 announced on Monday that the state will close all 32 remaining hotel shelters six months ahead of schedule — leading Cambridge housing advocates to worry about increased strain on the city’s resources.
Harvard Chabad Seeks Zoning Amendments as Expansion Plans Move Forward
Harvard Chabad appeared before the Cambridge City Council on Tuesday as a part of an ongoing effort to advance zoning changes — supporting its plans for the expansion of its building on Banks Street.
Cambridge Police Commissioner Elow Confirms ICE Arrest in Cambridge
Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine A. Elow confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement have arrested at least one individual in the city, but made it clear at Monday’s City Council meeting that the department will not assist ICE agents.
Naturalized U.S. Citizen Briefly Detained by ICE Outside of Cambridge District Courthouse in Medford
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers briefly detained an American citizen outside of the Cambridge District Court in Medford on Friday after allegedly confusing him with an undocumented immigrant.
Cambridge Opts To Close Transition Wellness Center, Asks To Allocate $1 Million for Housing Vouchers
The Cambridge City Council voted to close the Transition Wellness Center on Monday, ending a monthslong debate as they requested a $1 million allocation for housing vouchers to support residents’ transitions to alternative sites.