5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (765+ words) Cambridge teachers reported higher satisfaction in categories like “belonging” and “well-being” in this year’s school climate surveys, while principals and administrators reported lower favorability in most categories compared to last year. But only 51% of district staff and principals reported a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (466+ words) Last summer, I moved my family from Brooklyn to Cambridge to pursue a doctorate in public health. Amid the chaos of unpacking, figuring out childcare, and adjusting to life as a student in my 30s, I encountered an unexpected challenge: the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (737+ words) The lead-up to Independence Day weekend is expected to be a scorcher. Both Cambridge and Somerville have declared heat emergencies July 1 – 4 due to “extreme” and “dangerously hot” temperatures. The heat index, which measures the “real feel” of temperature on a…...

2+ mon, 1+ hour ago   (399+ words) In a recent letter to the editor, resident Sam Christy alleged that increasing the supply of housing in our city will not help to bring down the cost of housing. To suggest that the laws of economics — namely supply and…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (442+ words) Citing a $5.4 million projected budget shortfall for the next fiscal year, the City of Somerville announced on Friday it has cut 29 positions, comprising 13 existing staffers and 16 vacant openings. Laid-off employees will be placed on administrative leave through the end of…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1333+ words) 6 to 8 p.m.The Foundry, 101 Rogers St., East Cambridge. Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Sisters on the Runway Fashion Show$5 to $10. Sisters on the Runway raises awareness and funds in support of victims of domestic violence. This year’s theme for its annual…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (377+ words) Porches are the hottest property in local music, as Cambridge’s Porchfest expands into new neighborhoods and Somerville’s massive event features almost 20 percent more musicians than last year. Cambridge’s inaugural Porchfest last summer featured 80 performers across 25 locations in Cambridgeport, with the…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (786+ words) For many artists, the work does not end with a finished painting or print. Much of their time goes into tracking sales, communicating with contacts and handling the management behind their art. For many, that work can feel like running…...

3+ mon, 5+ hour ago   (279+ words) The winners will be announced June 1 at the Huntington Theatre. The Norton awards were created to honor artists who have made outstanding contributions to professional theater in Boston and beyond. The BTCA announced nearly 150 nominations and awards across the region....

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (633+ words) Gary Rogers, the man who faced eviction from his Somerville apartment for refusing to pay a 90 percent rent hike, will be recognized by Somerville City Council Thursday. Councillor Kristen Strezo has sponsored a citation to commend Rogers, Community Action Agency…...