4+ hour, 10+ min ago  (560+ words) Takeda Pharmaceuticals is laying off nearly 250 employees at its U. S. headquarters in Cambridge. The layoffs will begin July 1 this year and continue through 2027, impacting 247 workers, Takeda lead counsel Sonali Das wrote in a March 25 filing with the state. Employers with 50 or…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (369+ words) In Somerville neighborhoods, small residential lots are being filled with up to four condominium-style units through a zoning right that some residents consider a "loophole" for developers. Four amendments proposing changes to Somerville's residential zoning appeared in a joint land…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (935+ words) Packed with world-class institutions, Cambridge produces some of the world's most sought-after talent, particularly startup founders. The challenge is getting those companies to take root and stay here. Massachusetts has been grappling with a steady loss of residents to other…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (541+ words) An initiative seeded back in 2009 by then-Mayor E. Denise Simmons is finally taking root, which could lead to more environmentally-friendly, "green collar" jobs for Cambridge residents." Arellano works closely with the Office of Sustainability, but her job is part of the…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1368+ words) 6: 30 to 8 p. m. Harvard University's Piper Auditorium, 48 Quincy St. , Mid-Cambridge near Harvard Square. Michael Wang: Lifeforms Free. Part of Arts Thursdays, artist Michael Wang discusses his work at the intersection of nature and technology. He will talk about his efforts to expand…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (784+ words) News | Features | Commentary | Calendar If you want to avoid tough conversations with your date after seeing A24s divisive new movie, "The Drama," one easy diversion is to point out all the local spots where its stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson filmed…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (192+ words) We believe that the City works most effectively when city staff are treated with respect and dignity, are recognized for their work and contributions, have a work environment where they feel supported by the City, and can share ideas without…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (579+ words) News | Features | Commentary | Calendar Defense attorneys representing a Somerville man facing eviction for non-payment of rent concluded their case Wednesday. Gary Rogers, the defendant, spent over two hours testifying on his rights as a tenant as he understands them. He…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (345+ words) News | Features | Commentary | Calendar In the same month the venerable journalism quarterly Nieman Reports released its final print edition, the three-year old press Staircase Books launched Duck, a biannual magazine deliberately meant to be in print. The editor of Nieman…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (818+ words) News | Features | Commentary | Calendar Tom Stohlman, one of two Democratic Party election commissioners in Cambridge, was not re-appointed to his position at the expiration of his term by Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang, the city announced Thursday." Huang instead appointed…...