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Despite equity audit recommendations, Cambridge Public Schools unsure of path forward
Two years of study produced specific guidelines for every school in the district, but implementing will be “a real challenge.”
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February 14, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Your view: Photos from our community
The Year of the Horse launched from the gate at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School on Sunday, Feb. 1 with a Cambridge Lunar New Year Celebration organized by the Chinese American Association of Cambridge (CAAC).
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February 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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No more excuses, Cambridge. It’s time to end the student achievement gap
We spend $500,000 per student from Kindergarten to 12th grade. We have to find the way forward.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Reviewed: Biblical battles, evil AI & Heathcliff’s revenge
Up for review this week are family friendly biblical legends, brotherly dysfunction, matrix-style chaos, and Emerald Fennel's sultry take on the Brontë classic "Wuthering Heights."
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February 13, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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‘Awful’ building on tap for being renovated
City Council moves to work on upgrading homeless shelter at 240 Albany Street.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville: Michelangelo, gospel music, Valentine’s celebrations
Editor’s note: For a more comprehensive list, check out our searchable events calendar. Thursday, Feb. 12 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 12 Kendall/MIT Open Space at 292 Main St., Kendall Square, Cambridge. Crafternoon Free. Alie Reilinger, printer at Cambridge-based Albertine Press and owner of Yellow Leg Studios, hosts this afternoon of Valentine’s Day printmaking. Participants create […]
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February 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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From harrowing to heart-throbbing, a super week of shows
Boston Scifi Film Festival, Casablanca at the Brattle, Alain Kassanda, movies for kids, and more.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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City Council looks to codify ICE response
Councillors look to preempt possible future actions against residents by limiting cooperation. They also are trying to ban future hiring from select federal agencies.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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Meet ‘the garbage men of the Internet’
The new play “The Moderate” asks what it means to work as a social media content moderator.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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CRLS boys’ basketball win in 2OTs, extend streak
The boys team has now won 11 straight games. The swimming teams competed in sectionals and the indoor track teams in their league championships.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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The rental market in Cambridge is easing, but will it make a difference?
The rental market may have cooled, but circumstances have not changed for all.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Changes are afoot at Porter Square’s Cafe Zing
In its era of renovation, Cafe Zing plans to continue being a community space and will keep its slate of offerings, including open mic nights, art events, and reading parties.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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Cambridge business owners hold mixed views on ‘slow’ snow removal
Some complain that the city hasn't cleaned out loading areas in the two weeks since a major snowstorm. Others say they know the city has a hard job.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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New School of Music marks 50th with concert
Anne Riesenfeld, the NSM's executive director, discusses its "Love Letter to Lowell School" concert, an early Valentine's Day present to the community.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:17 AM
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Audit challenges Cambridge to better use existing resources to close gaps
The report points to strengths the district could use more effectively, and gives school-by-school plans.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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CRLS squash program has varsity hopes
The CRLS squash team is making waves throughout the Massachusetts squash community.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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Do Animals Kiss?
Great apes and other primates do. Kissing, in fact, has been around for a long time.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Charles River Task Force sets timeline
Seeks more community feedback for approaches to more equitable engagement. Its next meeting is Feb. 10.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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School Committee discusses new four-year plan at retreat
No direction was officially set, but budget, transportation and the vacant 158 Spring Street building were focal points.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:36 AM
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Reviewed: “Magellan”
The Portuguese explorer's life is treated with nuance and complexity, without losing track of his colonialism.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:42 AM
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Keaton says family dinner table tougher than Hasty Pudding
Actor Michael Keaton, the Harvard troupe’s Man of the Year, takes his roasting in stride and praises young leaders.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Somerville, Cambridge police could intervene against ICE agents
Executive orders state local police would be authorized to prevent use of unreasonable force.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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Local spots to watch the Super Bowl
New England Patriots fans (or foes) can watch the Super Bowl live at these iconic sports bars.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Your view: Photos from our community
We invite readers to send us photos from around the community. This image shows a group of bundled-up volunteers from the outdoor church transporting a wagon of supplies. Send us your photos of life in Cambridge! Submit here. We’ll pick our favorites and run them.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Why all the construction secrets?
Central Square and Harvard Square have been under reconstruction for years now. It seems possible that a four-year student in our city could have lived here without experiencing these places not under construction? Could we reasonably expect a quarterly update from the City Manager with the following information: what was the original budget and schedule […]
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February 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM