Boston Cambridge City Beat

Today's Norway vs. Iraq match is forcing major adjustments for Boston commuters.

• Summer Street closed from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. between Purchase and...

Despite beautiful weather, low-lying Boston areas like Morrissey Boulevard face up to a foot of coastal flooding from high tides and rough surf today, warns the National Weather Service. The alert covers Suffolk County through late Tuesday night.

Recent incidents underscore ongoing MBTA safety challenges across Boston and Cambridge.

• Escalator scare at Porter Station: Loose clothing caught,...

Cambridge's upcoming multifamily zoning hearing could shape future development pressures on local artists.

• The June 25 joint committee hearing will...

• 28 scam reports hit Middlesex County May 14-June 8, with $12,500 lost in four cases
• Victims told they missed jury duty and must pay fines via...

Harvard Book Store is expanding its Cambridge institution to downtown Boston with a new 5,000-square-foot outpost at 33 Union Street near Faneuil...

The Cambridge Athletic Hall of Fame will induct athletes, coaches, teams, and contributors on November 21, 2026, at 6PM in Newton, MA.

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Cambridge Public Library hosts free Zen meditation sessions every first and third Monday from 3:00pm-6:00pm, letting locals practice with neighbors from the Cambridge Zen Center.

The CRLS girls ultimate frisbee team made program history as the first to reach nationals, securing a win over Colorado's state champion and finishing...

Boston Dance Alliance named Laura Young and Peter DiMuro as 2026 Dr. Michael Shannon Dance Champion Award recipients.

• Laura Young, longtime Boston...

Cambridge Police's Neighborhood Engagement Program is hosting a community event in North Cambridge led by the assigned Sergeant and Lieutenant. This local initiative strengthens direct ties between officers and residents.

Mid Cambridge NCDC Architects Committee meets Wednesday June 17 at 2:00 PM on site at 60 Ellery Street for local development review. Call 617-349-4683 or check online.

City Government Actions

• 🔥 Budget Cuts and Chaos: Boston City Council approved a $1.4 million cut to the Transportation Department during a...

Boston's free FIFA Fan Festival runs through June 27 at City Hall Plaza, with live World Cup matches on a giant screen, music, and local food.

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Local incidents underscore ongoing safety challenges:

• South End shooting near playground left three people seriously injured.
• 14-year-old arrested...

A new immersive play revives the heated 1976 Cambridge City Council debate over Harvard's recombinant DNA lab, staged in the actual council chambers...

Cambridge is rolling out free Juneteenth celebrations June 17–19 with workshops, story time, live music, and a parade ending in park festivities.

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Boston and Massachusetts are rolling out targeted measures for World Cup crowds.

• Mayor Wu approved one-hour bar extensions to 3 a.m. through July,...

Two independent operators are growing their footprints across Boston and Cambridge:

• Harvard Book Store will open a 3,500-square-foot downtown...

Different branches of Boston government are pulling in competing directions on housing, transit, and spending.

• State level: Gov. Healey relaunched...