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What happened to all the trophies under the Longfellow Bridge?

In this otherwise drab concrete overhang along Memorial Drive, passersby could once find scores of gleaming trophies, topped with tiny statuettes of soccer players, bowlers, ice skaters, and countless other athletes.

From traditional mall to martinis and microscopes, CambridgeSide is unveiling its new look
The East Cambridge mall is overhauling itself into a mixed-use megacampus, complete with cocktails by the canal.

Back to the ‘90s. Cambridge City Dance Party rocks Mass. Ave.
The city shut down five blocks for the free party, which will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday in front of Cambridge City Hall.

Cambridge cyclist deaths put spotlight on truck, intersection dangers

David Murphy appointed as interim Cambridge schools superintendent

A Somerville teen crocheted her prom dress in three days. Her video of the design process went viral.

‘We are all just people trying to make it home alive.’ Vigil held for two cyclists killed two weeks apart in Cambridge.

Cambridge confronts road safety after second fatal bicycle crash in two weeks

Woman killed in Cambridge bicycle crash with box truck, second in two weeks

Cambridge is considering a controversial approach to saving local news: Having the city pay for it

Cold Case Files

‘I don’t know why they’re not talking.’ People know who killed Charline Rosemond. They’re not cooperating with police.

Cambridge police investigate reported sexual assault on Franklin Street

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Blocking a bike lane? Local social media accounts are *eager* to call you out.

Cyclists who pedal around Greater Boston are accustomed to seeing cars, trucks, and everything else on wheels hogging the bike lanes.

Florida woman dies in bicycle crash with truck in Cambridge

The woman, 55, who was not identified, was riding on Mt. Auburn Street when she was struck by a box truck turning onto DeWolf Street at about 4:30 p.m. Friday, officials said.

Camberville & beyond

What can $77 million get you in Cambridge? A fixed-up fire station, apparently.

The price tag for fixing up the old firehouse and department headquarters near Harvard Square has climbed and climbed.

Cambridge residents look for city support following Donnelly Field shooting

“We try and work really hard to create a world where people can grow up comfortably and safely,” Cambridge Mayor Denise Simmons said at the Thursday meeting. “It’s incredibly frustrating and saddening for all of us to have to convene at meetings like this one.”

Calling 911 in Cambridge? Soon, the city may send social workers instead of police.

The effort's anticipated launch has raised thorny questions about when people in crisis actually need the police, and when a behavioral health team can show up instead.

Cambridge mayor, police not concerned about gunshot detection tech. They say residents aren’t either.

The police commissioner said ShotSpotter technology had, in fact, been helpful over the years.

Cambridge School Committee votes in favor of superintendent’s resignation

Victoria Greer joined Cambridge as interim superintendent in July 2021 and was named permanent superintendent in 2022.

Cambridge man arrested in connection with Donnelly Field double shooting

Yonayvi Cruceta, 23, pleaded not guilty to multiple gun charges Tuesday during his arraignment at Cambridge District Court.