Harvard academic workers vote to authorize strike
With no agreement after nearly two years of bargaining, academic workers at Harvard are mounting pressure on administrators to meet their proposals.
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11th annual Igbo Day Festival embraces local Nigerians in culture, connection
Hundreds of people from around New England and beyond connected with their culture and each other at the Aug. 8 Igbo Day Festival in Randolph. The festival, in its 11th iteration, took to the field beside the town’s community center to remind Igbos of all ages of their traditions and history.
Roxbury YMCA remains closed as systems and flood repair work continues
The Roxbury YMCA remains closed after a water leak flooded its sub-basement in June. Repairs are underway -- they are complex and could be costly.
Cambridge Jazz Fest aims to play it forward for the community
This weekend’s free festival aims to create a space for people to experience jazz together, plus giving out its CAMMY awards and scholarships.
Ubuntu: Pan-African convention promotes unity, empowerment
Hundreds of people from around the African diaspora expanded their networks, celebrated their cultures and discussed some of the biggest issues facing the community at Boston’s second annual All-African Convention last weekend.
$170m in medical debt erased for 140,000 Eastern Mass. residents in nonprofit deal
Three nonprofits — Atrius Health Equity Foundation, Undue Medical Debt and the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association — last month announced $170 million in grant-funded relief to cover the medical debt of over 140,000 Eastern Massachusetts residents.
Roxbury McDonald’s dining room reopens with programs aimed at supporting youth
After a year-long closure, the dining room at the 301 Warren Street McDonald's has reopened with a unique feature: programming for youth intended to prevent violence and promote leadership.
Juneteenth at five: Cambridge’s Black community reflects on 'our 4th of July'
Five years after Juneteenth was made a federal holiday, Black community members in Cambridge are reflecting on where things stand now, balancing both the celebration of freedom with the setbacks in racial justice under the Trump administration.
Harvard grad students end strike
After 40 days of demonstrations, graduate student workers at Harvard University don’t have a contract but felt negotiations had shifted palpably, allowing them to end their strike.
State invests $25 million in future MIT “quantum toolbox”
The aim of the project is to make a Boston-area hub for emerging computing technology and fill the gap in research funding.
MIT grad students rally on commencement day, Harvard students picket
MIT graduate student workers rallied before the university’s commencement Thursday, while those at Harvard picketed outside Harvard Yard during graduation ceremonies.
Lesley faculty ratify contract; Harvard, MIT unions feel stalled
As one local university resolved labor strife with its faculty members, two others face mounting pressure from graduate student employees.
Lesley University faculty launch two-day strike
The move came after a marathon bargaining session between unionized faculty and administrators failed to produce an agreement.
Somerville City Council will give citation to resident who fought eviction
Councilor Kristen Strezo has sponsored a commendation for Gary Rogers and the groups that supported him in “fighting for housing justice.”
Strike vote at Lesley "was just inevitable"
While no date was set, faculty could act before the end of term. Members of the Lesley community feel bittersweet.
Rogers served notice, says "I'm a fighter"
A Somerville man who last week avoided eviction by winning a lawsuit against his landlord was served a new notice to quit.
Report: Rise Up Cambridge program a short-term help
Cambridge City Council’s Human Services and Veterans Committee met Wednesday to discuss the final research report for Rise Up Cambridge, a citywide program that provided cash assistance for low-income residents.
Somerville tenant avoids eviction and keeps lower rent
Gary Rogers, who faced eviction after refusing to pay a 90% rent increase imposed by his landlord in 2024, can stay in his apartment and continue to pay his previous rent, a jury decided Thursday.
Defense rests in Somerville eviction case
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.
Gary Rogers, the defendant, spent over two hours testifying on his rights as a tenant as he understands them.
Rogers testifies in Somerville eviction case
Gary Rogers took the stand in his own defense Tuesday, testifying he didn’t pay the full rental amount expected by his landlord because he never received notice of the higher rent. He also said the landlord never addressed issues with the apartment, including a lack of heat.
Somerville eviction case opens
The jury trial of Gary Rogers, a Somerville man facing eviction for non-payment of rent, began Monday with opening statements and testimony of the plaintiff, real estate investor Ryan Pinto.
Somerville resident’s eviction battle heads to a jury trial
The case reflects growing tensions over rising rents, tenant protections and landlord practices in Somerville's competitive housing market.
Cambridge Public Health Department mum on Neal’s departure
The sudden departure this week of chief public health officer Derrick Neal has again caused questions about Cambridge’s unusual public health structure.
The rental market in Cambridge is easing, but will it make a difference?
While the Cambridge rental market seemed to cool late last year, the city’s affordable housing advocates continue to say more needs to be done to make housing less expensive.
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