Recently, the city of Cambridge proposed a new ban – on plastic bags. The city wants to go green, more so than they already have. They think that banning disposable plastic bags will help the environment. Cambridge City Councilors have advanced this proposal, but will hold another public hearing before a final decision is made. […]
Community Cooks is a volunteer organization serving meals to those in the community who need it. Community Cooks has grown tremendously recently since first starting up in Somerville twenty-three years ago. It started out as a few neighbors cooking hot meals for the Somerville Homeless Coalition. But the idea of this and the charity work […]
It has been recently announced that the largest corporation in the world, Royal Dutch Shell, has set up a shop in Cambridge sometime last year. It wasn’t noticed much when the office space was being built and renovated, and no one really knew who was going to go in there. Little did they know it […]
The easiest and most efficient way to commute around and in the Boston area is by riding the T. It is a common use of transportation that many citizens use. The “T” has stations all throughout Boston and in neighboring areas. A nub on the T, connecting the Blue and Green Lines is Government Center […]
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary the word suburb has three different meanings that are all related. The first definition is an “outlying part of a city or town”, the second is “a smaller community adjacent to or within commuting distance of a city”, and the third is “the residential area on the outskirts of a […]
Looking for that perfect Valentine’s date? Trying to find the best spot to take your loved one for that romantic dinner? Do you want a city that not only houses office and industrial spaces, but great restaurants as well? Would you like to spice up that romantic dinner with a little bit of fun? Then […]
Somerville’s Magoun Square is becoming a different area, changed by yoga and bikes. There is a shift in urban community towards wealthier residents and businesses bringing with it a new personality. Some may say that this is a good change, while others who currently enjoy the urban community see this change as losing some of […]
On a cold and frigid day, and at anytime of the day there is nothing better than a scorching mug of hot chocolate. Not only is Boston known for its extravagant restaurants it’s also known for its cafes. If you’re looking for that perfect drink to heat you up after a cold day out and […]
A new Kendall Square startup, coUrbanize, creates websites which serve as a meeting place to hold community project and development discussions. This “has become a player in Cambridge civic life” according to Cambridge Daily. coUrbanize recently took a look at “bankification” in Harvard Square and Central squares and compared the number of banks to cafes. […]
When in Boston the constant bustling of all surroundings can be overbearing at times. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to relax, or if you’re a nature loving individual you can come appreciate some of the beauties in life with The Kendall Apartment Tower connected to a garage with a spacious rooftop garden. Anyone […]
