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Cambridge Dog Off Leash Program Starts This Weekend
July 30, 2009 – 3:06 pm | No Comment
Cambridge Dog Off Leash Program Starts This Weekend

Some of you may not be aware that the City of Cambridge is starting a new off leash program starting this Saturday August 1st. The program was lobbied for on behalf of approximately 2400 …

Massachusetts Summer Concert Venues
July 29, 2009 – 12:22 pm | No Comment
Massachusetts Summer Concert Venues

As the summer continues to roll on we thought we would highlight the open air concert venues in Massachusetts. The Cambridge/Boston area is home to many concert venues including the newly renamed TD Garden …

Cambridge Moves Forward, Releases 911 Tapes
July 27, 2009 – 1:48 pm | No Comment
Cambridge Moves Forward, Releases 911 Tapes

ECN has posted a press release.  The City of Cambridge held a press conference today as it attempts to move forward past the controversy of the Professor Gates arrest.  City Manager Robert Healey discussed the …

Massachusetts Vacation Deals for Cantabrigians
July 24, 2009 – 9:58 am | No Comment
Massachusetts Vacation Deals for Cantabrigians

Whether you live in Cambridge or not Massachusetts is a good choice nowadays for your vacation plans.  Many of us because we grew up here or live here don’t really consider it our top choice …

Middlesex County Home to Big Papi’s Grille
July 23, 2009 – 9:54 am | One Comment
Middlesex County Home to Big Papi’s Grille

It’s no surprise that celebrities like to extend their brand. Big Papi of the Red Sox is doing just that. Big Papi otherwise known as David Ortiz is set to open a restaurant in …

Cambridge River Festival Never Disappoints
July 22, 2009 – 11:58 am | No Comment
Cambridge River Festival Never Disappoints

One of the great things about living in the Cambridge area is the city’s true appreciation for the arts.  The Cambridge Arts Council is a big part of bringing multicultural art and music to our …

Professor Gates Incident – Embarassing for All
July 21, 2009 – 1:53 pm | One Comment
Professor Gates Incident – Embarassing for All

Thankfully CNN has reported that the charges of disorderly conduct brought against Professor Gates will not be pursued.  This incident opens up again the issue of race in America but not in the ways that …

Cambridge Area Companies in the Globe 100
July 20, 2009 – 1:19 pm | No Comment
Cambridge Area Companies in the Globe 100

Each year the Boston Globe comes out with a listing of the 100 Best Massachusetts companies.  Cambridge has always been well represented and the 2009 list is no exception.
The companies are ranked by the Boston …

Cambridge Farmers Markets a Fresh Summer Treat
July 17, 2009 – 12:12 pm | No Comment
Cambridge Farmers Markets a Fresh Summer Treat

One of the pleasures of summer is the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables.  The Cambridge area has a variety of locations in Cambridge and around it that take place 7 days of the week …

MBTA Under Pressure from All Angles
July 16, 2009 – 7:33 pm | No Comment
MBTA Under Pressure from All Angles

The MBTA continues to struggle with their budget which is bad news to anyone who rides the trains and buses in the Cambridge area.  Cambridge residents are used to a level of convenience with the …