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Cambridge Uncovered, Ep. 19: "Innovation Incubator: City of Startups"

Submitted by frank on Tue, 11/22/2016 - 18:42

In the 19th episode of Cambridge Uncovered, NeighborMedia Coordinator Frank Morris sits down with guests from two Cambridge-based startups to talk about their businesses and how they have thrived in the city of Cambridge. Andrew Vassallo is the co-founder and general manager of FundLatinos.com, a crowdsourcing site for the Latino Community.

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Not for Nothin - Reverend Irene Monroe

a post election discussion

Submitted by susan on Tue, 11/22/2016 - 09:28

A post election discussion with Reverend Irene Monroe 11/21/2016

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'Trans/Draw' Gallery Exhibit Hopes to Raise Trans Awareness Through Art

Submitted by frank on Fri, 11/18/2016 - 12:15

November is Trans Awareness Month and one group of artists is looking to raise awareness about transgender identity and experience with a new art show up at Gallery 263 in Cambridge.

The work of 12 Boston-area artists is on display during the trans/draw exhibition Nov. 17 through Dec. 10 at 263 Pearl Street. The opening reception is Nov. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Green Cambridge and the City’s Goals for Environmental Effectiveness

Submitted by Abby Geluso on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 19:05
Cambridge recycles

Cambridge is a trailblazer in Massachusetts on the front of recycling and environmental awareness. Long-time residents will have noticed the rigorous implementation of new recycling initiatives in recent years.

n 2002, the City Council adopted the Cambridge Climate Protection Plan, which aims to cut overall greenhouse gas emissions in the city by 80 percent by 2050. The current goals, including a 30 percent waste reduction by 2020, were based on the MA Solid Waste Master Plan.

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Calling All Girls!

MIT Museum Enters The Secret Lives of Robots

Submitted by bevmire on Thu, 11/03/2016 - 12:20

This Saturday, November 5,  promises to be a special day at the MIT Museum.

Twice each year the museum celebrates women in science, technology, engineering, and math by opening its doors to girls who are interested in investigating, building and testing their own designs. 

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Not for Nothin' - Reverend Irene Monroe

cultural appropriation on Halloween, the Presidential Election

Submitted by susan on Tue, 11/01/2016 - 13:18

A discussion with Reverend Irene Monroe on cultural appreciation, cultural appropriation, and cultural piracy. Final reflections on the upcoming Presidential Election. 10-31-2016

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Flag football

new to cambridge

Submitted by Richard on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 16:18

Football is responsible for more injuries than all of the three other major sports combined. Especially, the children who play football also have too many injuries. Thankfully, players in these times have to be removed from games if they suffer a head injury; mainly a concussion.

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AMAZON VS. SMALL LOCAL BUSINESSES

Submitted by Kristina Kehrer on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 16:16

The idea for this project came after Stellabella Toys in Inman Square closed this summer. I couldn’t reconcile the “store closing” sign with what my eyes were seeing in the neighborhood.

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Public Mourns Bicyclist, Calls for Safety

Submitted by Connor Edwards on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 17:02

Local residents, avid cyclists and city officials alike mourned the loss of Bernard “Joe” Lavins in Porter Square on Oct. 5. With their heads bowed in memoriam, they began a familiar healing process from within, but simultaneously acknowledged the inevitable path ahead, moving forward as a community towards recovery. Residents have had enough.

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Public Safety Committee Presents New Apps for Cambridge

Submitted by Kynthia on Tue, 10/25/2016 - 17:28

The Cambridge Public Safety Committee had a meeting on September 14 at City Hall for residents and committee members to discuss new technologies affecting public works and emergency services requests in Cambridge.

The public was invited to ask questions about two new applications, Commonwealth Connect (powered by platform developer SeeClickFix) and RapidSOS, that were implemented earlier this year for public use.
 

Commonwealth Connect