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Biz Profile: Cambridge Bicycle

Submitted by Dalinda Ifill P... on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 19:59

Cambridge Bicycle features a range of bicycles suited for the lifestyle of many Cantabrigians.

Located at 259 Massachusetts Avenue, the shop takes pride in catering to their customer's needs and have dedicated over 20 years of service to the community.

Check out what the employees have to say.

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Not for Nothin' - Rev. Irene Monroe

Submitted by susan on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 11:23

A far ranging discussion with Reverend Irene Monroe about the Central Flea, Dr. Huxtable vs. the real Bill Cosby. Also, today's Supreme Court decisions to hear arguments on Donald Trump's travel ban while allowing parts of it to stand, and the case of the
baker who refused, on religious grounds, to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. 6-26-2017

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BEYOND BOSTON: A Monthly News Digest Show | Eps. 10

Focus on Bicycle Advocacy

Submitted by frank on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 20:07

For this installment of Beyond Boston, we turn to the youngest reporters in the Beyond Boston family, the crew from youth media camp at Somerville Community Access Television, who recently interviewed several activists and cyclists about the reality of traversing our region on two wheels.

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Not for Nothin' - Cambridge Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Loving vs. State of Virginia

laws against interracial marriage struck down

Submitted by susan on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 17:07

Fifty years ago, on June 12, 1967, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that laws against interracial marriage are unconstitutional. 

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Not for Nothin' - Megan Shaw and Paul Gromer

Cambridge Community Electricity Program

Submitted by susan on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 11:57

The City of Cambridge has engaged in an electricity aggregation program to lower electrical costs for Cambridge residents, and to move the City closer to net-zero by limiting fossil fuel energy.  Hear more about how the program works from Megan Shaw, Outreach Director of the Cambridge Energy Alliance, and Paul Gromer, CEO of the Peregrine Group. 6-5-2017

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Gift Cards for Guns

Submitted by Dalinda Ifill P... on Mon, 06/05/2017 - 19:48

Disposing of unwanted items doesn’t often come with a reward, especially a reward of up to $200. On Saturday, June 10, however, Cambridge residents will be awarded gift cards ranging from $50 - $200 for each firearm they securely dispose of to public safety officers at the city’s third annual Gun Buy-Back.
 

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Listening to the City: Engagement, Exploration + Intervention through Sound

Conference addresses how sound can be used to create community change

Submitted by siobhanbredin on Sat, 06/03/2017 - 21:13
Listening to the City

On May 20 I attended a conference, “Listening to the City: Engagement, Exploration + Intervention through Sound,” hosted by the MIT Community Innovators Lab (CoLab), LA Listens, and the Design Studio for Social Intervention.

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"Central Flea" Coming to Central Square

CSBA Seeks Cambridge Vendors for June 25 New Market Concept

Submitted by frank on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 17:13

Submitted by the Central Square Business Association

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Not for Nothin' - The Community Learning Center

a discussion with Patricia Fiorenza

Submitted by susan on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 13:11

Patricia Fiorenza, member of the Outreach Team, talks about the free classes and services available at the Community Learning Center. 5-22-2017

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Not for Nothin' - Rev. Irene Monroe

Cambridge is not immune to racism and classism

Submitted by susan on Tue, 05/16/2017 - 11:24

A discussion with Reverend Irene Monroe about the Malden charter school that is punishing African American students for wearing extensions, and the May 10 Town Meeting on race, gender, class and culture convened by Mayor Denise Simmons.