Thomas Rose, 37, joined MIT in January and was set to begin teaching courses this fall.

The cameras capture the license plates of vehicles that exceed a certain decibel level, and the driver then receives a fine in the mail.

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Large trucks turning right can sweep cyclists into their rear wheels in an instant. Understanding this deadly dynamic could save lives.

The 36-year-old woman "was a dedicated public servant to the City of Boston and passionately advocated for safer streets,” her sister said.

A driver struck and killed a person riding a bicycle on Tremont Street in Mission Hill this morning.

Whether you’re looking across or down, everyone seems to have a puzzle these days – and so does The Independent, coming every other Saturday courtesy of local creator Daniel Mangoubi with Cambridge- and Somerville-themed answers among the solutions. Play the game here. Mangoubi, a data and research... The post Try The Independent’s first locally themed crossword puzzle appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.

Facts matter, that’s why I feel it’s important to correct some misinformation that is being circulated regarding the Multifamily Housing ordinance. Recently, one of my colleagues on the City Council stated in an email, “There are 148 projects in the pipeline now; that’s 148-plus houses slated to... The post Correcting the record about the impact of Cambridge’s Multifamily Housing ordinance appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.

A housing project at 9 Wyman Road in West Cambridge and the reaction from neighbors demonstrates why uniform, citywide upzoning is more equitable than fragmented, piecemeal zoning reform. Before the passage of Cambridge’s Multifamily Zoning last February, 9 Wyman Road was zoned exclusively for “single-family dwellings.” Now,... The post The 9 Wyman Road project is not a fluke, it’s a sign of successful multifamily zoning appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.

The Court says vote dilution can be proven only after "controlling" racial polarization for partisan polarization. This is a nonsensical and impossible test

Voters will decide this year whether to end Virginia’s uniquely harsh felony disenfranchisement rules. They

A public records request reveals that City Hall transportation planners were "directed to not participate in external meetings, including meetings with partner agencies, without express approval for (...

If you know me, you’ll know by now that I am strongly supporting Senator Ed Markey for re-election for Senate in Massachusetts.