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Ed Sheeran to open the Old Phone Pub in Ipswich, Massachusetts

CBS Boston (News) 3/27 1:05A Mike Toole

Ed Sheeran appears to like Massachusetts. He's opening the Old Phone Pub in Ipswich, just days after his surprise appearance at a Boston bar on St. Patrick's Day. The pop-up...

Cambridge city councilor charged in brothel bust says "I will be forever sorry"

CBS Boston (News) 3/22 3:00A Kristina Rex

Cambridge City Councilor Paul Toner is now facing charges for allegedly buying sex at a high-end brothel that was busted by federal authorities in 2023. Toner is a former head of the Massachusetts...

Harvard will offer free tuition to more middle-class families with "significant expansion of...

CBS Boston (News) 3/17 6:55A Neal Riley

Harvard University announced a "significant expansion of financial aid" on Monday to make tuition free for more students, even as the Ivy League institution said recently it...

Gas-powered leaf blowers now banned in Cambridge

CBS Boston (News) 3/15 3:33A CBS Boston

The ban is intended to cut down on noise and pollution. Operators are now required to switch to electric of battery-powered leaf blowers.

Names of alleged clients in high-profile Massachusetts brothel bust read in court

CBS Boston (News) 3/14 6:07A Neal Riley

The names of some of the alleged clients in a high-end brothel bust in Massachusetts were read aloud in Cambridge District Court on Friday. There are 28 alleged johns connected to a sex ring that was...

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Uncensored Humor: Mather House Satire Newsletter To Tone Down Lewd Jokes After Complaints

The Harvard Crimson (News) 3/27 1:21P

This semester, the Gorilla Gazette’s satire sparked debate over the boundaries of tasteful humor — and eventually intervention from House leadership, a brief rebellion against...

Nonie Lesaux Named HGSE Dean After 9 Months in Interim Role

The Harvard Crimson (News) 3/27 1:21P

Interim Dean Nonie K. Lesaux will become dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education after holding the interim position since July, the University announced on Thursday.

CPS Will Retain All Paraprofessional Staff From The Kennedy Longfellow

The Harvard Crimson (News) 3/27 1:21P

Cambridge Public Schools Interim Superintendent David G. Murphy confirmed that the district will be retaining all paraprofessional staff from the Kennedy-Longfellow school at...

‘A Ludicrous Decision’: Legal Experts Discuss Trump v. U.S. Immunity Ruling at HLS Talk

The Harvard Crimson (News) 3/27 5:19A

Legal experts gathered Wednesday at Harvard Law School to discuss the causes and effects of Trump v. U.S., a case that granted U.S. presidents immunity from prosecution for...

As Antisemitism Lawsuit Drags On, Harvard Demands Kestenbaum’s Messages With Politicians

The Harvard Crimson (News) 3/27 5:19A

Harvard filed a motion on Friday to compel Harvard Divinity School graduate Alexander “Shabbos” Kestenbaum, the lead plaintiff in an ongoing Title VI lawsuit, to turn over...

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15 Essential Breakfast Stops Around Boston

Eater Boston 3/27 7:14A Nathan Tavares

An excellent shakshuka at Sofra. | Erika Adams/Eater Boston Start the day right here Put away that sad, burnt toast and lukewarm coffee: The restaurants on this list take the first meal of the day...

Ed Sheeran Is Opening a Pop-Up Irish Pub on the North Shore

Eater Boston 3/27 5:11A Erika Adams

Ed Sheeran on the Tonight Show on Wednesday, March 26. | Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images It opens tomorrow, and it’ll be gone after this weekend English pop star Ed Sheeran can’t get enough of...

7 Major Boston Restaurant and Bar Closings to Know, March 2025

Eater Boston 3/26 10:23A Erika Adams

Guy Fieri poses with fans during a visit to his Boston restaurant in 2024. | Robin Winchell/Guy Fieri’s Boston Kitchen + Bar Guy Fieri strikes out (again) in Boston, an iconic diner says farewell, and...

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The Best Places to Eat in Boston’s Chinatown

Eater Boston 3/25 7:44A Erika Adams

All-you-can-eat wagyu is the name of the game at Mikiya, a buzzy new Chinatown spot. | Christina Hickey/Mikiya The neighborhood’s best restaurants for dumplings and dim sum, noodles and sushi, and so...

Take a Trip to the Past at These Excellent Boston-Area Diners

Eater Boston 3/24 7:39A Nathan Tavares

A breakfast sandwich at Mass Ave Diner. | Mass Ave Diner Where to eat the best greasy-spoon breakfast in and around Boston Fancy, decadent breakfasts and brunches can be fun, but nothing beats the...

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Harvard Softball Struggles against Princeton, Starts Ivy League Play 0-3

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 3/27 3:17P

History repeated itself in New Jersey this weekend as the softball team fell to Princeton on the road in its Ivy opener — the Crimson yet again unable to beat the Tigers in a...

Harvard Men’s Tennis Begins Outdoor Season in California

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 3/27 6:45A

Adjusting to the outdoor tennis swing, No. 14 Harvard men's tennis went 2-1 on its annual California road trip. Now, the Crimson turns its attention to fierce Ivy League...

Not Even a Question: No. 13 Harvard Men's Lacrosse Dominates No. 17 BU 16-7

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 3/26 10:35P

In the Charles River Rivalry, No. 13 Harvard men’s lacrosse (6-2, 1-1 Ivy) bested the No. 17 Boston University Terriers 16-7 in a contest that was dominated entirely by the...

Harvard Men’s Lacrosse Falls to Princeton 13-11, Drops to 1-1 in Ancient Eight Play

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 3/25 6:37A

The No. 13 Harvard men’s lacrosse team fell on the road this past weekend to No. 4 Princeton in a tightly-contested 13-11 battle that came down to the wire.

From Cambridge to Vancouver: Goaltender Aku Koskenvuo Transitions to the Canucks

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 3/25 6:37A

Thankful for three strong years with the Crimson, goalie Aku Koskenvuo is ready to reach his next milestone: playing in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks.

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