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The City of Cambridge and First Church Shelter have partnered to open nine public shower facilities in Harvard Square to serve the homeless community. COURTESY OF JIM STEWART

Public showers open in Cambridge to serve those who lack access

Taylor Brokesh October 21, 2020
Many homeless shelters reduced their capacity during the pandemic to keep residents safe. This, along with the closure of public places such as gyms and recreation centers, resulted in the loss of access to showers.

Thousands attend Women’s March in Cambridge

Haley Lerner January 22, 2018

  Thousands of women and men gathered for the Women’s March at the Cambridge Common in support of women’s rights Saturday afternoon. The march was a reiteration of the Women’s March held...

Locals gather at Cambridge Common Saturday afternoon to protest President Donald Trump’s refusal to release his tax returns. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts taxpayers, locals protest Trump on National Tax Day

Till Kaeslin April 15, 2017

In spirit of National Tax Day, approximately 1,000 people gathered at the Cambridge Common on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s refusal to release his own tax returns. The rally featured...

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