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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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The skyline of Cambridge. Cambridge City Council passed new amendments increasing height limits for housing developments. PHOTO COURTESY OF PERCIVAL KESTRELTAIL VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Cambridge passes controversial changes to affordable housing law, allowing for taller buildings

Jennifer Lambert October 20, 2023
Cambridge City Council amended their 100% Affordable Housing Overlay, a plan which now allows for taller and denser affordable housing developments, in a 6-3 vote Monday despite multiple city councilors and city council candidates opposing the proposal.
Cambridge universal-prekindergarten program plan

Cambridge discusses steps to implement universal pre-kindergarten

Yiling Qiu February 18, 2022
A virtual joint roundtable from the Cambridge City Council & School Committee discussed steps to establish universal pre-kindergarten.
East to West: Oct. 23, 2020

East to West: Oct. 23, 2020

Justin Tang October 23, 2020

Today, we cover a student initiative to make classes on election day optional, an uptick in bicycle theft, new public showers in Cambridge for those in need, and more. FEATURING: Justin Tang, Katrina...

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.
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