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Jun 20, 2011 Parks, Nature
Swimming at magazine beach?
Can you believe that people used to swim at magazine beach on the Charles River? It’s been a long time since that was popular, although a few brave souls undertake it each year since the Charles River cleanup began in 1995. I spoke with representatives during a volunteer cleanup event and celebration on June 11 from three of the organizations that have continually worked to improve the Charles River so that all can enjoy it; the Cambridgeport... more

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Apr 22, 2011
Neighbormedia
This Week in NeighborMedia: Cleaning up Magazine Beach, Tax...
This Week in NeighborMedia: a recap of the week's captivating Cambridge stories produced by NeighborMedia correspondents at Cambridge Community Television. Latest stories Mary Holbrow reports on Magazine Beach's history and community involvement in its redevelopment: "CNA Meeting: Magazine Beach... more
Apr 16, 2011
Neighbormedia
Earth Day at Magazine Beach
Rich Emmel bent over to retrieve a crumpled newspaper from the brush along the shore of the Charles River at Magazine Beach in Cambridgeport.   A passing Canada goose eyed him as he stashed the soggy page in his collection bag. “I wonder if there’s some way we could organize the geese to help... more
Feb 19, 2011
Neighbormedia
Flying By
You can feel like a world-class athlete today. Just go to Fresh Pond, put the wind to your back, and take a walk. With that fifty-mile an hour push, you'll take your walk in half your normal time! Which reminds me, (the wind, not how fast you could be walking), one of the first modern English... more NeighborMedia Cambridge
Feb 11, 2011
Lectures
Great Swamp at Fresh Pond: Sheila Cook
Longtime Cambridge resident and author Sheila Cook will share her extensive knowledge of the natural and social history of the area around Fresh Pond that was once known as The Great Swamp. This should be a fascinating talk, with time for questions and discussion. Sponsored by Friends of Fresh Pond... more NeighborMedia Cambridge
Jan 18, 2011
Parks
NeighborMedia Recap: CCTV to broadcast Cambridge Open...
A recap of the week's captivating Cambridge stories produced by NeighborMedia correspondents at Cambridge Community Television. Latest stories Karen Klinger shares sledding hotspots, a successful attempt to get DCR to clear sidewalk, and little known Cambridge history: "Lovely Weather for a Sled... more NeighborMedia Cambridge
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Nov 3, 2010
Parks
Autumn at North Point Park
I took a stroll with the camera through one of my favorite spots in East Cambridge the other day. If you have not been to this newest and nicest park in Cambridge, you owe yourself one. What has been known as the "Lost Half Mile" of the Charles River has now been found. Ten years ago this was five... more NeighborMedia Cambridge