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Neighbors fight 6-story teardown on Wyman Rd

July 29, 2026

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Wyman Road teardown fight pits neighbors against zoning rules

The 'Stop 9 Wyman' campaign is petitioning the Cambridge Historical Commission for landmark status on a 1927 house to block a six-story redevelopment. Residents have warned they may sue if a building permit is issued.

Hoodline

Two Harvard hockey players named to USA Hockey Festival

Harvard student-athletes Emi Biotti and Ainsley Tuffy have accepted invitations to the USA Hockey National Festival in Buffalo, New York.

Harvard Athletics

Harvard women's swim team hires new assistant coach

Harvard Athletics has hired Niko Fantakis as an assistant coach for the women's swimming and diving team for the 2026-27 season.

SwimSwam

DPW hosts pop-up recycling event in The Port

The Department of Public Works holds its fifth pop-up recycling event of the year today, July 29, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cambridge Housing Authority on Portland Street.

City of Cambridge

Esaïe Menou Trio performs jazz at The Mad Monkfish

The Esaïe Menou Trio performs live jazz tonight, July 29, at 7:00 p.m. at The Mad Monkfish in Central Square, part of the Monkfish Concert Series.

Eventbrite

Central Square BID hosts networking and reunion night

The Central Square Business Improvement District hosts a networking night and reunion tonight, July 29, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Street Theory Collective.

Eventbrite

Naco Taco hosts Ukrainian summer social in Cambridgeport

A free Boston Ukrainian Summer Social networking event runs tonight, July 29, starting at 7:00 p.m. at Naco Taco on Massachusetts Avenue.

Eventbrite

Climate Picnic brings green-minded residents together in Cambridgeport

An informal 'Climate Picnic' tonight, July 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. invites local professionals, students and climate-minded residents to connect in Cambridgeport.

Luma

Talya Ozsardas performs at Kendall Center's Roof Garden

Indie artist Talya Ozsardas performs English and Turkish original compositions at Kendall Center's Urban Park Roof Garden today, July 29, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., part of Berklee's Summer in the City series.

Berklee College of Music

Virtual meeting set for 29 Sargent Street development

Developer Mike Messina holds a virtual neighbor notification meeting today, July 29, at 2:00 p.m. to present plans and answer questions about the project at 29 Sargent Street.

City of Cambridge

Wild Child performs live at The Sinclair

Austin-based indie folk band Wild Child performs with soul artist Motenko at The Sinclair in Harvard Square tonight, July 29, with doors at 7:30 p.m.

The Sinclair

'Alors On Danse' dance party returns to Middle East - ZuZu

The Middle East and ZuZu host 'Alors On Danse' with DJ Sylla, Carlos Ceba, and the Kassio Project tonight, July 29, starting at 9:00 p.m.

The Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub

Gill Aharon Trio performs at The Lilypad

The Gill Aharon Trio performs tonight, July 29, from 8:15 to 10 p.m. at The Lilypad on Cambridge Street; doors open at 8 p.m., $10 cover.

The Lilypad

Lilypad Variety Show hosts open mic night

The Lilypad Variety Show runs tonight, July 29, from 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., offering an open mic for music, comedy, dance, poetry, art and film.

The Lilypad

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