Body found in Fresh Pond; tap water called safe

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Body found in Fresh Pond, investigation underway

Cambridge Police and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office confirmed Tuesday that a body was found in Fresh Pond, and said preliminary indications are that it had been in the water for an extended period. City spokesman Jeremy Warnick said residents need not be concerned about the city's drinking water, because water from the pond passes through Cambridge's Water Treatment plant before reaching taps. The investigation is ongoing, and police said further information would be released as it becomes available.

Cambridge Day

Greedy Cow Donut Factory opens in Cambridgeport

Restaurateur Paul Rungta opened Greedy Cow Donut Factory at 114 Magazine Street on Monday, Aug. 10, offering handcrafted classic and gluten-free donuts.

Cambridge Day

Electronic music night 'Dance or Don't' returns to Central Square

Tonight at 9 p.m., ZuZu at the Middle East hosts 'Dance or Don't: Episode 22,' a 21-plus, no-cover open-format electronic night with rotating local DJs.

The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub

Folk-Americana trio The Faux Paws to perform at Club Passim

The Faux Paws play Club Passim in Harvard Square tonight; doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.

Club Passim

Cambridge drought status downgraded from critical to significant

State officials downgraded drought status for Cambridge and the Northeast region from Level 3-Critical to Level 2-Significant on Tuesday, though outdoor water use restrictions remain in place.

City of Cambridge

Documentary film 'Sunú' screens at Central Square Library

The Central Square Branch hosts a free screening of 'Sunú,' about Mexican corn producers, tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Cambridge Public Library

Trinitarios gang member pleads guilty in federal racketeering case

Israel Garcia Vasquez, a member of the Trinitarios gang's Lynn Chapter, pleaded guilty Tuesday to RICO conspiracy charges in a case investigated with support from Cambridge Police.

Department of Justice

Youth-led Julia Child exhibit opens at The Foundry

The Cambridge Museum of History & Culture holds an opening reception today from 4 to 6 p.m. for 'Bon Appétit! From Cambridge Kitchen to Culinary Icon: Julia Child,' a youth-led exhibit.

Eventbrite

MIT Astrogazers host public solar eclipse viewing at Kendall Square

MIT Astrogazers hold a public viewing at Kendall/MIT Open Space today from 1:01 to 2:46 p.m. to safely watch the partial solar eclipse through solar-filtered telescopes.

MIT Kavli Institute