Police reactivate ShotSpotter gunshot system

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ShotSpotter gunshot detection system re-activated in Cambridge

Cambridge police confirmed that the ShotSpotter acoustic gunshot detection system was switched back on Monday, Aug. 17. The reactivation follows community discussion prompted by the July 4 shooting death of a city worker.

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Free Berklee concert at Kendall Center tonight

Musician Finn Hansbury performs a free outdoor concert Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Urban Park Roof Garden in Kendall Center, part of Berklee's Summer in the City series.

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CPD releases July 2026 BridgeStat crime report

Cambridge Police's July 2026 BridgeStat report, released Aug. 17, shows serious index crimes fell 9% in the first seven months of 2026 compared to 2025.

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Chandra X-ray Center launches multi-day astrophysics workshop

The Chandra X-ray Center in Cambridge begins a three-day workshop, 'Chandra's Dynamic Universe,' Tuesday, Aug. 18, exploring time-domain and multi-messenger astrophysics.

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O'Connell Branch book group discusses James McBride novel

The O'Connell Branch of the Cambridge Public Library hosts a discussion of James McBride's "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Main Library hosting garden-themed lino block printing workshop

The Main Library hosts a garden-themed linoleum block printing workshop Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., where participants can carve stamps and print their own designs.

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O'Neill Branch Library plans end-of-summer block party

The O'Neill Branch of the Cambridge Public Library hosts an outdoor block party Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., with games, crafts, music, and light refreshments.

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Kenny Werner trio plays The Lilypad tonight

The Lilypad hosts Kenny Werner, Francisco Mela, and Nico Jin for a modern jazz performance Tuesday, Aug. 18, with doors at 7:45 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m.

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Suspect arrested in electric scooter hit-and-run on Vassar Street

Police arrested Jayson Wilson Monday, Aug. 17, for a July 9 electric scooter crash near MIT that severely injured a 12-year-old girl.

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Pulitzer winner Richard Russo discusses new novel at library

Richard Russo discusses his new novel, "Under the Falls," with Tom Perrotta at the Cambridge Public Library Main Branch Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m., followed by a book signing.

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Green jobs program tables at Neighbor2Neighbor block party

City sustainability staff table Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m., sharing green career pathways at the Neighbor2Neighbor block party.

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Cambridge Senior Center holds Zumba Gold for older adults

The Cambridge Senior Center hosts a free, low-impact, Latin-inspired dance session for adults of all fitness levels Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 1 to 1:45 p.m.

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