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Memorial Drive Shooting Suspect Tyler Brown Held Without Bail

Tyler Brown, 46, appeared in court Wednesday, Aug. 26, and will remain held without bail as his case moves toward trial. He is accused of opening fire on motorists along Memorial Drive on May 11, shooting two people before exchanging gunfire with law enforcement and an armed civilian. Prosecutors had earlier presented nine pieces of evidence, including video of the shooting, to argue he was dangerous; the two injured motorists were a Cambridge DoorDash driver shot four times in the leg and an MBTA bus driver shot in the back of the head.

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Letter Backs Decker Over MacKay in 25th Middlesex Primary

A letter published Aug. 24, 2026 by the Cambridge Somerville Independent voiced support for state Rep. Marjorie Decker over primary challenger Evan MacKay ahead of the Democratic primary in the 25th Middlesex District, which includes Cambridge.

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Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust Holds Monthly Meeting

The Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust meets Thursday, Aug. 27, from 4-5 p.m. in the Ackermann Room at City Hall and via Zoom to discuss funding requests for local affordable housing developments.

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Twilight Music and Movement Session at Central Square Library

The Central Square Branch of the Cambridge Public Library hosts a free, drop-in sing-along and musical play session for young children and caregivers Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5:30 to 6 p.m.

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Central Square Library Branch Hosts Cookbook Club and Potluck

The Central Square Branch of the Cambridge Public Library holds its monthly Cookbook Club and Community Potluck Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., featuring recipes from author Natasha Pickowicz.

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Jafra Cafe & Lounge Opens Levant-Style Patio at Beauty's Pizza

Ibrahim Abuhasan, owner of Beauty's Pizza in Inman Square, is opening Jafra Cafe & Lounge, an outdoor Mediterranean patio serving Levantine dishes such as shawarma, gyros and handmade falafel, plus hookahs.

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Bridge to CRLS Event Welcomes Incoming Ninth Graders

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School hosted its annual 'Bridge to CRLS' orientation Thursday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., inviting incoming ninth-graders to tour campus, receive Chromebooks and meet peer mentors.

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American Freedmen Commission Hosts Community Outreach Meeting

The City of Cambridge's American Freedmen Commission holds a public Community Outreach Subcommittee meeting online Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., discussing engagement on transitional justice and reparations.

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Image Analysis Group Expands to Cambridge with New U.S. Office

Clinical trial imaging specialist Image Analysis Group announced Aug. 26, 2026, that it is opening a new U.S. office in Cambridge to bring its operations closer to the local biotech and pharmaceutical hub.

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DRONESTRIKE Meets Hope Symphony at The Lilypad

Experimental music collective DRONESTRIKE and Music Anarchy pioneer Hope Symphony perform a collaborative improvised concert Thursday, Aug. 27, at 10 p.m. at Inman Square's The Lilypad.

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Vancouver Indie-Pop Quartet Meltt to Perform at The Sinclair

Vancouver-based indie-pop band Meltt performs at The Sinclair Thursday, Aug. 27, with supporting act Los Eclipses; doors open at 7 p.m.

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City Seeks Applicants for Board and Commission Seats

Cambridge announced Aug. 25, 2026 vacancies on the Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship, the Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board, and the Planning Board, with application deadlines in September.

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