Draft plans out for Beech-Elm safety redesign

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Cambridge Shares Draft Safety Plans for Beech and Elm Streets

The city's transportation department has released a feedback summary and draft designs for Beech Street near Elm Street, aiming to shorten pedestrian crossings, create a T-shaped intersection with one travel lane in each direction, and close the southeast corner to traffic for future open space. Driveway and street access would remain, but about six resident permit parking spaces on Beech Street near the bend would be removed. Staff say the plans will go through one more round of changes and feedback, including possible adjustments to a daycare loading zone, the separated bike lane section, and the size of the plaza.

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Romance Novel Cover Exhibition 'Holding The Moment' Opens Today

Lovestruck Books in Harvard Square opens 'Holding The Moment,' an exhibit of Elaine Gignilliat's original romance novel cover paintings, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., running through Monday, Aug. 31.

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Harvard Men's Water Polo Opens Season at Blodgett Pool Today

Harvard men's water polo hosts Cal Baptist at 10 a.m. and Air Force at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in its 2026 season opener.

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Harvard Men's Soccer Opens Season with 4-1 Win Over UMass

Harvard men's soccer defeated UMass 4-1 at Jordan Field Friday, with goals from Ben Kelly, Dylan Tellado, Adam Poliakov, and Shane Lonergan.

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4K Restoration of 'The Piano' Screens at The Brattle Today

The Brattle Theatre screens a new 4K restoration of Jane Campion's 1993 film 'The Piano' Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The Brattle

'Dreams in Nightmares' Premieres at The Brattle Today

Shatara Michelle Ford's 'Dreams in Nightmares' screens in its Boston-area premiere run at The Brattle Theatre Saturday at 3:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

The Brattle

Dinty Child Hosts 'Sing Along with Dint' at Club Passim Tonight

Dinty Child leads 'Sing Along with Dint' at Club Passim Saturday, with doors at 6 p.m. and the show at 7 p.m.

Club Passim

Comedy and Live Music Show 'Ornithology' Hits The Lilypad Tonight

The Lilypad in Inman Square hosts 'Ornithology — A Stand-Up Comedy Show with Live Music,' featuring Boston comedians and musicians, Saturday at 8 p.m.

The Lilypad

Moderna Prices $2.6 Billion Convertible Notes Offering

Cambridge-based Moderna priced an upsized $2.6 billion private offering of convertible senior notes due 2032 Friday to fund its oncology pipeline and other corporate needs.

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Cambridge Launches Survey on Mid-Cambridge Parks

The city launched an online questionnaire asking residents for ideas on renovating play areas and open spaces in Mid-Cambridge.

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'The Bridge Vol. 4' Spotlights Emerging Musicians at Sonia Tonight

The concert series 'The Bridge Vol. 4' showcases emerging musical talent at Sonia in Central Square Saturday starting at 7 p.m.

Sonia

Beauty and the Bass Rave Hits Middle East Corner/Bakery Tonight

The electronic music event Beauty and the Bass Rave takes over Middle East Corner/Bakery in Central Square Saturday at 9:30 p.m.

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