Judge opens inquest into fatal police shooting

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Central Square Inquest Opens in Fatal Police Shooting of Woodworth

A district court judge on Wednesday began a formal examination of the facts around the Aug. 21 fatal police shooting of 64-year-old William Woodworth in Central Square. Police say Woodworth had just gotten out of his car when he allegedly pointed a handgun at officers; multiple shots were fired after an unsuccessful attempt to disarm him, and a loaded firearm was found at the scene. The inquest, overseen by Judge Holly Broadbent, cannot result in criminal charges but reviews all evidence, including witness interviews and video and audio recordings, to determine whether the death may have resulted from a crime.

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Memorial Drive Shootout Suspect Indicted on New Attempted Murder Charges

Prosecutors say Tyler Brown was indicted Wednesday on six counts of armed assault to murder and additional firearm charges from a May shooting on Memorial Drive; he's set to be arraigned Thursday in Middlesex Superior Court.

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Historical Commission Weighs Elm Street Demolition and Riverside Grant

The Cambridge Historical Commission meets remotely Thursday to review demolition of 178-180 Elm St. and a $250,000 preservation grant for facade restoration at the Cambridge Community Center on Callender Street.

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Cambridge Biosafety Committee Convenes Monthly Meeting in The Port

The Cambridge Biosafety Committee meets Thursday at 119 Windsor Street to review research facility compliance and containment protocols for life sciences labs.

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Bridges Homeward Holds 2026 Annual Impact Celebration at Library

Family-support organization Bridges Homeward hosts its Annual Impact Event Thursday at the Cambridge Public Library main branch, with dinner followed by a community impact program.

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Drop-In Fiber Arts Circle Meets at Central Square Library Branch

The Cambridge Public Library hosts an open fiber arts circle Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM at the Central Square Branch, welcoming crafters of all experience levels.

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Tim Eriksen and Peter Irvine Duo Show at Club Passim Tonight

Musicians Tim Eriksen and Peter Irvine perform a duo set exploring folk minimalism and Gothic Americana Thursday at Club Passim in Harvard Square.

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Michael Adkins East End Key Quartet Plays The Mad Monkfish

Saxophonist Michael Adkins brings the East End Key Quartet to The Mad Monkfish in Central Square Thursday as part of the venue's concert series.

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Kanan Dune and Clio Flackett Perform Tonight at The Lilypad

Experimental Americana act Kanan Dune joins singer-songwriter Clio Flackett and looping artist Tony Flackett for live music Thursday at The Lilypad.

The Lilypad

The Amaury Experience Birthday Edition Hits The Lilypad Tonight

Guitarist and composer Amaury Cabral Jorge leads a late-night birthday performance blending jazz and R&B Thursday at The Lilypad in Inman Square.

The Lilypad

Peter H. Reynolds Invites Cambridge 'Dot Kids' to Special Reunion

Children's author Peter H. Reynolds says children born at Mount Auburn Hospital between 2014 and 2016 who received gift copies of 'The Dot' are invited to a reunion celebration at the Museum of Fine Arts on September 12.

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