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Cambridge launches safety overhauls at high-crash intersections

After seven traffic deaths in the last four years, the Cambridge Department of Transportation has started a formal review program for its most dangerous intersections, starting with Massachusetts Avenue at Albany Street, which tops the city's list of High Crash Locations. Mass Ave at Vassar Street and Hampshire Street at Prospect Street are also slated for review, with safety reviews and installations to begin later this year. A CDOT spokesperson said the program grew out of concerns from the City Council and others after recent fatalities, and the list will be updated every two years as part of the city's Vision Zero effort.

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Live D&D comedy show comes to Harvard Square's Comedy Studio

The Comedy Studio presents 'Let's Not Die: A Live D&D Comedy Performance' today, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m., with stand-up comedians role-playing through a magical Cambridge adventure.

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¡Celebremos Puerto Rico! festival held at Harvard museums

The Harvard Museum of Natural History and Peabody Museum host ¡Celebremos Puerto Rico! today, Sept. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m., with live bomba and plena music by Jorge Arce & Humano, artisan demonstrations, coquí-call listening, and crafts; admission is free.

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Boston Bluegrass Union celebrates 50th anniversary at Arrow Street

Arrow Street Arts hosts the Boston Bluegrass Union's 50th anniversary concert honoring Stan Zdonik today, Sept. 27, with a picking party at 4 p.m., seating at 6:30 p.m., and headliner The Seldom Scene at 7 p.m.

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Deadline today to enter Cambridge Civic Assembly lottery

Sunday, Sept. 27, is the deadline for invited Cambridge residents to respond to the city's postcard and enter the lottery for its first Civic Assembly, with the lottery planned for the week of Oct. 5.

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Porter Square Books hosts Inbal Alon storytime

Author Inbal Alon read from her picture books today, Sept. 27, at 9:30 a.m. at Porter Square Books, 1815 Massachusetts Avenue.

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Public Kitchen returns to Riverside Press Community Farm

Today, Sept. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m., residents help cultivate and share food at Riverside Press Community Farm, with remaining produce going to the Cambridge Community Center's community fridge; the program recurs through Oct. 4.

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Hult student helps organize earthquake relief for her family's hometown

Natalie Ramirez has helped send nearly a ton of supplies to Balboa, Colombia, where an Aug. 10 temblor damaged more than 600 homes.

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Belmont turnout saved Brownsberger's re-election

The state senator won re-election despite losing in the parts of his district in Boston, Cambridge and Watertown.

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Drought eases for Cambridge, but city may need to buy water

With a key reservoir at 20% capacity, Cambridge may need to purchase supplemental water this fall or winter for the first time since 2016.

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Roadway Paving Enhancements Beginning Week of September 28

Beginning the Week of September 28, weather permitting, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will be performing partial roadway milling (grinding) and paving operations to enhance the road conditions on several sections of street around the City.

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Cambridge's MCAS scores improve overall, but gaps widen

Cambridge students outperformed the state average, which trended downward; Baldwin, Rindge Avenue Upper School and Amigos led the district.

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Question 8 called 'a doomsday scenario' by cannabis business owners

The November ballot measure would end recreational marijuana sales statewide in 2028, leaving local operators and investors anxious.

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