Tight DA primary: Ryan vs. Solet, vote Tuesday

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Ryan, Solet locked in tight Middlesex DA primary race

Cambridge Day reported Friday that the Democratic primary for Middlesex District Attorney has tightened between incumbent Marian Ryan, who has led the office since 2013, and challenger David Solet, a former colleague from inside her office. Solet accuses Ryan of failing to adequately advocate for victims of violent crime; Ryan counters that he would move the office in a more conservative, police-aligned direction. With no Republican on the ballot, Tuesday's winner is the presumptive winner in November.

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day held Aug. 29

The city held its third of four 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at 50 Mooney St., with entry via Fawcett Street, for residents to drop off chemical products and electronics.

City of Cambridge

Cambridge Public Library to close for Labor Day, Sept. 6-7

An Aug. 28 director's update said all Cambridge Public Library locations will close Sunday, Sept. 6, and Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day.

City of Cambridge

Outdoor Tai Chi class held at Main Library park

Instructor Ellen DeGenova led a free outdoor "Tai Chi under the tree" session Saturday, Aug. 29, 10-11:30 a.m., at the Main Library park, with a seated option and indoor backup location available.

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Stand-up comedy, live music featured in "Ornithology" at The Lilypad

The Lilypad in Wellington-Harrington hosted "Ornithology," a stand-up comedy showcase with Boston comedians and live musicians, Saturday, Aug. 29, 7:30-9:45 p.m.

The Lilypad

Arabic Story Time offered for young language learners at Main Library

The Cambridge Public Library held a first-come, first-served Arabic Story Time for children up to age 7, Saturday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-noon, in the Main Library's Curious George Room.

City of Cambridge

Harvard men's water polo opens 2026 season hosting Cal Baptist

Harvard men's water polo played its first game of the 2026 season against Cal Baptist Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m., at Blodgett Pool.

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Harvard men's soccer dominates Massachusetts in 4-1 victory

Harvard men's soccer defeated Massachusetts 4-1 Friday, Aug. 28, in their home opener in Cambridge.

Harvard Athletics

Ultimate pickup meets at Donnelly Field

Boston Frisbee hosted Saturday Ultimate, Aug. 29, 1-3 p.m., at Donnelly Field, 40 Willow St.; players were asked to RSVP and bring light and dark shirts.

Boston Frisbee

Boston Women's Market hosts Summer Shops in Kendall Square

The Boston Women's Market held a free outdoor market at Kendall Square Plaza Saturday, Aug. 29, noon-5 p.m., featuring women-owned small businesses, live music, and canvas tote bag painting.

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"The Bridge Vol 4" community dance party comes to Sonia

All Things Dance Boston hosted its fourth annual community dance celebration at Sonia in Cambridge Saturday, Aug. 29, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., featuring dance performances, battles, and live graffiti.

Boston Dance Alliance

Cambridge police log details unarmed robbery, local incidents

The Cambridge Police Department's daily incident log, released Aug. 26 for Aug. 23, detailed an unarmed robbery on Alewife Brook Parkway and a vehicle break-in on Kinnaird Street.

City of Cambridge

House of Heavy brings metal, nostalgia to Middle East Downstairs

"House of Heavy" hosted a concert of nu-metal, alternative metal, and metalcore acts at The Middle East Downstairs Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 p.m.

House of Heavy