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Moderna HQ could become affordable housing

September 22, 2026

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Moderna's former HQ proposed for affordable housing

Alexandria Real Estate Equities has proposed converting Moderna's former headquarters at 161 First St. into affordable housing. In exchange, the developer would unlock an additional 250,000 square feet of commercial development at Technology Square.

NBC Boston

Cambridge kitchen plan aims to help food entrepreneurs

The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority advanced a plan to create a shared commercial kitchen at 1075 Cambridge St. with equipment, storage, and support for food businesses.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Immigrant Rights Commission meets tonight

The Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship meets tonight, 6 to 8 p.m., to discuss Cambridge demographics, FY27 goal-setting, family preparedness, and the city's surveillance-technology civic assembly.

City of Cambridge

Preschool program information webinar tonight

The Cambridge Preschool Program holds a virtual family information session tonight, 7 to 8 p.m., explaining eligibility, preschool options, and the application process for the 2027–28 school year.

City of Cambridge

Cyanotype workshop at Main Library tonight

The Cambridge Public Library offers an introductory cyanotype workshop tonight, 5:30 to 7 p.m., using photography, botanicals, and collage to make blueprints; registration required.

City of Cambridge

Paul Cauthen at The Sinclair tonight

Paul Cauthen, with Ben Chapman, performs at The Sinclair tonight at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.

The Sinclair

Camberville Folk Showcase at Cantab Lounge tonight

The Camberville Folk Showcase happens tonight at 7:30 p.m. at The Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Ave.

FlashEvents

Nova Comedy Level 2 workshop starts tonight

The Nova Comedy Collective begins its Level 2 standup comedy workshop tonight, 6 to 8 p.m., at The Foundry, 101 Rogers St., focusing on writing, running sets, and developing new material.

The Nova Comedy Collective

Central Square food and mural tour tonight

The Central Square Food and Mural Arts Tour runs tonight, 3 to 5 p.m., a ticketed walking tour combining local food stops with public art along Massachusetts Avenue.

Cambridge Office for Tourism

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