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Police seek witnesses to Harvard Square fight
August 5, 2026
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Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Harvard Square Fighters
Cambridge police say a disturbance involving multiple people occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, on Brattle Street in Harvard Square, leaving one person seriously injured. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the fight or recorded cellphone photos or video in the area at the time to come forward. Tips can be shared by calling 617-349-3300 or through the department's website; no other information has been released.
Cambridge Patch
Kadampa Meditation Center Hosts Weekly Mid-Week Session
The Kadampa Meditation Center Boston hosts a guided meditation and stress-relief class, 'Change Your Perspective,' tonight from 7 to 8:15 p.m.
Kadampa Meditation Center Boston
Avant-Garde Jazz Quartet Performs Tonight at The Lilypad
The Lilypad in Inman Square hosts a live jazz performance by Kit Demos, Jim Hobbs, Francisco Mela, and Jeff Platz tonight from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
The Lilypad
Redevelopment Authority Design Review Committee Meets Tonight
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority's Design Review Committee meets virtually tonight at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Rindge Connectivity Median Path Design and Pioneer Way modifications.
Cambridge Redevelopment Authority
Election Commission Meets to Plan for State Primary
The Cambridge Election Commission holds a virtual meeting today at 3 p.m. to discuss voter registration and logistics for the Sept. 1 state primary.
City of Cambridge
Punk Band The Oozes Perform Live Tonight at Zuzu
London-based queer punk band The Oozes performs tonight at 9 p.m. at Zuzu on Massachusetts Avenue.
JamBase
Jehlen Endorses Barber in 2nd Middlesex Race
State Sen. Pat Jehlen endorsed Rep. Christine Barber in the 2nd Middlesex District race, Cambridge Day reported Aug. 4.
Cambridge Day
Social Housing Task Force Meets This Afternoon
The Cambridge Social Housing Joint Task Force meets today from 3 to 5 p.m. at City Hall Annex, with virtual viewing available; no public comment is scheduled.
City of Cambridge
Screen on the Green Brings 'Hoppers' to Greene-Rose Park
Cambridge Recreation's Screen on the Green series shows 'Hoppers' tonight at Greene-Rose Heritage Park, with Frisoli Youth Center as the rain location.
City of Cambridge
Music Bingo Returns Weekly to CanalSide Food + Drink
CanalSide Food + Drink in East Cambridge hosts a free, family-friendly Music Bingo night tonight from 6 to 8 p.m.
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