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June 28, 2026
Duck Boat Flips Exiting Charles River, 11 Injured
A Boston Duck Tours amphibious vehicle overturned Saturday while exiting the Charles River in Cambridge after a tow-rope snapped, injuring 11 passengers.
CBS News
Linear Park Reconstruction Moves to Mass Ave/Cedar Street This Week
Starting June 29, Cambridge's Linear Park Reconstruction project shifts to the Mass Ave/Cedar Street plaza, with water-service installation running from Cameron Avenue plaza to the water main.
City of Cambridge
Summer Classic 5K Closes Sidney Street Sunday Morning
The Summer Classic 5K runs today from University Park Commons (64 Sidney Street), with Sidney Street closed 7 a.m.–noon and nearby MIT-area streets affected until approximately 10:10 a.m.
City of Cambridge
Open-Container Pilot Draws World Cup Crowds with Few Complaints
Cambridge's temporary alcohol-to-go and public-consumption zones, including Harvard Square, drew large World Cup watch-party crowds without major incidents, according to a Cambridge Day report.
Cambridge Day
Shay's Pub Hosts Harvard Square World Cup Watch Parties Through July 19
Shay's Pub & Wine Bar in Harvard Square is hosting World Cup watch parties with food, drink specials, and merchandise discounts through July 19.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
Russell House Tavern Screens Every World Cup Match Through July 19
Russell House Tavern in Harvard Square is showing every World Cup match through July 19, with a 'Golden Goal' passport contest featuring specialty themed cocktails.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
West Division Sweeps Mayor's Cup Youth Baseball Championship
West Division teams claimed both the Minor and Major division titles at the Mayor's Cup baseball tournament at Glacken Field on June 27–28.
Cambridge Day
Volunteers Clean Up Alewife Reservation This Morning
Green Cambridge is leading a community trash removal and ecosystem cleanup today at 10:00 a.m., starting at the Alewife Reservation DCR parking lot.
Eventbrite
Soccer Stories Book Bash Tonight at Lovestruck Books
Authors Kallie Emblidge and Anna McCallie celebrate their soccer-themed debut romance novels tonight, June 28, from 6–8 p.m. at Lovestruck Books & Cafe in Harvard Square.
Harvard Square Business Association
Harvard Square Summer Music Series This Afternoon, 4–7 p.m.
The Harvard Square Business Association's Summer Music Series runs today from 4 to 7 p.m. in Harvard Square.
Harvard Square Business Association
'Loops & 'Lore' Interactive Performance Tonight at Toomey Park
Cambridge Plays presents 'Loops & 'Lore,' an interactive music and poetry performance, tonight from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at Timothy J. Toomey Park.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
Zuzu at Middle East Hosts 'Gay Day 2026' Pride Party Tonight
Zuzu at the Middle East hosts 'Gay Day 2026,' a 21+ Pride celebration tonight starting at 9:00 p.m., featuring local electronic and pop artists.
The Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub
Mad Monkfish Jazz Orchestra Performs in Central Square Tonight
The Pete Kenagy-led Mad Monkfish Jazz Orchestra plays live in Central Square tonight from 7:00–10:00 p.m.
The Mad Monkfish
Brattle Theatre Wraps Mel Brooks 100th Birthday Series Today
The Brattle Theatre closes its Mel Brooks centennial screening weekend today with showings of 'The Producers' and 'Young Frankenstein.'
Cambridge Day
'One Long Earring' Comedy Performs Today at Crystal Ballroom
The social comedy 'One Long Earring,' about a 1990s lesbian band reuniting after nearly 30 years, plays today at the Crystal Ballroom.
Cambridge Day
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