Daily brief · Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Broadway bike lane plan would cut 60% of parking
July 23, 2026
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Bike lane debate intensifies over Broadway safety project
The city's quick-build separated bike lane plan for Broadway, from Quincy Street near Harvard Yard to Portland Street in Kendall Square, has intensified debate between advocates and critics. The project would eliminate about 60% of street parking along the route and could bring changes to pedestrian infrastructure. Supporters like Cambridge Bike Safety volunteer Michael Rogove point to slower speeds and calmer streets, while resident David Bourque argues the lanes are largely redundant with existing routes such as Cambridge Street.
Cambridge Day
Harvard fencers compete at World Championships in Hong Kong
Current Harvard fencing student-athletes, alumni and coaches began competing at the 2026 World Fencing Championships in Hong Kong, representing Team USA and Team Canada.
Harvard Athletics
Cambridge opens $1 million nonprofit community grant round
The city opened a competitive grant cycle on July 21, offering $10,000 to $25,000 grants to nonprofits serving underserved residents; applications are due August 21.
City of Cambridge
Realtors host Young Professionals Charles River cruise
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors Young Professionals Network hosts a networking cruise on the Charles River today, July 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., boarding outside CanalSide Food Hall.
Massachusetts Association of Realtors
Jean Kwok launches new novel 'Dominion' at Lovestruck Books
Bestselling author Jean Kwok holds an in-store launch celebration for her new fantasy novel 'Dominion' tonight, July 23 at 7 p.m., in conversation with Annie Paige-Stone.
Lovestruck Books & Cafe
Birch Street 85-apartment project advances despite parking concerns
The Cambridge Planning Board gave a generally positive review to a proposed six-story, 85-apartment development near Fresh Pond, continuing the hearing to refine design despite residents' traffic worries.
Cambridge Somerville Independent
LGBTQ+ Commission holds hybrid meeting on policy updates
The Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission meets tonight, July 23 at 6 p.m., to discuss Gender Inclusion Ordinance updates, an August pool party, and youth outreach projects.
City of Cambridge
Gracie Curran and the High Falutin Band play Lizard Lounge
Award-winning blues artist Gracie Curran and her band perform live at the Lizard Lounge tonight, July 23 at 8 p.m.
Lizard Lounge
Waypoint Seafood reintroduces daily $1 oyster deal
Starting today, July 23, Waypoint in Cambridge brings back its happy hour deal offering freshly shucked oysters for $1 each from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
BostonChefs.com
MIT Sloan to host triennial transportation science conference
The 2026 INFORMS Transportation Science and Logistics Conference runs July 26-29 on the MIT campus, bringing researchers together to discuss smart urban transportation, AI and green logistics.
MIT Sloan School of Management
Paving work underway in West Cambridge and Agassiz areas
Roadway paving that began the week of July 20 is affecting several streets, including Coolidge Hill Road, Brewer Street, Garfield Street and Cogswell Avenue near West Cambridge, Harvard Square and Agassiz.
City of Cambridge
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