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Police seek scooter rider in hit-and-run
July 29, 2026
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Police seek scooter rider in Vassar Street hit-and-run
Cambridge Police are searching for an electric scooter rider who allegedly caused serious injury to a 9-year-old in a hit-and-run crash on Vassar Street on July 28. Police say the rider is a white male with his hair in a bun and an apparent face tattoo, wearing a teal green shirt and black basketball shorts. Anyone with information is asked to contact the CPD Traffic Unit at 617-349-3300, and anonymous tips can be submitted through the CPD website.
Boston.com
Pop-Up Recycle Center returns to Cambridge Housing Authority
DPW's Pop-Up Recycle Center runs Wednesday, July 29, from 4-7:30 p.m. at 107 Portland Street, accepting electronics, batteries, books, fluorescent bulbs, plastic film and other items banned from regular trash.
City of Cambridge
Bike Bureau app lets cyclists flag cars blocking bike lanes
A new progressive web app called Bike Bureau, designed by Jonathan Lansey, lets Cambridge cyclists anonymously upload photos of cars parked in bike lanes.
Cambridge Day
Trombonist Angel Subero brings salsa to MIT Open Space
Trombone player Angel Subero and Latin Logic play salsa and Afro-Caribbean rhythms at MIT Open Space, 292 Main Street, on July 29 from 12:15-1 p.m.
Events Calendar - MIT
Evann Normandin celebrates new book at Lovestruck Books
Author Evann Normandin hosts a release event for her book 'The Good Parts' at Lovestruck Books & Cafe on Brattle Street, with a conversation led by Books Are Chic founder Courtney Marzilli, July 29 from 7-9 p.m.
Harvard Square Business Association
Virtual neighbors meeting set for 29 Sargent Street proposal
A virtual neighbor notification meeting on July 29 at 2 p.m. lets community members review and give feedback on a proposed residential building project at 29 Sargent Street.
City of Cambridge
Cambridge Citizens Coalition rebrands to expand civic focus
The neighborhood advocacy group announced on July 28 its transition to the name Cambridge Citywide Coalition, launching a redesigned website to focus on housing, affordability and zoning.
Cambridge | Somerville Independent
Board of Assessors meets online this morning
The Cambridge Board of Assessors meets online July 29 from 10-10:15 a.m. for minutes, reports, abatements and an executive session on exemptions.
City of Cambridge
City hosts affordable rental housing information session
The Housing Department holds a remote information session on July 29 from noon-1 p.m. about Cambridge affordable rental programs and the Rental Applicant Pool, open to all with advance Zoom registration.
Cambridge Community Development Department
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