Harvard settles morgue remains suits for $53M

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Harvard agrees to $53 million settlement over stolen body parts

Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to settle class-action lawsuits alleging that its medical school mishandled remains stolen from its morgue, according to a Reuters report from Boston dated Aug. 18. The settlement resolves the consolidated claims brought over the thefts.

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Guitarist Alexandr Misko performs at Club Passim Aug. 19

Guitarist Alexandr Misko plays Club Passim, 47 Palmer St. in Harvard Square, Wednesday, Aug. 19, with doors at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m.

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Election Commission to hold virtual public meeting Aug. 19

The Cambridge Board of Election Commissioners meets virtually at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, to review upcoming election agendas.

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Jazz pianist Ran Blake to perform free solo show at MIT

Pianist Ran Blake performs a free solo show, "Dreamscape," at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 19 in MIT's Thomas Tull Concert Hall.

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Harvard Square Advisory Committee meets virtually Wednesday

The Harvard Square Advisory Committee holds a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 19 to discuss neighborhood updates and planning.

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Jimmy's Cafe pop-up offers half-price drinks in Inman Square

The Asian-inspired mobile cafe Jimmy's Cafe is running a pop-up near Inman Square, offering its entire menu at half-price through Friday, Aug. 21.

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Valente Branch hosts Tai Chi class for older adults

The Cambridge Public Library's Valente Branch hosts an intermediate Tai Chi class at 10:05 a.m. Aug. 19 for older adults.

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Greater Boston R Users gather at Microsoft for lightning talks

The Greater Boston useR Group hosts a social hour and lightning talks on data science and visualization from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 19 at Microsoft's New England R&D Center.

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O'Neill Library hosts intermediate English conversation practice

The library's O'Neill Branch hosts a walk-in English conversation session for intermediate and advanced learners from 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 19.

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Angel Subero & Latin Logic to play free show at Kendall/MIT

Kendall/MIT Open Space hosts an outdoor concert featuring Angel Subero & Latin Logic from 12:15-1 p.m. Aug. 19 as part of its Midday Music series.

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O'Neill Branch to host end-of-summer block party Wednesday

The O'Neill Branch library hosts an outdoor block party with games, crafts, music and refreshments for all ages from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 19.

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Main Library offers basic technology class on Canva

The Main Library's Learning Lab hosts a hands-on class from 2-3 p.m. Aug. 19 teaching adults how to use the online design platform Canva.

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Harvard women's soccer set to open 2026 season vs. Stony Brook

Harvard Athletics announced the women's soccer team's season opener, a home match against Stony Brook on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m.

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Volunteers pack food pantry bags at St. Paul A.M.E. Church

Boston Cares volunteers assemble grocery bags for local families at the Cambridge church's food pantry from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 19.

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