West Nile risk raised to high in Cambridge

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West Nile Virus risk elevated to high in Cambridge

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the season's second human case of West Nile Virus on Aug. 24 and raised the risk level to high in Cambridge and six other Metro Boston communities. State officials said the person in the second case does not live in Cambridge but nearby. Most people do not develop severe symptoms, but residents over 60 and those with certain chronic medical conditions face higher risk, and health officials urge steps such as using insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites.

Cambridge Public Health Department

Man fatally shot by Cambridge police identified as William Woodworth

The Middlesex District Attorney's Office identified William Woodworth, 64, of Watertown, as the man fatally shot by Cambridge police near Central Square on Aug. 21 after he allegedly pointed a firearm at officers. Body-camera footage is part of the ongoing investigation.

Middlesex District Attorney's Office

Keezer's and neighbors displaced by Porter Square redevelopment

Old North Development's plan to replace 1736-1738 Massachusetts Ave. with a six-story, 71-unit building is forcing Keezer's and Le Courtier House of Alterations to move to 1730 Massachusetts Ave. by Aug. 31; Simon's Coffee's next location is still unconfirmed.

Cambridge Day

Harvard women's soccer falls 4-3 to UMass at Jordan Field

Harvard women's soccer lost 4-3 at home to UMass after leading 3-0 in the first half.

Harvard Athletics

Tim Easton and Alice Peacock to perform at Club Passim

Singer-songwriters Tim Easton and Alice Peacock share the stage at Club Passim on Aug. 25 at 8 p.m., with Easton marking the release of his new album, 'fIREHORSE.'

Club Passim

Nora Meier headlines free Danehy Park summer concert

Nora Meier headlines a free, family-friendly outdoor concert Aug. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. near Danehy Park's Sherman Street entrance, with the stage set just beyond the playground.

City of Cambridge

Boudreau mystery book group discusses "The Ending Writes Itself"

The mystery book group meets Aug. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., and via Zoom to discuss Evelyn Clark's 'The Ending Writes Itself.'

City of Cambridge

BiotechTuesday features 'Almost The Cure' rock band at La Fabrica

BiotechTuesday's networking event at La Fabrica in Central Square runs Aug. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. and includes live music from industry rock band Almost The Cure.

BiotechTuesday

MIT hosts Tim Titans monthly creative collaborative session

The Thomas Tull Concert Hall at MIT hosts the monthly Tim Titans creative collaborative session Aug. 25 at 6 p.m., with free supplies provided.

LocalMusicX

Library's free outdoor yoga series ends today

Cambridge Public Library holds the final session of its free outdoor yoga summer series at the Main Library Aug. 25 from 6 to 7 p.m., led by Shayla Tate of M.U.D.D. Flower Yoga.

City of Cambridge

Brattle Theatre screens 'The Man from Planet X'

The Brattle Theatre screens the 1951 sci-fi film 'The Man from Planet X' Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. as part of a 75th anniversary presentation, double-featured with 'It Came from Outer Space.'

Harvard Square Business Association

Harvard Book Store hosts 'Ortiz's War' talk

Harvard Book Store hosts Nicholas Reynolds and Katie Sanders Aug. 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss their new book, 'Ortiz's War: The Allies' Secret Weapon Against the Nazis in France.'

Harvard Square Business Association