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City Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 With Ceremony
September 11, 2026
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City Hosts 25th Anniversary 9/11 Ceremony at Healy Facility
Cambridge marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a remembrance ceremony Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility. Emergency Communications, Fire, and Police will take part. Neighborhood fire stations across the city follow with brief synchronized observances from 9:30 to 10 a.m. honoring fallen emergency personnel.
City of Cambridge
Anthropic Leases 24,000 Square Feet in Kendall Square
Anthropic announced Thursday it has leased 24,000 square feet at One Kendall Square, with capacity for up to 120 employees.
Cambridge Day
Cambridge Fire Houses Hold 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies
Neighborhood fire stations across Cambridge hold brief synchronized memorial observances Friday, Sept. 11, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. honoring fallen emergency personnel.
City of Cambridge
Harvard Film Archive and Brattle Screen Cult Classics
The Harvard Film Archive opens its João César Monteiro retrospective Friday, Sept. 11, while the Brattle Theatre screens the anime classic 'Ghost in the Shell.'
Cambridge Day
Weekend Street Closures Begin for East Cambridge Festival
Portions of Warren, Porter, and Jefferson streets close to traffic Friday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. for the Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian.
City of Cambridge
Proposals Due Today for Cambridge STEAM Math Grants
The Cambridge STEAM Initiative closes applications Friday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m. for nonprofits seeking up to $70,000 for youth math enrichment programs.
City of Cambridge
Hive Makerspace Hosts Sewing 101 at Main Library
Cambridge Public Library offers an introductory Sewing 101 class Friday, Sept. 11, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at The Hive makerspace in the Main Library.
City of Cambridge
Jim Caruso's Cast Party Brings Open Mic Night to Regattabar
Jim Caruso hosts his Broadway and jazz open mic with pianist Billy Stritch at Regattabar in The Charles Hotel Friday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m.
Harvard Square Business Association
Main Library Hosts Free Zumba Gold Fitness Session for Older Adults
Cambridge Public Library runs a low-intensity Zumba Gold workout for seniors Friday, Sept. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Main Library Community Room.
City of Cambridge
Cambridge Senior Center Runs Yoga for Better Balance Class
The Department of Human Service Programs hosts a Yoga for Better Balance class for seniors Friday, Sept. 11, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Cambridge Senior Center.
City of Cambridge
No. 3 Harvard Field Hockey Hosts No. 12 UMass at Berylson Field
No. 3 Harvard field hockey hosts No. 12 UMass Friday, Sept. 11, at 3:30 p.m. at Berylson Field. Admission is free, with live coverage on ESPN+.
Harvard Athletics
Harvard Women's Volleyball Plays UNC Asheville in UNCW Invitational
Harvard women's volleyball opens the UNCW Hampton Inn Invitational in Wilmington, N.C., against UNC Asheville Friday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m.
Harvard Athletics
Revels and Passim Present 'Revels FRINGE' Show Tonight
Revels and Club Passim present 'Revels FRINGE: Red, White, Black, & Blues' Friday, Sept. 11, at 8 p.m., featuring Regie Gibson, Kemp Harris, and Alastair Moock near 2 Brattle Square and 47 Palmer Street.
Harvard Square Business Association
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