Cambridge puts $600K toward SNAP, MassHealth cuts

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Cambridge Commits $600K to Help Residents Facing SNAP, MassHealth Cuts

The City Council on Monday night approved $500,000 from Cambridge's Federal Grant Stabilization Fund to help residents navigate federal changes to SNAP and MassHealth, with the Cambridge Community Foundation adding $100,000 for a $600,000 total. The money will go toward outreach, application assistance, case management and coordination as new rules change work requirements and narrow eligibility for immigrants. The effort builds on a partnership formed during the November 2025 federal shutdown; last week the city, the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee, the foundation and more than 30 community organizations met to launch a unified strategy.

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CRLS Boys' and Girls' Soccer Teams Post Wins

The CRLS boys' soccer team beat Boston Latin 2-1 on Sept. 14, and the girls' team improved to 3-1 this season.

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Harvard Square Advisory Committee Meets Tonight

The committee holds its hybrid monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6-8 p.m., reviewing commercial district developments.

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Cambridge Transportation Committees Hold Joint Meeting Tonight

The joint committees meet Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall Annex and via Zoom to discuss transit issues.

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Cambridge Peace Commission Meets Tonight

The commission holds its monthly public meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6:30-8 p.m., focused on social justice and civic programs.

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CRLS School Council Meets on Discipline, AI Policies

The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Council meets Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to discuss restorative justice, vaping discipline, artificial intelligence, and Yondr pouches.

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Saints Coffee Coming to Former Porter Square Smoke Shop

Saints Coffee is under construction at 1726 Massachusetts Ave., blending Salvadoran beans and Cuban cheese rolls, with a possible opening by the end of 2026.

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Sidney Street to Close Sept. 19 for Central Square Night Market

Sidney Street between Franklin and Pilgrim streets will close from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, for the Central Square Night Market.

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Library Class Tonight Tackles AI Scams and Fake Media

Cambridge Public Library hosts 'AI & Disinformation' at the Main Library Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 2-3 p.m., covering cloned voices, fake images, and scam detection.

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Hoyt Field Open House Seeks Input on Renovation Tonight

The city hosts a park party and open house at Hoyt Field Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 4-7 p.m., with food, games, and a chance to comment on planned improvements.

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Cambridge NITES Brings Black Girl Magic Showcase Tonight

The Comedy Studio hosts a Black Girl Magic comedy and nightlife showcase Wednesday, Sept. 16, starting at 5 p.m., with DJ sets, networking, food, and drinks.

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Elizabeth Alexander Discusses New Essays at the Brattle Tonight

Harvard Book Store presents Elizabeth Alexander at the Brattle Theatre Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6-7:30 p.m., discussing 'Signals Across Vast Distances: Essays and Tales.'

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Richard Peña Trío Brings Latin Jazz to Passim Tonight

Ágora Cultural Architects presents the Richard Peña Trío at Passim Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m., blending Latin jazz with Afro-Caribbean traditions.

Harvard Square Business Association

Makers and Vintage Market Pops Up at The Mix Today

The Mix Porter Square hosts an outdoor market Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 2-7 p.m., featuring vintage goods, handmade items, and local art.

The Mix Porter Square

Public Math Lecture Examines Exotic Smoothings of R4 Today

Robert E. Gompf gives a public CMSA/Tsinghua lecture at 20 Garden Street and online Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 9-10:30 a.m., on classification of smooth structures on R4.

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