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Former Moderna HQ eyed for affordable housing
September 22, 2026
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Former Moderna HQ proposed for affordable housing
Alexandria Real Estate Equities has proposed converting 161 First St., Moderna's former Cambridge headquarters, into affordable housing. In exchange, the company is seeking to unlock an additional 250,000 square feet of commercial development at Technology Square.
NBC Boston
Wesley Stace, with Eugene Mirman, plays album release at Passim
Musician Wesley Stace hosts an album release show with comedian Eugene Mirman tonight at Club Passim; doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.
Club Passim
Alex Wagner discusses 'The Steal' at The Brattle Theatre
Journalist Alex Wagner presents her book 'The Steal,' on the conservative takeover of the federal judiciary, in a Harvard Book Store event tonight at 6 p.m. at The Brattle Theatre.
The Brattle
Mystery book group discusses 'Moonflower Murders'
The Boudreau Branch Mystery Book Group meets in a hybrid session today at noon to discuss Anthony Horowitz's 'Moonflower Murders' at 245 Concord Ave.
City of Cambridge
Immigrant Rights Commission meets tonight
The Cambridge Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship meets from 6-8 p.m. tonight to introduce new commissioners and discuss city demographics, ShotSpotter, the New Resident Guide, and FY27 goal-setting.
City of Cambridge
Central Square Night Market draws about 8,000 visitors
The third annual Central Square Night Market drew an estimated 8,000 attendees over the weekend, spotlighting East and Southeast Asian culture with more than 50 vendors and live performances.
Cambridge Day
Open Data Review Board holds quarterly meeting tonight
The quarterly Cambridge Open Data Review Board meeting runs 5:30-8 p.m. tonight in the Ackermann Room at City Hall, with a virtual participation option.
City of Cambridge
Main Library offers XR Lab 101 workshop tonight
From 5:30-6:30 p.m. tonight, the Main Library offers an introductory extended-reality workshop with HoloLens glasses, a 3D scanner, and Merge headsets. Registration and Hive safety training are required.
City of Cambridge
Paul Cauthen plays The Sinclair tonight
Paul Cauthen, with Ben Chapman, plays at 8 p.m. tonight at The Sinclair, 52 Church Street; doors open at 7 p.m.
The Sinclair
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