Police seek e-scooter operator in hit-and-run

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Police search for e-scooter operator in Vassar Street hit-and-run

Cambridge police released a photo as they work to identify an electric scooter operator who allegedly struck a 9-year-old child on Vassar Street before fleeing. The individual is described as a man with a "man bun" hairstyle, wearing a teal T-shirt and black shorts, and appears to have a face tattoo. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cambridge Police Traffic Unit at 617-349-3300, or submit anonymous tips through the department's website.

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Riders find workarounds, free Bluebikes credit during Red Line outage

During the 10-day Red Line suspension between Alewife and Park Street, free shuttle buses stop at all closed stations every one-to-three minutes on weekdays, and Bluebikes is offering a $10 promo credit.

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New 'Bike Bureau' web app targets blocked bike lanes

Bike Bureau, a new progressive web app piloted in Cambridge, lets cyclists easily and anonymously report vehicles illegally parked in bike lanes.

Cambridge Day

BXP highlights 290 Binney Street in Q2 2026 financial results

Developer BXP released its second-quarter earnings, showcasing the fully-leased 290 Binney Street life-sciences development in Kendall Square.

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Talya Ozsardas plays free concert at Kendall Roof Garden

Berklee musician Talya Ozsardas performs original compositions in English and Turkish at a free outdoor concert from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Kendall Center's Urban Park Roof Garden.

Berklee College of Music

Music Bingo Night hosted at CanalSide Food + Drink

Residents can join a free, interactive Music Bingo game from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at CanalSide Food + Drink inside the CambridgeSide mall.

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Kendall Square Association hosts July member social at Saguaro

The Kendall Square Association hosts its July Member Social from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Saguaro Garden Bar in Termeer Square, with drinks, snacks, and games.

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Cambridge residents gather for outdoor Climate Picnic

Community members gather from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, for an outdoor Climate Picnic to connect and discuss sustainability efforts.

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Lovestruck Books hosts book release party for Evann Normandin

Romance bookstore Lovestruck Books & Cafe in Harvard Square hosts author Evann Normandin Wednesday, July 29, at 7 p.m. to celebrate her new novel 'The Good Parts.'

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Kadampa Meditation Center hosts evening relationship class

Kadampa Meditation Center Boston in North Cambridge hosts 'Better Relationships Start Within' Wednesday, July 29, at 7 p.m., blending Buddhist wisdom and guided meditations.

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Pop-Up Recycle Center comes to Portland Street

Cambridge DPW holds its fifth 2026 Pop-Up Recycle Center event from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the Cambridge Housing Authority, 107 Portland St., accepting batteries, electronics, books, and other hard-to-recycle items.

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