Body found in Fresh Pond; water called safe

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Body Found in Fresh Pond, Police and DA Investigating

Cambridge Police and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office are investigating after a body was found in Fresh Pond on Aug. 11, with officials saying preliminary indications are that it had been in the water for an extended period. City spokesman Jeremy Warnick said residents should not be concerned about the city's drinking water, because water from the roughly 1.5-billion-gallon reservoir passes through Cambridge's Water Treatment plant before reaching taps. Police said further information would be released as it becomes available.

Cambridge Day

China's Biotech Boom Sparks Debate at MIT's Koch Institute

After an online dispute, local biotech executives gathered at MIT's Koch Institute to debate how China's fast-growing biotech sector is affecting U.S. startups.

Cambridge Day

CCTV Summer Media Institute Hosts Youth Film Screening at MIT

Local youth from CCTV's Summer Media Institute screen their final short films Thursday, Aug. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the MIT Welcome Center.

Cambridge Day

Urban Park Roof Garden Hosts August Beer Garden Benefiting Rosie's Place

Enjoy local food, draft drinks and skyline views at the Urban Park Roof Garden's beer garden Thursday, Aug. 13, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. atop the Kendall Square garage; beer-token donations benefit Rosie's Place.

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Singer-Songwriter Dolly Ave Performs Live at The Lilypad

Singer-songwriter Dolly Ave performs live Thursday, Aug. 13, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. at The Lilypad in Inman Square.

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Temidayo Balogun + AKÉDE Bring Yoruba Roots Jazz to Central Square

Composer Temidayo Balogun and his ensemble AKÉDE perform at The Mad Monkfish Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m., blending Yoruba roots with modern jazz as part of his 'Afrolution Tour.'

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Immersive Play 'GIRLS EAT GIRLS' Continues at Buckingham Browne & Nichols

Witch Hunt Theatre's site-specific dark-comedy horror show 'GIRLS EAT GIRLS' continues Thursday, Aug. 13, following its Wednesday opening.

The Boston Calendar

Venture Café Cambridge Hosts Robosource 2026 Robotics Showcase

Venture Café Cambridge hosts MassRobotics' Robosource 2026 Thursday, Aug. 13, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., a networking event showcasing robotics innovations.

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Summer-Food Program Serves Free Dinners Tonight

Cambridge's Summer Food Program serves free dinners for youth today, Thursday, Aug. 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at league sites including Ahern Field and Glacken Field.

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MIT Museum After Dark Goes Green Tonight

MIT Museum hosts After Dark: Gardens today, Thursday, Aug. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m., an adults-only evening of garden talks, activities, music, food and drinks.

MIT Events Calendar

Women-Owned Vendors Pop Up at Kendall Square Plaza

Boston Women's Market brings women-owned vendors to Kendall Square Plaza today, Thursday, Aug. 13, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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