Judge dismisses antisemitism suit vs. Harvard

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Federal judge dismisses antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard

U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns on Thursday dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit accusing Harvard of ignoring harassment of Jewish students, finding the government failed to prove an ongoing violation of federal civil rights law. The suit, filed in March, largely cited incidents from the 2023-24 academic year plus a few from March 2025, which the judge called "too isolated and episodic" to show a persistent violation at the Cambridge campus. "We disagree with the ruling and are assessing next steps," said Harmeet Dhillon, the Justice Department's assistant attorney general for civil rights; Harvard did not immediately comment.

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Harvard Square Vintage Block Party set for Saturday

A vintage-focused block party and market takes over Brattle Street in Harvard Square Saturday, Aug. 15, starting at noon, with select vintage vendors.

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Cambridge man charged in federal cyberstalking case

Federal prosecutors on Aug. 13 charged 33-year-old Patrick McDonald of Cambridge with running a cyberstalking and threatening campaign after a failed business venture.

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North Cambridge family welcomes son Patrick John Filer

North Cambridge residents Michelle Filer and Michael Lee announced the birth of their son, Patrick John Filer, on Aug. 13.

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Americana trio Honeysuckle to perform live at Club Passim

Folk and Americana trio Honeysuckle performs at Club Passim tonight, Aug. 14, at 8 p.m., known for three-part harmonies and progressive folk style.

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John Kuntz's 'Starf*ckers' opens at Central Square Theater

John Kuntz's one-man satirical comedy 'Starf*ckers' plays Central Square Theater tonight, Aug. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

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The Attractors perform live at Lizard Lounge with Juliet Hawkins

Instrumental group The Attractors, playing 1960s-era Jamaican and American groove music, perform with vocalist Juliet Hawkins at Lizard Lounge tonight, Aug. 14, at 8 p.m.

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Boston Riichi Open mahjong tournament begins at The Foundry

The Massachusetts Riichi Society's three-day competitive riichi mahjong tournament begins at The Foundry today, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m.

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Summer youth basketball leagues conclude with championships tonight

Cambridge Recreation's Summer Youth Basketball Leagues wrap up tonight, Aug. 14, with the Kito Jackson League Championship at 6:15 p.m. and the Eurie Stamps, Sr. League Championship at 7:15 p.m. at Hoyt Field.

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Harvard Square bookstores celebrate Bookstore Romance Day

Harvard Square marks Bookstore Romance Day Saturday, Aug. 15, with a romance book swap from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harvard Book Store and an all-day bash at Lovestruck Books & Cafe.

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MIT Open Space screens 'The Straight Story' tonight

MIT Open Space screens 'The Straight Story' tonight, Aug. 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kendall/MIT Open Space, 292 Main Street, as part of a free series curated with The Brattle.

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CambridgeSide hosts outdoor 'Wicked' movie night

CambridgeSide's Outdoor Summer Movie Series continues tonight, Aug. 14, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Canal Park, with a light-up wand craft, an 8 p.m. screening of 'Wicked,' and a school-supply collection for East End House.

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Summer Reading bingo ends today

Cambridge Public Library's all-ages Summer Reading program ends today, Aug. 14; log your reading by tonight, though prize collection continues through Aug. 31.

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Youth summer jobs program wraps today

Cambridge's Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program ends today, Aug. 14, closing a six-week paid summer job program for local teens that began July 6.

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