Police seek e-scooter rider in child hit-and-run

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Police seek e-scooter rider in child hit-and-run on Vassar St

Cambridge Police are asking the public to help identify an e-scooter rider who allegedly struck a 9-year-old child on Vassar Street before fleeing the scene. The child suffered serious injuries. Police describe the rider as a man with a man bun, a teal T-shirt, black shorts, and an apparent face tattoo, and ask anyone with information to contact the Traffic Unit at 617-349-3300.

Cambridge Patch

Cambridge zoning fights escalate over teardowns near cul-de-sacs

A proposed six-story, 56-unit building at 9 Wyman Road in Huron Village has sparked a neighbor-led 'Stop 9 Wyman' campaign and landmark petition, part of a wider wave of disputes over teardown projects under the city's new zoning rules.

Hoodline

Bike Bureau app debuts to report vehicles in bike lanes

Cambridge is an early adopter of Bike Bureau, an app that lets cyclists report and log vehicles illegally parked in bike lanes.

Cambridge Day

Cambridge Citizens Coalition rebrands as Cambridge Citywide Coalition

The civic group announced a name change to Cambridge Citywide Coalition and launched a redesigned website, shifting its focus to broader citywide advocacy on housing, transit, and neighborhood representation.

Cambridge Day

Central Square BID hosts networking event and reunion

The Central Square Business Improvement District hosts 'Entering CMB: Network Night & Reunion' tonight at the Street Theory Collective, bringing local innovators and professionals together.

Eventbrite

Lovestruck Books hosts release bash for romance author

Harvard Square's Lovestruck Books & Cafe hosts author Evann Normandin tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. for a signing and discussion of her new romance novel, 'The Good Parts.'

Harvard Square Business Association

Mindfulness and relationship class held in North Cambridge

The Kadampa Meditation Center Boston hosts its weekly class 'Find Your Focus' tonight at 7 p.m., exploring Buddhist teachings on mindfulness and relationships.

Kadampa Meditation Center Boston

Panel explores AI's role in clinical trials at NERD Center

Tech in Motion hosts a panel and networking event tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Microsoft NERD Center on how biotech and healthcare leaders use AI in clinical operations.

Meetup

Rental housing information session held online

The Housing Department holds a remote Rental Housing Information Session today from noon to 1 p.m. covering Cambridge affordable rental programs and the Rental Applicant Pool.

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

Pop-up recycling drop-off opens on Portland Street

The fifth 2026 Pop-Up Recycle Center event runs today from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cambridge Housing Authority, accepting batteries, electronics, books, fluorescent bulbs, and scrap metal.

City of Cambridge Department of Public Works

Talya Ozsardas plays free Kendall concert

Berklee's Summer in the City series presents Talya Ozsardas today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Urban Park Roof Garden at Kendall Center; admission is free.

Berklee College of Music