Elm and Beech safety upgrades break ground

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Elm and Beech Street safety improvements begin construction

Construction began Aug. 8 on safety upgrades at the Elm and Beech street intersections near Porter Square, part of Somerville's Elm-Beacon Connector project done in collaboration with Cambridge. The work will calm Elm Street and make crossings at Willow Avenue and The Mix more pedestrian friendly, add a raised crosswalk at Cherry Street by the Kennedy Elementary School, convert Mossland Street to a "Neighborhood Way," and create a separated bike lane from Davis Square to Union Square with a spur to Beacon Street. Somerville planner Adam Polinski said the bid process for markings and signal work is nearly complete, with signs already being swapped out and the project targeted for completion by Thanksgiving.

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Wander Cat Cola tasting at Cambridge Naturals today

Cambridge Naturals in Porter Square hosts a tasting and discount event for Somerville's Wander Cat Cola today, Aug. 9, from noon to 4 p.m.

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Kill Bill the Rapper plays Middle East Upstairs tonight

Exociety presents alternative hip-hop artist Kill Bill the Rapper with Ashtin Larold at Middle East Upstairs tonight, Aug. 9, at 7:30 p.m., all ages welcome.

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Broadway Safety Project's final phase starts Monday

Cambridge's Department of Transportation begins the final phase of the Broadway Safety Improvement Project Aug. 10, with milling, paving, and parking changes between Lee and Quincy streets.

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Cambridgeport residents petition to reverse Glenwood Avenue traffic flow

After an Aug. 6 state-led public meeting, Cambridgeport neighbors are circulating a petition to reverse Glenwood Avenue's one-way design, which funnels drivers into the congested Reid Overpass rotary.

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Gospel musical 'Traveling Shoes' debuts tonight at Multicultural Arts Center

Christian David's gospel musical revue Traveling Shoes gets a one-night workshop presentation tonight, Aug. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Multicultural Arts Center.

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'Crafting Cambridge's Past' workshop held today at Vellucci Plaza

The free 'Crafting Cambridge's Past' event, rescheduled to its rain date, runs today, Aug. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Vellucci Plaza, exploring the city's historic industries.

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Club Passim hosts Sunday open mic tonight

Club Passim in Harvard Square holds its Sunday Open Mic tonight, Aug. 9, with performances starting at 7 p.m.

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Comedian Demetrius Fields performs tonight at The Comedy Studio

New York stand-up comedian Demetrius Fields performs at The Comedy Studio in Harvard Square tonight, Aug. 9, at 6 p.m.

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Central Square Church hosts Sunday picnic at Dana Park today

Central Square Church holds its summer Sunday picnic at Dana Park today, Aug. 9, from noon to 2 p.m.; attendees should bring their own lunch.

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HELLBOUND plays Middle East Upstairs tonight

HELLBOUND performs tonight, Aug. 9, at 8 p.m. at Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge.

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