Groups demand answers in fatal police shooting

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Advocacy groups seek accountability after fatal police shooting

The Black Response and Cambridge Democratic Socialists of America issued a joint statement calling for a system that preserves life, days after Cambridge police fatally shot William Woodworth, 64, of Watertown in a parking lot off Temple Street in Central Square on Aug. 21. The Middlesex District Attorney's office and the Cambridge Police Department said Woodworth was shot multiple times after allegedly getting out of his vehicle and pointing a loaded firearm at officers, who tried to physically disarm him. Body-camera footage is under review; several officers were taken to area hospitals, treated and released.

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Eastern Mediterranean offshoot Jafra opens on Beauty's Pizza patio

Jafra, an Eastern Mediterranean outdoor dining offshoot of Beauty's Pizza in Inman Square, serves Levantine dishes like Palestinian musakhan and chicken shawarma wraps.

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Police log details Aug. 23 robbery, arrests and vandalism

Cambridge police's Aug. 23 daily log, released Aug. 26, reported an unarmed robbery and assault at an Alewife Brook Parkway business, warrant arrests on River Street and Massachusetts Avenue, and a vandalism report on Rindge Avenue where someone dumped coffee grounds on a porch.

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Irish folk singer Macdara Yeates performs at McCarthy's Pub

Dublin-based folk singer Macdara Yeates performs upstairs at McCarthy's Pub on Massachusetts Avenue in Porter Square tonight, Aug. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m.; tickets are $20 for FSSGB members and $25 for non-members.

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Christopher Golden discusses new novel at Porter Square Books

Author Christopher Golden speaks with author Paul Tremblay about his horror novel 'Carry Me to My Grave' at Porter Square Books tonight, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m., the final stop on his book tour.

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Indie-pop band Meltt performs tonight at The Sinclair

Vancouver-based indie-pop quartet Meltt plays The Sinclair in Harvard Square tonight, Aug. 27, with opening act Los Eclipses; doors at 7 p.m.

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Drop-in 3D pen craft session for families at Boudreau Branch

School-aged children and families can drop by the Boudreau Branch of the Cambridge Public Library today, Aug. 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. to build projects using 3D pens.

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Twilight Music and Movement brings family fun to Central Square

Children and caregivers can join a drop-in, 30-minute Twilight Music and Movement session today, Aug. 27, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Square Branch Library.

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Strong and Stretched fitness class held at Cambridge Senior Center

Older adults of all fitness levels can join a free, low-impact seated 'Strong and Stretched' fitness class today, Aug. 27, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Cambridge Senior Center.

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JJ Slater, Savoir Faire, and Safe Journey perform at Lizard Lounge

Lizard Lounge hosts a live, 21+ music performance tonight, Aug. 27, featuring JJ Slater, Savoir Faire, and Safe Journey from 8 to 11 p.m.

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CRLS hosts Bridge to CRLS welcome event for incoming 9th graders

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School welcomes its incoming freshman class today, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Chromebook pickup, building tours, peer mentor panels, and ice cream.

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Harvard women's soccer hosts Fairfield in home opener finale

Harvard women's soccer finishes its three-match season-opening homestand today, Aug. 27, hosting Fairfield University at 4 p.m. at Jordan Field.

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Vacation Manor performs with Nolen Durham at Middle East Upstairs

Indie pop band Vacation Manor plays an all-ages concert with opener Nolen Durham tonight, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. at Middle East Upstairs.

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Pedestrian Committee meets tonight

The Cambridge Pedestrian Committee holds its regular public meeting today, Aug. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the City Hall Annex, with remote participation available.

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