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Julia Child's former home asks $6.475M
September 25, 2026
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Julia Child's former Cambridge home listed for $6.475 million
The longtime home of Julia Child, the chef who brought French cooking to America, is on the market for $6.475 million. The 6,321-square-foot house on Irving Street was built in 1889 and was Child's home for about 40 years.
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Gold Star Mothers park plans include splash pad and Grand Junction path
At a Sept. 23 community meeting, designers unveiled plans for the rebuilt park featuring water-play features, improved ballfields, seating, and a multiuse path.
Cambridge | Somerville Independent
Meet Your Neighbor gathering brings food and games to Inman Place
The Cambridge Peace Commission hosts a free, all-ages gathering at Inman Place tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. with food trucks, street games, and activities.
City of Cambridge
Porter Square Books hosts Kiran Desai and Maya Jasanoff
Kiran Desai discusses her novel 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny' with Maya Jasanoff at St. James Episcopal Church tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Porter Square Books
Lilypad celebrates 20th anniversary with live music
Lilypad in Inman Square launches a three-day 20th anniversary celebration tonight at 7 p.m., featuring Electric Zeus, a new window stage, and live music.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
'Beethoven's Tango' opens Friday in Cambridgeport
MIT Tango Club's 'Beethoven's Tango' opens tonight at 6:30 p.m. at 48 Massachusetts Ave., blending contemporary dance, tango, and original music.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
SheRocks mini-festival spotlights women in Cambridge nightlife
Remnant Satellite hosts SheRocks the Local Scene tonight from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., featuring live bands, DJs, drag performances, and an open mic celebrating women in nightlife.
City of Cambridge
Porter Square cafe hosts bi and pan speed-dating night
Cafe Zing at 25 White St. hosts a speed-dating event for bi and pan attendees ages 27 to 40 tonight from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wheelchair accessible.
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PBHA Robert Coles lecture and award takes place Friday
PBHA's Robert Coles Call of Service Lecture and Award takes place at First Parish in Cambridge today at 3:30 p.m.
Phillips Brooks House Association
HALF scheduled at The Dance Complex
HALF performs at The Dance Complex tonight at 8 p.m.
The Dance Complex
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