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1. Second suspect charged in July 4 murder of Cambridge DPW worker (boston.com) — A second suspect has been charged in the July 4 killing of Cambridge Department of Public Works employee Xavier Bautista, who was shot near Broadway and Norfolk Street while wearing his city uniform. The case, now involving two defendants, has intensified Cambridge's debate over restoring ShotSpotter gunshot detection, with the City Council temporarily reinstating it and convening a resident Civic Assembly to review the technology's future.
2. Arlington wants the MBTA to come to town, reversing opposition in 1970s that became a state law - Cambridge (csindie.com) — Arlington is now asking the Legislature to undo a 1980 law so the MBTA Red Line could finally extend beyond Alewife Station in Cambridge, where it now terminates. With Cambridge officials involved and North Cambridge in the affected district, this push could reshape regional transit, traffic, and redevelopment plans around Alewife and nearby neighborhoods over the next decade.
3. ARDD 2026 brings global pharma, FDA leaders and longevity science pioneers to Harvard October 1–3 (eurekalert.org) — Cambridge-area readers interested in biotech and aging research can attend the ARDD 2026 conference at Harvard's David Rubenstein Treehouse from October 1–3, featuring global pharma leaders, FDA officials, and top longevity scientists. Sessions will cover AI in drug discovery, healthspan clinical trials, pet longevity, and investment trends, bringing a high-profile scientific gathering right to your backyard.
4. A sunny 2-bedroom condo near Harvard Square — can you guess the price? (boston.com) — A newly listed two-bedroom condo at 391 Concord Ave. in Cambridge, near Harvard Square, is featured in a price-guessing quiz that highlights its 1,058 square feet, 1920s charm, and $220 monthly HOA fee. Local readers can test their knowledge of Cambridge home prices while seeing how taxes and condo fees stack up in today's market.
5. Badam Uyghur Cuisine Bringing Traditional Dishes to Watertown This Fall (whatnow.com) — Cambridge diners may soon have another nearby option for Uyghur food as the owner of Silk Road in Cambridge prepares to open Badam Uyghur Cuisine in Watertown this November. The new spot will replace Home Taste on Mount Auburn Street and feature hand-pulled noodles, kebabs, pilaf, and other traditional dishes in a small, 16-seat space.
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