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Coffee in hand, Cambridge? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Cambridge remains at high risk for West Nile virus right now
  • Major new biopharma outsourcing conference is headed to Cambridge in 2027
  • See where Cambridge's Harvard and MIT rank among Massachusetts colleges

Also on today's calendar: 16th annual FREE 6 block Allston Village Street Fair Festival and 23 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Downpours; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 61 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Cool with rain, temps: high: 60, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Here's When Mosquitoes Will Go Away in Massachusetts (wbsm.com) — Cambridge is currently listed among the Massachusetts communities at highest risk for West Nile virus, so residents are urged to keep using repellent and covering up outdoors. The piece explains that mosquito activity should taper off after the first hard freeze, typically in October, but warns that warm or rainy conditions can extend the season and keep bites coming longer than expected.
   

2. The Friday Brief for September 25, 2026: Live from Contract Pharma 2026 (contractpharma.com) — Cambridge is set to host the inaugural Contract Pharma Bio Outsourcing Conference on April 1–2, 2027, underscoring the city's role in the global biopharma ecosystem. Organizers say Boston and Cambridge's dense cluster of drug developers and outsourcing partners makes the area a natural hub, and promise broad discussions spanning the full biopharma market.
   

3. Best colleges in Massachusetts (boston25news.com) — If you're looking at colleges close to home, this new ranking puts both Harvard and MIT in Cambridge at the very top of Massachusetts' four-year schools. The list compares acceptance rates, SAT ranges, and overall grades for ten leading campuses statewide, offering a quick snapshot of how nearby options stack up for prospective students and families.
   

4. Miyawaki Forest: Reforestation Goes Small (goodmenproject.com) — Cambridge's own Miyawaki forest in Danehy Park is highlighted as an example of how ultra-dense mini-forests can restore native habitat in small urban spaces. The piece explains how the method works, where it's most appropriate, and why scientific evidence for some of its boldest claims is still limited, helping residents understand the benefits and limits of this local green project.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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