Cambridge Day

12/18/2025

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s caroling and “Messiah,” bird walks, comedy, games and other non-Christmas fun along with “Midwinter Revels,” the “Solstice” light experience, Illuminations Somerville tour and holiday marketplaces.

Debbie Batteiger has the roundup at https://bit.ly/4aG5X0f.

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12/18/2025

There’s film ahead! Though the world of film lost some true giants in 2025, few loomed larger than Robert Redford. Along with honoring him comes a “Naughty & Nice” double feature and a free screening of the Massachusetts-made “Magic Spot.”

Oscar Goff has the trailers at https://bit.ly/3KS50r2.

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12/18/2025

Film Clips: In theaters and streaming now are the surreal thriller “The Secret Agent” and animated documentary “Endless Cookie.”

Read the reviews by Tom Meek and Oscar Goff at https://bit.ly/44xZLU7.

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12/17/2025

The CRLS boys’ basketball team led the entire way in its 60-53 defeat of Brockton on Friday, while the girls’ team lost 49-43 to a seasoned Arlington Catholic.

Dan Eisner has the roundup at https://bit.ly/44AieiO.

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12/16/2025

Higher parking fines coming to Cambridge in February.

https://www.cambridgeday.com/2025/12/16/cambridge-ups-parking-ticket-cost-to-40/

12/16/2025

Broad Institute wins $100 million grant to help prevent pandemics.

Pandemic prevention system wins $100 million award to expand surveillance in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.

12/16/2025

The largest developer of affordable housing in Cambridge, the Cambridge Housing Authority, has big plans.

The Cambridge Housing Authority is planning to add hundreds of affordable homes in the next five years, including a mixed-income “social housing” project that is publicly owned and managed.

12/15/2025

Beth Folsom writes for History Cambridge: East Cambridge’s several Catholic parishes were a driving force in creating the neighborhood we know today. Here’s how they grew.

Did You Know? at https://bit.ly/4iTZL6E.

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12/13/2025

The Trump Administration's latest move on housing support funding exasperates city officials -- and a judge.

Judge calls move "shenanigans." Cambridge will likely still be out millions of dollars in federal housing grants.

12/13/2025

The black spots seen on rabbits may be warbles, which are caused by the botfly – not usually fatal, but they don't look pleasant and can be a little gross to hear about.

Educational writer Jeanine Farley is your guide to Wild Things at https://bit.ly/48QPlQu.

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12/12/2025

The American Repertory Theater's production will run until Feb. 9. The book's compassion and empathy made it "meant to be a musical."

Karenna Umscheid writes at .

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12/12/2025

Looking for the right spot to dine this weekend? Check out our roundup of the local Michelin notables.

Considered the gold standard for world cuisine, the Michelin guide features exceptional eateries in some 55 cities around the globe – a slate that now includes Boston and these restaurants in Cambridge and Somerville.