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New City Microcreamery cake batter ice cream - Cambridge Day Liquid nitrogen ice cream might sound gimmicky, but not here: New City Microcreamery serves delicious flavors, even after summer ends.

Snack: Liquid nitrogen ice cream might sound gimmicky, but not at New City Microcreamery, which serves delicious flavors even after summer ends.

Madeleine Aitken writes at bit.ly/3zpRlBD. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville

Anticrime cameras will go up in Central Square for a test, expected to go live upon installation - Cambridge Day Twenty-four-hour surveillance cameras will be watching Central Square trouble spots within months. The Cambridge City Council voted for police to put up the devices even as they pinned down the polici...

Twenty-four-hour surveillance cameras will be watching Central Square trouble spots within months. The Cambridge City Council voted for police to put up the devices even as they pinned down the policies for their use.

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Elbit, company that was protested weekly, confirms it is moving out of Cambridge - Cambridge Day The U.S. arm of Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems has ended its lease of office space at a Central Square building after months of demonstrations by pro-Palestinian protestors seeking to drive ...

The U.S. arm of Israeli defense contractor Elbit has ended its lease of office space at a Central Square building after months of demonstrations by pro-Palestinian protestors seeking to drive the company out of Cambridge.

Sue Reinert reports at bit.ly/3T7qxNp. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville

Elbit seems to have stopped work in Cambridge as weekly protests wear on over actions by Israel - Cambridge Day The Cambridge office of defense contractor Elbit is virtually empty as employees work from home, and there are other signs the company is leaving the city

The Cambridge office of the company Elbit is virtually empty as employees work from home amid protests, multiple people are saying, and there are other signs the company is leaving the city.

See bit.ly/46NVwDE. #CambMA #CentralSQ (Photo: Matthew Sage)

Focus on only affordable homes for Central lot could limit units possible citywide, officials say - Cambridge Day Turning a parking lot in Central Square into a tower of all-affordable housing without private investment will shortchange Cambridge, taking up resources that could add more homes for lower-income res...

Turning a parking lot in Central Square into a tower of all-affordable housing without private investment will shortchange Cambridge, taking up resources that could add more homes for lower-income residents to live citywide, officials said.

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Video being used to ID women getting abortions is called just one vulnerability of police cameras - Cambridge Day Fears that surveillance camera footage would be used by governments for purposes other than catching criminals had civil liberties experts opposed Monday to their installation and at least one Cambrid...

Fears that surveillance camera footage would be used by governments for purposes other than catching criminals had civil liberties experts opposed Monday to their installation and at least one Cambridge city councillor hesitating.

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Royal East xiao long bao - Cambridge Day Royal East is a Central Square veteran for a reason, especially for its big menu and meaty and rich melt-in-your-mouth soup dumplings.

Snack: Royal East is a Central Square veteran for a reason, especially for its big menu and meaty and rich melt-in-your-mouth soup dumplings.

Madeleine Aitken writes at bit.ly/4c9l5jJ. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville

Planners test tone on Central Square rezoning, with one option for buildings up to 22 stories - Cambridge Day Buildings could go as high as 22 stories along Massachusetts Avenue and Main Street in a Central Square rezoning that could begin drafting in October and reach the Cambridge City Council by April, pla...

Buildings could go as high as 22 stories along Massachusetts Avenue and Main Street in a Central Square rezoning that could begin drafting in October and reach the Cambridge City Council by April, planners said.

Greta Gaffin reports at bit.ly/4di1gYo. #CambMA #CentralSQ (Photo: Tyler Motes)

Starlight Square was magic but can be recaptured with a plan for Central as Cambridge's downtown - Cambridge Day Powerful memories stay with you forever, and so will Starlight Square. If we think creatively and work together, we can keep Starlight Square’s magic alive.

Opinion by Geeta Pradhan: Powerful memories stay with you forever, and so will Starlight Square. If we think creatively and work together, we can keep Starlight Square’s magic alive.

See bit.ly/3YnJjmW. #CambMA #CentralSQ

Patriots player Wise buys into Veggie Galaxy, taking a 10% ownership of vegetarian diner - Cambridge Day New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. is now 10 percent owner of Veggie Galaxy, the Central Square seller of vegetarian diner ood.

New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. is now 10 percent owner of Veggie Galaxy, the Central Square seller of vegetarian diner food.

See bit.ly/3WkRj5y. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville

Return of Central Square World's Fair leads ideas redirecting energies from a shut-down Starlight - Cambridge Day With the open-air Starlight Square entertainment complex dismantled after four years and removed from a city-owned parking lot, leaders in Central Square are refocusing on a series of big initiatives ...

\With the open-air Starlight Square entertainment complex dismantled after four years and removed from a city-owned parking lot, leaders in Central Square are refocusing on a series of big initiatives and new places for play and the arts.

See bit.ly/3WykLGG. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville

Darling due in Central after $1.1M in renovations for Mary Chung; Food hall's C-Side bar worries - Cambridge Day A two-year vacancy left behind by the closing of the Mary Chung restaurant in Central Square will be filled in the fall, along with a giant bar space in the new CambridgeSide food court, license commi...

The empty Mary Chung restaurant in Central Square will be filled in the fall, and a giant bar space is coming to the new CambridgeSide food court.

Jacob Posner reports at bit.ly/4bSXd3B. #CambMA #CentralSQ #EastCamb #Somerville (Photo: Natalie S. via Yelp)

Functional art cools at a Central Square park, warms with narrative at Cambridge library - Cambridge Day Two wildly different exhibits in Cambridge are uplifting the creative value in the everyday. In one, people gather under a shade to keep cool; the other is of blankets and clothing they wear to stay w...

Behold: Two wildly different exhibits in Cambridge are uplifting the creative value in the everyday. In one, people gather under a shade to keep cool; the other is of blankets and clothing they wear to stay warm.

Claire Ogden writes at bit.ly/3y4GegY. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville

In studying business gentrification, of course size matters - Cambridge Day What makes a business “small” or “independent,” and how much can we generalize about the value of each type of business to the local community?

Opinion by Andrew Ward and Carlos Campos Jr.: What makes a business “small” or “independent,” and how much can we generalize about the value of each type of business to the local community?

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Shrimp ceviche at Celeste - Cambridge Day The citrus-marinated seafood portions at Celeste are large, refreshing and delicious, and not that pricy by comparison with some other restaurants.

What we’re having: The citrus-marinated seafood portions at Celeste are large, refreshing and delicious, and not that pricy by comparison with some other restaurants.

Tom Meek offers a taste at bit.ly/4eVbaB1. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville

As the Starlight Square complex comes to a close, Cambridge debates the future of Central Square - Cambridge Day After four years at the heart of Central Square, the community market and event space Starlight Square closes this weekend amid a wider rethinking of the neighborhood that brings debate about what sho...

After four years at the heart of Central Square, the community market and event space Starlight Square closes this weekend amid a wider rethinking of the neighborhood that brings debate about what should change and how.
Sean Flannelly reports at bit.ly/3XEGjCh. #CambMA #CentralSQ

Bahn mi at Saigon Tiger - Cambridge Day Saigon Tiger has been serving up some of the best bahn mi sandwiches in town since it opened last year in Somerville’s Davis Square.

What we’re having: Saigon Tiger has been serving up some of the best bahn mi sandwiches in town since it opened last year in Somerville’s Davis Square.

Tom Meek offers a taste at bit.ly/3zbpiWh. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville

Fenway Health closes Central Boomerangs store, cuts funding for unhoused kids, needle exchange - Cambridge Day Fenway Health cited financial concerns as the reason for cuts. City councillors are exploring ways to keep services – maybe even the store.

Fenway Health cited financial concerns as the reason for closing its Boomerangs thrift shops and making other cuts. City councillors are exploring ways to keep services – maybe even the store.

Madeleine Aitken reports at bit.ly/3VKiB6d. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville (Photo: Julia Levine)

‘Next to Normal’ review: A play that sings about mental health and makes you want to listen - Cambridge Day The story of a family in crisis and a mom with bipolar disorder shines in a co-production by Central Square Theater and Front Porch Arts Collective.

“Next to Normal” review: The story of a family in crisis and a mom with bipolar disorder shines in a co-production by Central Square Theater and Front Porch Arts Collective.

Madeleine Aitken writes at bit.ly/4c3vn5x. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville (Photo: Maggie Hall)

Nineties-themed Dance Party returns June 28 - Cambridge Day The kickoff to summer that began in 1996 and draws crowds of up to 30,000 people takes place in front of Cambridge City Hall.

The kickoff to summer that began in 1996 and draws crowds of up to 30,000 people takes place in front of Cambridge City Hall.

See bit.ly/45oQNaU. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville (Photo: Annie Schugart)

Jazz and sushi at The Mad Monkfish - Cambridge Day The Mad Monkfish has been holding its own since 2011 among Central Square‘s eclectic eateries, offering sushi, Thai classics, baos, ramen – and jazz.

What we’re having: The Mad Monkfish has been holding its own since 2011 among Central Square‘s eclectic eateries, offering sushi, Thai classics, baos, ramen – and jazz.

Tom Meek offers a taste at bit.ly/3XkWxAj. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville

Sexual assault on Tuesday around Central Square left victim's memory with a blank, police report - Cambridge Day The victim told police that she was talking with three people and does not recall what happened next, but woke up several blocks away.

An unhoused adult victim told police that they were talking with three people and does not recall what happened next, but woke up several blocks away aware she'd been sexually assaulted.

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Ice cream and coffee until 3 a.m. wins approval for Central Square as Aleppo Palace replacement - Cambridge Day A little Central Square eatery famous for its late-night Middle Eastern food as well its distinctive architecture is becoming a cafe serving ice cream and coffee.

A little Central Square eatery famous for its late-night Middle Eastern food as well its distinctive architecture is becoming a cafe serving ice cream and coffee.

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Duck crepes in an airy patio - Cambridge Day In the Sonder 907 Main hotel in the space that was The Dial, Althea is owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team of Shauna Rayburn and Greg Reeves, who run Vialé just across Cambridge’s Central ...

What we’re having: In the 907 Main hotel in the space that was The Dial, Althea is owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team of Shauna Rayburn and Greg Reeves, who run Vialé just across Cambridge’s Central Square.

Tom Meek offers a taste at bit.ly/3V7Ilbn. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville

Director Pascale Florestal wants black audiences at her expectation-challenging 'Next to Normal' - Cambridge Day “Next to Normal,” about the impact of mental illness on family, is coming to the Central Square Theater this June as part of a collaboration between the theater and Front Porch Arts Collective, a Blac...

“Next to Normal,” about the impact of mental illness on family, is coming to the Central Square Theater this June.

Madeleine Aitken writes at bit.ly/4bTlKWQ. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville

Another charge is dismissed against shot man from Thanksgiving incident in Central Square - Cambridge Day A shooting on which the district attorney expected a resolution “fairly shortly” remains unsolved, and the victim who survived is cleared of an unrelated charge for the second time in Cambridge Distri...

A shooting on which the district attorney expected a resolution “fairly shortly” remains unsolved, and the victim who survived is cleared of an unrelated charge for the second time in Cambridge District Court.

Sue Reinert reports at bit.ly/3UKccX7. #CambMA #CentralSQ

With more deaths from drug overdoses raw, order returns to look at safe-injection site - Cambridge Day With the issue of a monitored drug injection site returning to the City Council, there was new data to consider: Health officials now know that from 2019 to 2022 there were 80 people killed in Cambrid...

With the issue of a monitored drug injection site returning to the City Council, there was new data to consider: Health officials now know that from 2019 to 2022 there were 80 people killed in Cambridge by drug overdoses.

See bit.ly/3UJm2sj. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville (Photo: Tyler Motes)

Arts and culture leaders weigh in on next years shaping Central Square improvement district - Cambridge Day In a feedback session shaping the next five-year plan for the Central Square Business Improvement District, there was enthusiasm for the organization’s cultural leadership and a wish list with ideas t...

In a feedback session shaping the next five-year plan for the Central Square Business Improvement District, there was enthusiasm but a wish list with ideas that peered into a foggy future with ideas from a distant past.

Claire Ogden reports at bit.ly/3ULGZnH. #CambMA #CentralSQ

Crumbl cinnamon scone cookie - Cambridge Day The Central Square location of the Crumbl cookie chain, which opened this month, has goods worth a try without being exceptional.

Snack: The Central Square location of the Crumbl cookie chain, which opened this month, has goods worth a try without being exceptional.

Madeleine Aitken writes at bit.ly/3U2WF49. #CambMA #CentralSQ #Somerville