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Hey there, Cambridge! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When Northeastern’s Beanpot title defense comes through Cambridge in 2026
  • Why Cambridge ranks among Massachusetts’ most desirable places to live in 2025
  • How a Brown shooting is changing security right now at Harvard

Also on today's calendar: 19-Pc Compaq Big Band @ 'Boston's Big Band Christmas' w/ Special Guest Vocalist Anaïs Reno - Late and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 45, low: 27.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sunshine, with a high of 45 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Northeastern Baseball Announces 2026 Schedule (nuhuskies.com) — Cambridge baseball fans can circle April 7, 2026, when Northeastern visits Harvard at O’Donnell Field to open its Baseball Beanpot title defense. The full 2026 Huskies schedule features national trips, CAA conference play, and multiple regional matchups, but that Cambridge game is the key local chance to see this championship team nearby.
   

2. 10 Best Places to Live & Visit in Massachusetts in 2025 (weareberkshires.com) — Cambridge earns a spotlight as one of Massachusetts’ top places to live, praised for its distinct neighborhoods and world-class universities like Harvard and MIT. The list compares Cambridge with other standout communities statewide, highlighting housing prices, school quality, and lifestyle perks that may influence where locals choose to live, work, or invest.
   

3. Schools and Colleges Across New England Cancel Classes and Tighten Security (nytimes.com) — Harvard University in Cambridge is tightening security around exam sites and extending visible police presence after a deadly shooting at Brown University, even though there are no specific threats locally. The article describes how schools across New England, including Harvard, Yale, and Rhode Island campuses, are canceling classes, adjusting exams, and responding to heightened anxiety as finals and Hanukkah approach.
   

4. More college students are receiving disability accommodations in recent years: report (thenationaldesk.com) — Harvard’s campus in Cambridge is part of a broader trend: more students at elite universities are registering disabilities and receiving accommodations like extra time on exams. Administrators cite increased awareness and looser documentation requirements, while at least one former Harvard dean questions whether expanded non-physical accommodations align with educational goals.
   

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