The immediate issue facing the City Council concerns creating a new first response to some calls for help that go to the 911 dispatch system. We hope the city will move forward to do so. But the first response is just that. We must build up the resources and systems available after that first response.

Public meetings this week look at a digital equity timeline, outdoor dining and Alewife traffic congestion; the next fiscal year’s budget, department by department; Covid vaccinations for kids and an Eversource brochure backlash; and affordable apartments proposed for 2072 Massachusetts Ave.

Cambridge city government leaders have good intentions but mixed performance when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive city workforce, a long-waited consultant’s report says.

Loyalists have often been described as selfist, elitist and cowardly. But they were a more diverse group who opposed revolting against England for a variety of economic, religious, emotional and political reasons, and defining a Loyalist woman is complicated.

A 2021 Diversity Directory of local businesses owned by women and minorities is available to Cantabrigians looking for everything from pastry and home decor to acupuncture and computer repair, with listings up by 54 percent over the previous edition.

This coronavirus edition of movies to shelter with includes a reminder of Tuesday’s Women’s History month film discussion and “Moxie,” an Amy Poehler flick that joins the canon; and the amazing one-shot “Russian Ark” at the Brattle, now in its 20th year as a nonprofit.

A monthlong festival highlighting underrepresented voices in science – women and Black, indigenous and other people of color – arrives in April to the Central Square Theater, with plays, panels and events that bring more than 30 artists and scientists to the virtual stage.

This coronavirus edition of movies to shelter with includes the Brattle’s celebration of 20 years as a nonprofit with Agnes Varda and “RBG” (with an introduction from Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui); a couple of newer picks, including Tom Holland’s “Cherry”; and a week-plus of documentaries.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Cambridge Day is partnering with the Boston Women’s Film Festival to sponsor a free March 23 virtual discussion focused around three films chronicling different aspects of women’s experience – and that of female filmmakers – in America.

This coronavirus edition of movies to shelter with includes four milestone selections to view during Women’s History Month, brings Prince Akeem of Zamunda back to America (via Amazon), boasts a Quentin Dupieux flick and some restorations at the Brattle, and much more.