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Electrifying Cambridge from underground

A home for the country’s largest underground substation is nearly complete, but much work is still to come

by Alex Degterev Wednesday, July 29, 2026Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Ross McElwee: Processing pain and grief on film

The Cambridge-based filmmaker on his new documentary “Remake,” which looks at his son’s death, and the 40th anniversary release of “Sherman’s March.”

by Tom Meek Wednesday, July 29, 2026Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Why I am volunteering for Nomita Ganguly

Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writer. To the editor: I have lived in North Cambridge, in the 24th Middlesex district, for more than 25 years. I am excited that this year, Democrats will have a choice in our state representative primary. I am…

by admin Wednesday, July 29, 2026Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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Dark and scary book recommendations from the ManRay staff

Mona Awad on terrifying fairy tales and her new book ‘We Love You, Bunny’

Cambridge plays itself: Two locally set books

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