Police had more information Tuesday on an arrest caught on video over the weekend, but its report all but ignores an aspect debated by city councillors: the passerby whom police allowed to take part.

A passerby leaped from his car to join police officers in a confrontation with a man in Central Square on Sunday, and city councillors say they are awaiting an official version of events to understand what happened.

Public meetings this week look at long-term school building plans, Covid-19 safety measures for students and educators, experts’ assessment of the  “Heart” proposal for alternative public safety, and more.

Public meetings this week look at answers for after-school programs that fell short this fall, taking questions about public safety, student votes on School Committee issues, and a boutique hotel and apartments planned in Central Square.

Rashad Gober, who was awaiting trial on charges of animal cruelty, killed himself Sunday. The death was confirmed Tuesday by family in Georgia.

Police released video Monday that shows the stabber in a Saturday road rage incident and the car he fled in, hoping people will come forward with helpful information.

A Rhode Island man was rescued after driving into the Charles River on Monday, and his car towed out hours later. The incident came just around a month after a driver spun his car into the river after a collision with another vehicle.

An apparent road rage incident resulted in the stabbing of a 34-year-old man Saturday outside the CambridgeSide mall Best Buy.

Police have arrested the two men they believe shot at each other while driving through Cambridge in the early evening of Aug. 25 – despite one car carrying children.

The Holistic Emergency Alternative Response Team is an example of the success that can come when we follow the leadership of community members most affected by an issue and support their proposed solution.