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Esh Circus Arts’ big tent is bursting at the seams and expanding to East Somerville

by Marc Levy August 14, 2026

Esh Circus Arts is under a big top, but its classes are so popular that the school adds a second location within Somerville that is expected to open in the fall.

COMMUNITY

This year’s free Oldtime Baseball Game has three Red Sox players taking the field for charity

by Marc Levy August 12, 2026

Cambridge’s Oldtime Baseball Game, played every summer at St. Peter’s Field, features college, high school and celebrity players decked out in colorful retro uniforms.

BICYCLING

Ride along the Alewife Brook and Mystic River, a MassTrails 10 featured route

by Eric Cao July 3, 2026

Experience wildlife and history along the 7-mile route, featured as one of the MassTrails 10 for 2026.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, June 29-July 6: Hot-button issues from Palestine to police tech

by Marc Levy June 28, 2026

Take part in meetings on water and sewer billing issues, procurement policy, police tech and oversight, public drug use in Davis Square and more.

BICYCLING

Borrow an e-bike, from folding models to family cargo haulers, from Community Pedal Power

by Eric Cao June 26, 2026

Trying before buying is a common tip for people considering an e-bike. Community Pedal Power makes that possible from a Cambridge backyard.

DID YOU KNOW

Cambridge’s long history with ‘the beautiful game’ of soccer highlights immigrant contributions to the city

by Beth Folsom of History Cambridge June 22, 2026

In its earliest days in Cambridge, soccer was a way to offer Harvard students a sport they could play, but not enjoy overly much. How times have changed.

BICYCLING

Celebrating Kittie Knox, the Black cyclist who rode her way through the barriers of the 1800s

by Eric Cao June 19, 2026

Katherine T. “Kittie” Knox was a pioneering cyclist who challenged racial and gender barriers. MassBike celebrated her Friday with the fifth annual Kittie Knox ride.

NEWS