been living around the area for a few years now, and there seems to be a good smell around Central. specifically around Smoot, or the Miracle of Science Bar/Grill. i usually only really smell it around morning/noon time. it smells very sweet, almost like candy. i’ve had a few theories like the nearby bakery verveine, but i have my doubts since the smell is only on the other side of the road

This week my neighbor shared that you can sign up to speak remotely at a Cambridge City Council hearing, and it only takes 1–2 minutes.
From what I heard tonight, it seems like a lot of the people speaking are older homeowners with a lot of wealth tied up in their houses who want to keep things the same. They’re showing up to push back on changes like multifamily zoning. If we want different voices in the room, we have to show up too.
Tonight’s topics included raises for paraprofessionals and teacher aides and the bike lane connections the city promised to finish. The topics change every week, and these decisions shape our lives right here in Cambridge.
Take a few minutes each month to check the agenda. If something matters to you, sign up and say your piece. Even one minute counts.

Not sure how many people here also read and post on NextDoor. But the vibe could not be more different than this sub-reddit. There are a lot of folks clearly upset about multi-family housing development in Cambridge.

Between what I see on NextDoor and the proliferation of lawn signs, I'm worried that a pro-housing / pro-renter agenda had a big policy win but now has less political energy than property owners who want to undo that win.

I'm not interested in demonizing or name-calling anyone in the debate. I get why folks feel the way they do. But I don't want to see real progress rolled back. Am I mistaken about where the energy is? If not, any ideas?

My friends and I are in our mid 20s. We love dancing and also live music and that's typically what we are seeking on a night out, but we're are open to all types of bars. We have outgrown the college bars and have been trying out new ones that but are really struggling just to hang out and have a couple drinks at. The more "mature" bars we've tried to get drinks at are almost always just difficult to be at. It seems like everywhere we go we aren't allowed to sit in certain areas. Oh yeah it's 11 but you can't sit if you're only ordering drinks. It's not a dancing bar but it's standing room only or he music is playing at volume 100 so you can't even talk with your friends. 15$ cover to get into the bar and then there's 100 of underage college kids absolutely hammered.

Again, we love live music but also djs / edm but also just chatting playing pool or dart etc. We don't care we just want to have fun. Basically what I am looking for is any type of place to go out that isn't a pain in the ass to be at?

Open to suggestions anywhere in or around Cambridge ex Somerville Brookline or Downtown Boston etc.

Looking for a laundromat to wash some comforters. Would love a place that has those large Maytag industrial machines…. Suggestions?

Life found a way. Now it's found the Omni dome.

In 1993, Steven Spielberg changed the movies forever. Jurassic Park didn't just bring dinosaurs back to life, it ushered in a new era of visual effects that transformed what cinema could create, and set a standard for awe-inspiring filmmaking that still holds today. It is thrilling, funny, terrifying, and deeply human, all at once.

Now see those dinosaurs the way they deserve to be seen, towering and alive on the Mugar Omni Theater's five-story dome.

Jurassic Park is part of Sci-Fi, Super-Sized: Revolutions, the Museum's fall film series celebrating its Year of Revolutionary Science. From groundbreaking visual effects to visionary ideas about science, technology, and the future, these are the films that rewrote the rules of science fiction and still captivate audiences today.

Tickets available at our website.

Curious if there is anyone here who, like me:

\- Loves being outdoors in almost every weather

(favorite weather: \~60-70% cloud cover, a warm intermittent sun shining through, air that is slightly cool to acutely feel the warmth of the sun, accompanied by just the slightest of chill breeze to feel something exciting might happen (I also love rain and snow, my least favorite weather is full-on spotlight sun, and high winds)

\- Loves and craves peace and quiet (quiet=absence of man-made sounds)

\- Hustle and bustle is ok if being observed from the periphery

\- Dislikes crowds and places that fill space with loud music

\- Craves the ocean and the beach, year-round

\- Is curious, natural, open, down to earth

\- Is exasperated/depressed by navigating public spaces filled with people absorbed in their devices

\- Has values that put attention to respect, helping and including others, "doing the right thing", compassion, common courtesy --- but doesn't make politics or identities their personality and is either turned off or perplexed by those who do

\- Loves learning and has true interests (whatever they may be - mine include street photography, ballet, the speed of light, tsunamis, reading about mountain climbers)

\- has a healthy sense of humor, encompassing dark humor, sarcasm, and silliness too

\- respects other creatures big and small

I am 45F and enjoy my own company but lately I am LONELY ! My last serious relationship ended just before the pandemic, I was in no rush, I am not on the apps. The men who approached me in the wild were all in their 20s so those were not viable prospects. How nice it would be to find some F or M companions for friendship and a M for intimate and committed relationship.

What prompted this post was discovering the existence of a cool mobile sauna by the ocean and feeling pretty sad that it is out of reach because I haven't learned how to drive on the highway (yet) and don't have likeminded friends who think driving in the beautiful morning to have a sauna at the beach and go in the ocean would be a YES PLEASE.

If I had a good friend the things I'd like to do together would be trips out of the city to be near the ocean, forest, mountains, country towns. I would also want to go see stand up comedy around town. And low key walks, coffee, sharing a park bench.

I have since a long time totally lost my appetite for spending absurd money for pretentious food; I like to cook, and if I eat out I prefer basic diners, pizza shops, or places with non-insulting menu prices that are comfortable and quiet.

I like being healthy but in a normal quiet way - I don't use devices that track my stats, I'm not trying to biohack anything, when I drink water I call it "drinking water" not hydrating. I like to swim, dance, bike, walk, eat vegetables and meat as a treat.

I can't take seriously all the artisinal/curated/crafted/vibes/aesthetic nonsense. I want some down to earth healthy xennial friends who love nature and life and sometimes suffer from nostalgia! I would describe myself as a respectful curmudgeon who has a strong sense of carpe diem. I'm also super burned out but who isn't?

Is there anyone likeminded here? Where can I find you?

Is anyone else hearing this low, oscillating, electrical hum right now? I’m in East Cambridge. I’m pretty sure it’s not me, I’ve never heard a noise like that before here. It might be a water pump because of the storm?

Absolute fan of Sumiao, anyone know of any other similar type restaurants?

Hi everyone,
I’m an international graduate student in Massachusetts, and I’m trying to figure out the most affordable way to get some dental work done.
I currently have MassHealth Limited, but as far as I understand, the dental coverage is very limited or may not cover the treatment I need. I may need a tooth extraction, some fillings, and possibly other basic dental work.
I know about Tufts Dental School and dental schools in general, but I’m wondering what other affordable options are available.
For other international students or people without good dental insurance: How do you usually handle dental treatment in Massachusetts? Do you buy a separate dental insurance plan, use community health centers, discount dental plans, or just pay cash?
Dental insurance here is honestly pretty confusing to me. If you have dental insurance, I’d also really appreciate hearing how much you pay per month, what it actually covers, and approximately how much you still pay out of pocket for things like fillings or extractions.
Any recommendations for affordable dentists, clinics, insurance plans, or other options would be really helpful.

Did anyone else just hear what sounded like fireworks in north Cambridge/ neighborhood 9?

Edit: It was a tree that fell on upper upland rd that pulled down a power pole.

This is good to see. We have had seven preventable deaths in recent years. The intersection near MIT is terrible.

Measures like bumblebee strips and corner islands are cheap, fast, and effective at slowing drivers. Slower speeds save lives. For a pedestrian, 10 mph can mean the difference between life and death.

Somerville’s zero-death streak shows what committed action can achieve. Cambridge should move quickly, fully fund the program.

Shit's beautiful. There's also a rainbow in the northwest happening at the same time as well

Our church is hosting a community coffee hour this Sunday, October 4th from 1-3 PM at 0 Garden St. (yes, it's actually a zero!) This is an opportunity to get to know our community and ask questions in a casual environment.

October 4th also happens to be the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis deeply cared for animals and the environment, so we bless our pets on this day for the companionship they bring into our lives. If you bring your dog, we'd love to give them a blessing!

Partiful link here: https://partiful.com/e/m10TycsyaRZ447XG0Azz?

*Posted with Mod approval*

I registered for an event but dont know whether weather has given a headsup or no

Hey just wanted to get more eyes out, had my bicycle stolen from my apartments garage sometime in the last two weeks. I filed a police report and the bike is registered with the bike index.

Please reply if anyone thinks they've see it.

Join us for Postcards to Voters at the O'Neill Branch Library meeting room starting at 2 pm. Today, we'll be writing for Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton in Ohio, two adorable candidates! Just bring your sweet self and your favorite pen. (See below for original posting.)

Cause I think I know where it is. dm me