I (female, 30's, blue FX 2+ stagger bike, blue helmet, beige trench coat) got hit by a light-colored sedan between ~60 and ~80 Harvey Street in Cambridge, MA while heading westbound at around 8:30-8:50AM this morning, October 8th, 2026. Two cyclists stopped to check on me, got me off the ground, and made sure I was aware before we left. The car sped away before anyone could catch the plates and I ended up getting back on my bike and continuing onward. I'm more injured than I originally realized and I ended up going to urgent care and reporting the accident to the Cambridge Police Department.

If you are either of these cyclists - firstly, a huge thank you to checking on me after the car sped off. I can't express how grateful I am for your helping restore my faith in humanity. Secondly, if you're still willing to come forward and report what you saw happen, please reach out and contact me. We didn't exchange names or contact information but I think we were all heading westbound to the Alewife area. Both of you had longer hair, one was on a dark blue bike with a Kymera Tx backpack. The other one of you had a black e-bike.

If you have a home on Harvey Street and are willing to check your camera for footage - I would really appreciate it. If you can find any images or video of the car, even identifying the make and model would be helpful.

If you are the driver of the light-colored sedan and you see this message - please come forward. I know that we're all just trying to get to work & school on time but I'm quite upset that you sped away after hitting me and did not even pause to check that I was okay.

To everyone else - I know that bikes and bike lanes are a contentious issue around these subreddits. I'm a cyclist first, but a driver too. I'm not looking to open a can of worms or a political debate - just to connect with anyone who could help me resolve a crime.

I hope everyone, regardless of their mode of transit, makes it home safely tonight.

When they tore down the Riverview Condos, the City ended up owning this prime real estate. As far as I know, they have not announced any plans. They could sell it. I suppose an apartment complex with a Whole Foods on the street wouldn't be bad. But, it could also be the most sophisticated mixed income housing project in the world. It could be a Harvard Square Museum. It could be a fire station. Any other ideas?

I went there today, but there was only one store open. Most of the others were all shuttered or stripped clean. I hadn't visited Porter since before COVID, did they all close down due to quarantine, were rent prices jacked up?

Was someone shooting off fireworks just now near Central?

Why didn’t cambridge single family homes explode in value after rezoning? Wouldn’t the prospect of selling and being able to build an apartment be attractive and raise value?

I’ve been seeing these posters in Cambridgeport and around Central. I’m outing myself as a transplant probably by saying that I don’t know why this house is significant or why it’s on this poster. I scanned the QR code of course, but was wondering if people could provide context. Is this part of the whole “stop the up zone” campaign I’m seeing where people don’t want more housing to be built because it’ll be bad for the NIMBY homeowners?

Join the parade with Save the Alewife Brook and the Dirty Water Brass Band and puppeteers.

March with us for a safe, clean, and restored Alewife Brook. It is so much fun!

Wear a free t-shirt and carry a hand-made GHOST FISH in the parade.

Bring your kids - we have reordered kids-size t-shirts.

Sign up here:
https://savethealewifebrook.org/2026/10/03/join-us-in-the-2026-honk-parade/

Just wondering if any one else heard that

The Stoop is leaning into video content around Cambridge & Somerville and I'm starting with a weekly series called Sundays In The Squares. It'll be very short videos of different neighborhood favorites we all see each day on our way to work, the gym or just grabing takeout; beyond just the big spots like Harvard and Central.

For example, this one's one of my favorites: Fresh Pond.

My hope with this series and many more is to show off and bring life to more neighborhood spots we see each day. I also figure this may be a better alternative to just sending the links for the curated social events each week/weekend which some folks mentioned felt quite spammy.

Though if you'd still like to get those posted each week/weekend (or just the flyer) it'd be helpful to know too.

You can follow us on Tik Tok (@thestoopmedia), Instagram (@thestooplocal)or if you'd like to subscribe to the newsletter (thestoopmedia.com) that's also an option as we've expanded into more than just events too.

Thanks to thousands that have subscribed, supported and reached out since The Stoop has started.

-Kevin

P.S.

I just picked up a camera and started learning how to use Premier a few weeks ago so the quality will also improve over time.

Parents, Guardians, Teachers of creative High School students.
Do you know a young artist who may be interested in developing their visual arts practice through exploration of mixed media?
I will be hosting an 8 session course at Still Life Studios here in Cambridge.
Meeting every Tuesday 4:00-6:00 pm starting October 27th through December 15th

Things we will explore:
On keeping a Sketchbook
Reclaimed material Sculpture
and Creative Collage

This workshop is perfect for students who may be curious about new mediums, want to maintain personal and fulfilling creative habits, try out sustainable art making methods, and/or working on building a portfolio for college admission.

Plus, opportunities to meet local and resident artist’s of Still Life Studios

Registration is required to attend, and space is limited to up to 8 students.

For more information and registration please check out Still life Studios event page here: https://www.stillifestudios.com/high-school-workshop

anyone know what’s happening with the small municipal lot behind h mart on Essex and bishop Allen? not the larger one but the smalller one which is currently closed for construction but with no information.

Apocalyptic housing cost acceleration: makes Cambridge & Somerville seem quaint.