r/CambridgeMA

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.

I’m sure this post will get me downvoted to hell but I would appreciate if people actually read it before deciding I suck. Does anyone else live near the Chabad house on Banks St (currently a paved lot with tents) and is frustrated with the noise? I’m not talking about the gatherings/parties they have, I’m talking about the singing outside late at night, any given night of the week. The frequency of it comes in waves, fall seems to be one of the busier times. Last night they were singing loudly until after midnight. I’m sure it is for some sort of holiday/feast and this is not a knock on their religion or community, have whatever kind of celebration you want. I just don’t understand why there is zero consideration of your neighbors in a very residential area. Even before they demolished the houses it seemed like all of the singing occurred outside. There’s really no point to this post, I’m not going to do anything about it. I’ve lived here for three years and am just getting frustrated by the lack of consideration, particularly on weeknights.

Hi all, any recs for a nice fine-dining-ish weekday lunch within 45 mins of Boston? I'm picturing a nice historic inn, but it doesn't have to be at an inn. I realize I'm looking for a unicorn here lol.

EDIT: Thank you for all the wonderful suggestions! Up to an hour drive is fine too, actually.

Anyone else hear that noise in porter square?

Just wanted to shoutout our city councilor, Jivan. Not for the first time, yesterday afternoon he was just walking around the neighborhood, knocking on doors and asking what problems people are having in the City and if they’re anything he can help with. It’s just refreshing to see someone at any level of government actually doing their job and trying to be accountable to their constituents. (It’s also a reminder why city council and other local elections matter.) Thanks, Jivan!

My wife has Type 1 diabetes and uses a Tandem T:slim X2 insulin pump.

She ran out of cartridges today and needs one to make it through the weekend until her supplies arrive on Tuesday.

Are there any type 1 diabetics in the area that have a cartridge to spare? I think she usually uses the 6mm set with 25 inch tubing but she can make anything work. Thank you in advance!

Does anyone know what all the fireworks are for?

Probably the most random request you’ll see on the internet today. Guess it also serves as a PSA.

With the new Witcher 3 Remastered release for switch 2, owners of the switch 1 version get the upgrade for free. But once you claim the upgrade, you don’t need the physical cartridge anymore. And no it’s not a one-time-use per cartridge; can be used infinitely for multiple accounts.

Obviously my first thoughts were to check out Gamestop and the public library but it’s out of stock and/or like 30 people on the waitlist. Second hand market is being price-gouged as well because people suck. I have a long flight in 2 weeks and would love to be able to play this on the plane lol.

I literally just need the cartridge long enough to claim the upgrade then it’s back in your hands. Let me know if anyone is down to help me with this super random ask 🥲

Affectionately dubbed “LoBo,” lower Bow Street is a one-block section extending from Plympton to DeWolfe Street. This summer, it received a makeover — fairy lights, turf, a ping pong table, cornhole, miniature plastic streetlights, and a portable toilet, surrounded by new potted shrubs.

Nearly a year after the Cambridge City Council greenlit pedestrianizing the block, the city launched the current pilot on June 18. The block is now closed to motor vehicle traffic, letting students and locals sip an Aperol spritz and eat outdoors.

Just back from the Thai Market on Brattle. Love these Cambridge street fairs - wish there was one every weekend!

Wandering around the Square afterward, discovered that Spindler's of NoCa has set up in the back of the Leavitt & Peirce store. Some of the best chocolates we've found in the Boston area - maybe anywhere? - now convenient for us Red Liners. Nice to have another "real" local shop in the mix.

My wife has Type 1 diabetes and uses a Tandem T:slim X2 insulin pump, specifically AutoSoft XC 6mm infusion set with 23 inch tubing.

She ran out of cartridges today and needs one to make it through the weekend until her supplies arrive on Tuesday.

Are there any type 1 diabetics in the area that have a cartridge to spare? I think she usually uses the 6mm set with 25 inch tubing but she can make anything work. Thank you in advance!