Plus, the final taste of the steakhouse owned by "Salt Bae"
 
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Plug into Cambridge’s EV update 🚗

Cambridge begins pilot program for electric vehicle charging
A foggy day driving over the bridge to Cambridge.
Charging electric vehicles across sidewalks may be forbidden in Boston, but the rules are changing across the river in Cambridge. | Photo by @artofobs
Cambridge is plugged into the the future of transportation. Thanks to the city’s new pilot program, owners of electric vehicles can apply for a permit to charge their rides across sidewalks.

This is a win for the residents who do not have driveways or access to off-street parking.

Permits cost $200 and require that drivers provide an accessible ramp to cover the cord on sidewalks. The new program reflects Cambridge’s awareness of the environmental benefits of using EVs:
  • City-owned charging stations have logged 45,000+ hours of charging last year
  • There are over 5,000 EVs registered in Cambridge
The city will not issue permits to people within a five-minute walk of an existing public charging station, and streets with separated bike lanes and major pedestrian routes are also not eligible.

While charging across sidewalks is not permitted in Boston, the city previously shared a commitment to installing public charging stations or EV car shares within a 10 minute walk of every household.

Cambridge officials will evaluate the program through 2024 as the city seeks new ways to support its EV infrastructure.
 
Events
Wednesday, Aug. 23
  • Roslindale Movie Night | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 7:45-9 p.m. | Healy Playground, 160 Florence St., Roslindale | Free | Bring the family out for a screening of “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”
Thursday, Aug. 24
  • Vintage Night Market | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 4 p.m. | Bow Market, 1 Bow Mkt Wy., Somerville | Free | Shop this monthly pop-up with dozens of vintage vendors.
  • CX Movie Nights | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 5-9 p.m. | Dawes Field, Baldwin Courtyard, Cambridge | Free | This outdoor movie night will showcase a double feature of “Shrek” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”
Friday, Aug. 25
  • The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night | Friday, Aug. 25 | 8 p.m. | Big Night Live, 110 Causeway St., Boston | $20 | Leave a “Blank Space” on your calendar for this 18+ event featuring the sounds of Taylor Swift.
Saturday, Aug. 26
  • Women’s Equality Day Market | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 12 p.m. | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | Peruse 12 women-founded businesses and their products at this special edition of the Boston Women’s Market.
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News Notes
Biz
  • The LEGO Group is building a future at 1001 Boylston St. The iconic toy brand will be moving its head office of the Americas to a new building at the intersection of Boylston Street, Massachusetts Avenue, and Newbury Street on a parcel above the Mass Pike. (WCVB)
Closing
  • Pour one out for Davis Square Downtown Wine & Spirits. After 37 years of providing libations to Somerville, the beloved liquor store at 255 Elm St. is being sold to local chain Liquor World. (Boston Business Journal)
Real Estate
  • Looks like Salt Bae won’t be spicing things up in Boston anymore. Nusret Gökçe, known as the viral meme “Salt Bae,” opened his Nusr-Et Steakhouse on Arlington Street in 2020, but the space is currently up for lease. (Eater Boston)
Environment
  • About 100 Massachusetts towns have reported instances of beech leaf disease, an affliction that prevents trees from photosynthesizing and producing nutrients. The disease infects leaves and limbs, eventually killing entire trees. Scientists and arborists have not yet discovered treatment. (Boston.com)
Feel Good
  • It’s a dog-eat-documents world. A South Boston couple nearly missed their own destination wedding in Italy when their golden retriever named Chickie chewed through the groom’s passport. New travel papers are expected to arrive today, just in time for the couple’s departure for Europe. (WCVB)
Giveaway
Shop
Eat
  • Ready to tailgate? Our online shop, Six & Main, has you covered. Spice up your game-day burgers with Spicewalla’s 3-Pack Grill Lovers Collection.
Seasonal
  • Find your new favorite scents this fall from our candle brands such as Wixology and Corridor Candle Co. Shop now at Six & Main.
Active
  • Socks mysteriously eaten by your washing machine again? Yeah, us too. Try these women’s no-show socks — a bestselling sock with 50,000+ five-star reviews.
Kids
  • These pop-up soccer goals make the most of time outdoors with the kids or grandkids. Easily set them up, then just as easily put away and store.
Home
  • The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.
Answered

We asked how many times you’ve seen Bruce Springsteen live
A long hall with a red carpet, with people admiring music memorabilia on the walls
The Bruce Springsteen exhibit opens at the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame on Sept. 13.
| Photo by Scott Towers
There’s quite a few Bruce superfans in our midst. Just over 45% of respondents said they’ve seen The Boss 5 times+, while 27% said they had seen him between one and four times, and 26% admitted they had never witnessed Bruce and his band. Meanwhile, for the 2% of poll takers who claim they’ve never heard of him, dig this.
Will you see his new exhibit?
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Victoria
From the editor
Look, I’m not saying that I regret not hosting my upcoming nuptials at Kowloon, but photos from the restaurant’s first private wedding reception are giving me serious FOMO.

The iconic Saugus eatery closed last Saturday to host a party for a newly-married couple, and I can’t tell what I’m more envious of: The bride’s avant-garde red gown, or all those Pu Pu platters.
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