CAMBRIDGE, MA - The Halloween season offers a variety of fun events for children, youth, and families across the City of Cambridge. Various city departments will be sponsoring a series of Halloween events in Cambridge between October 25 -31, 2024. …

Volunteer Attorneys Needed for Cambridge Immigration Legal Screening Clinic Cambridge, MA, January 11, 2024 -- Concerned about immigrant rights? Want to do something more to help? The Cambridge Commission on Immigrant Rights & Citizenship…

Cambridge, MA -- The City of Cambridge Inspectional Services Department is updating its in-person counter hours to better serve and improve the overall experience for contractors, businesses, other organizations, and residents. These changes aim to…

Cambridge, MA - Building on the City of Cambridge's commitment to reducing barriers and working with more diverse business owners, the City has completed its first ever Disparity Study focused on the procurement of goods and services. The City…

Dates Announced for Next Police Exam and Application Deadline; Cambridge Police Department to Host Recruiting Information Sessions in January Cambridge, MA – The deadline to apply for the next Civil Service exam?to become a Cambridge Police…

Cambridge, MA - Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow and Somerville Chief of Police Charles Femino have announced that Lennox Pierre-Louis, 22, of Boston, has pled guilty in connection with shootings…

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow announced today that Roger W. Reddick, Jr., 41, of Cambridge has pleaded guilty to three counts of Rape of a Child with Force. These charges…

Cambridge, MA - The City of Cambridge today joined Boston, Somerville, Everett, Brookline and system sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in welcoming 750 next-generation ebikes into the region’s Bluebikes bicycle fleet. The first…

Cambridge, MA – The deadline to apply for the next Civil Service exam?to become a Cambridge Police Officer has been announced. The deadline to apply for the exam is January 16, 2024. Late applications, which would result in an additional $50…

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- The City of Cambridge on Nov 29th, announced that the Cambridge Community Electricity (CCE) Program is entering a new two-year contract period with Direct Energy Services LLC (Direct Energy) resulting in new fixed electricity prices…

Cambridge Preschool Program Application Opens December 1 The universal preschool program will provide free, high-quality preschool to all Cambridge 4-year-olds in the 2024-2025 school year Cambridge, MA, November 27, 2023 – The City of…

CAMBRIDGE, MA - The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has recognized the City of Cambridge for its outstanding financial reporting practices. The city's annual comprehensive financial report for the…

CAMBRIDGE, MA – The City of Cambridge announced on Nov 10th, that The Foundry building has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification, a globally recognized symbol of excellence in green buildings…

Cambridge, MA - The City of Cambridge and Community Development Department today announced the addition of community solar to its long-standing Sunny Cambridge program. Now all Cambridge residents, regardless of whether they rent or own, can…

Cambridge, MA - Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking to fill a vacancy on Cambridge’s Open Data Review Board and is looking for representatives from public, private, academic, or nonprofit sectors with expertise in or relevant…

Cambridge, MA - The City of Cambridge is pleased to announce a new pilot program that will provide up to 20-30 students with free tuition at Bunker Hill Community College and a College Success Coach this school year. The Cambridge Promise Pilot…

City of Cambridge Plans to Restore Exterior of Historic City Hall Cambridge, MA, August 17, 2023 -- The City of Cambridge announced today plans to restore the exterior façade of the historic City Hall. Cambridge has a rich history, and the…

City of Cambridge Announces Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program Cambridge, MA, July 12, 2023 -- The City of Cambridge today announced a new Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program that will allow charging of electric vehicles…

City of Cambridge Once Again Achieves Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Gold Level Certification Cambridge, MA, June 21, 2023 – The City of Cambridge is proud to announce that it has again been awarded the Bloomberg…

Cambridge, MA - Beginning Monday, June 26, the Cambridge Summer Food Program will offer free breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals every weekday to Cambridge children and youth ages 18 and under. Operated by the City of Cambridge Department of Human…

Cambridge, MA - Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang and other city officials recognized the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding City Employee Award during a special ceremony June 9, in the Sullivan Chamber of Cambridge City Hall. The annual awards…

Cambridge, MA - The City of Cambridge, in partnership with Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), is excited to share new information about Universal Preschool (also known as Universal Pre-K or UPK), which will be known as the Cambridge Preschool Program…

New Full-Time Career and Job Opportunity for Cambridge Residents Between 18-23 Years Old Cambridge Police Seeking Applicants for Fourth Cadet Class The Cambridge Police Department is currently seeking applicants for its fourth Cadet class.…

Testing May Cause Temporary Water Discoloration Cambridge, MA -- Cambridge Fire and Water departments will be conducting annual fire hydrant maintenance and testing weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., from May 1 through June 23, 2023. This…

Cambridge, MA - Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking nominations for the 2023 Outstanding City Employee Awards program which recognizes employees for their extraordinary contributions to public service to peers, colleagues, and residents,…

Cambridge Celebrates National Community Development Week April 10-14 National Community Development (NCD) Week is April 10-14, 2023. During this week, communities across the nation highlight the impact of the Community Development Block Grant…

This is a story about “John.” If you have visited Harvard Square anytime over the last two decades, there is a good chance you have come across John. He is one of the more well-known, long-term unhoused Cambridge residents in the Harvard…

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang seeks candidates for consideration for the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board (CRA). The CRA is an independent public body focused on publicly-beneficial real estate projects and infrastructure investment…

Cambridge, Mass., March 3, 2023 – Robert Lowe, Superintendent of Operations at the Cambridge Police Department, was recognized last night with the “Public Service Award” by the Harvard Square Business Association (HSBA) at their…

Cambridge, MA February 27, 2023 -- The Cambridge Consumers’ Council, a City of Cambridge department, will celebrate National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) from March 5-11, 2023. During NCPW, consumer groups nationwide share tips and…

Cambridge, MA February 16, 2022 -- The Cambridge Community Development Department is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Cambridge Legacy Business Program. This program is designed to recognize a valuable cultural asset -- longstanding…

Cambridge, MA February 16, 2023 -- On January 23, 2023, the City of Cambridge adopted the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s new Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code, joining the communities of Brookline and Watertown as early…

Cambridge, MA, February 1, 2023 -- The City of Cambridge has released a report based on the findings from the Needs Assessment of Survivors of Color that was announced in September 2021. In partnership with Start By Talking, LLC (SBT) and…

Cambridge, MA January 31, 2023 -- In January 2023, Cambridge's King Open/Cambridge Street Upper School and Community Complex was awarded the 2022 Boston Society of Architect's (BSA) Harleston Parker Medal People's Choice Award for the most beautiful…

Cambridge, MA, January 25, 2023 – Applications for the 2023 City of Cambridge Scholarship are currently being accepted. The annual Scholarship Fund, now in its 31st year, provides financial assistance to college-bound high school seniors and…

City of Cambridge Awarded $100,000 to Develop Artist-Designed Shade Structures that Provide Cooling Comfort and Opportunities for Social Connections in Select City Hot Spots during Warmer Months The City of Cambridge was recently awarded…

Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and City Manager Yi-An Huang today announced that the City of Cambridge will host a community meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 6-8 p.m., at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School, 102 Putnam Avenue to…

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking volunteers to serve on a new LGBTQ+-Friendly Housing Task Force. The Task Force will consider opportunities for new or revised practices and procedures to improve LGBTQ+ persons’ access to,…

Cambridge, MA, January 6, 2023 -- As of January 5, 2023, the CDC reports that Middlesex County has entered the High COVID-19 Community Level. Community Levels are determined by a combination of reported COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations due to…