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In advance of Juneteenth – a day that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, the Mayor’s Office, Cambridge Public Library, Arts Council, Cambridge Juneteenth Committee, and a number of community organizations have come together to collaborate on a range of events, including a parade and music celebration!

The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures throughout the week due to several community events. These include Haggerty Day, the Greek Festival, the US Army’s 250th Birthday, Hoops ‘N’ Health, 617 Day Block Party, and the Juneteenth Parade and Celebration.

Every year, the Cambridge Youth Council (CYC) leads a community fundraiser to support local nonprofit organizations that offer support services to vulnerable community members. This year, in partnership with the CRLS Black Student Union (BSU), CYC focused on raising funds to benefit a single nonprofit: the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC).

Firefighters quickly controlled the Fire by their aggressive and coordinated action

Firefighters, Families, and Friends gathered to Respectully Remember those who have gone before us

Firefighters quickly Contained and Extinguished the Fire

It’s graduation season and over the past couple weeks CPD officers have been busy assisting with multiple commencement ceremonies and related celebrations.

Screen on the Green offers family-friendly entertainment and movies Wednesday evenings in July and August.

Children at the Community School enjoyed interacting with Pally, a gentle black lab, and learned about the important role service dogs play in supporting people with disabilities.

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on June 2, 2025