News

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  Enjoy Live Music Concerts at Danehy Park this Summer!

  Join us on Tuesday evenings beginning July 1 for free concerts by local musicians.

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  Second Annual Cambridge Porchfest Taking Place This Weekend

  Cambridge Porchfest is a free, walkable, community musical event. Neighbors host musicians on their porches, in their yards or driveways, with the idea that anyone can come by and check them out.

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  City of Cambridge Approves Seasonal Sale of Alcohol-to-Go, Public Consumption Districts, and Extended Hours to Support Local Businesses

  Acting on recommendations from the City Manager’s Office, the License Commission has authorized the sale of alcohol-to-go for permitted businesses within designated open container districts/public consumption zones and a maximum one-hour extension of alcohol operating sales for approved bars and restaurants.

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  MBTA to Close Red Line Service and Replace with Shuttle Buses at All Cambridge Stations July 21–30, 2026

  Red Line service will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street for 10 consecutive days this July. Free and accessible shuttle buses will replace and make all stops between Alewife and Park Street.

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  Commonwealth Elevates Cambridge and Northeast Region To Critical Drought Status

  The City and broader region was previously in a Level 2 - Significant Drought before being elevated to a Level 3 – Critical Drought last week.

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  Cambridge Announces Upcoming Grant Opportunity for Nonprofits

  The City of Cambridge, through its Community Benefits Advisory Committee, is pleased to provide an advance announcement for an upcoming competitive round of grant funding. This funding is intended to address critical needs of Cambridge residents by supporting community-based nonprofit organizations that are well-suited to respond.

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  Statement from City Manager Yi-An Huang and Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui Regarding Death Investigation of Public Works Employee

  The City of Cambridge is heartbroken to share that a member of our Public Works Department was tragically shot and killed on July 4, 2026, in the area of Broadway and Norfolk Street while off-duty.

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  Teen Night Live Returns to Cambridge Youth Centers July 13 - August 14

  Cambridge teens ages 14–19 can sign up for exciting skill-based workshops and field trips on weekday evenings from 6-9 p.m.

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  Danehy Park Improvements Plan Completion Celebration

  Join us on Wednesday, July 15 from 5-7 p.m. at Danehy Park (Sherman Street entrance) as we celebrate the completion of the City's Danehy Park Improvement Plan.