News

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  City of Cambridge and Central Square BID Unveil Plans for the 2026 Cambridge Dance Party

  This year’s theme, “The World Dances Here,” honors the region’s role in hosting seven World Cup matches and invites everyone to join a global celebration of music, community, and culture.

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  Cambridge Seeking Community Members for New Commission Vacancies

  Vacancies are available for the American Freedmen Commission, Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, Cambridge Climate Committee, Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board, Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, LGBTQ+ Commission, Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, and the Public Planting Committee.

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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 Public Library Launches 2026 Summer Reading Bingo

  Plant a Seed, Read!

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  City of Cambridge Seeking Artists Interested in Creating Cool Spot Shade Structures

  Selected artists will receive up to $95,000 in support of approved projects. Cool Spots are temporary, site-responsive shade structures that provide heat relief, foster community gathering, and spark public imagination regarding climate resilience.

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  Gold Star Mothers Memorial Park Conceptual Design Open House Tuesday, June 9

  The City of Cambridge invites residents to attend a Gold Star Mothers Park Design Open House to review the proposed design concepts, ask questions, and share your feedback.

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  Cambridge City Manager Signs Executive Order and Joins City Council and Metro Mayors Coalition in Standing Together to Protect Residents and Stand Against Illegal ICE Actions

  City of Cambridge leadership and elected officials stood together with colleagues in the Metro Mayors Coalition today to affirm their values as a coalition of regional municipal leaders and protect the rights of their residents.

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  River Street Infrastructure and Streetscape Project Coffee Talk Sessions, Monday June 15

  Residents, business owners, employees, and community members are invited to stop by one of two informal Coffee Talk sessions to meet with City staff and project contractors to ask questions and learn more about the River Street Project.

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  Major Broadway Safety Project Work Begins This June

  Project implementation for the Broadway Safety Improvement Project is moving ahead, and major installation activities will begin soon.