News

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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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  City of Cambridge Adds FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party to Close Out Cambridge United Series

  In addition to hosting a World Cup quarterfinal watch party at Lechmere Square / Cambridge Crossing on July 9 at 4 p.m., the City will be partnering with the Office of Tourism and CambridgeSide to host a free watch party for the World Cup final around Lechmere Square at CambridgeSide on Sunday, July 19.

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  Man Charged for Role in July 4th Fatal Shooting in Cambridge

  CAMBRIDGE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Pauline Wells have announced that Rayquon Brown, 29 of Canton, has been arrested and charged with murder, carrying a firearm without a license, being an armed career criminal, and conspiring to commit murder. On July 4, 2026, at approximately 5:24 AM, the Cambridge Police Department received a call from pedestrians who, while out on a walk, found a man, later identified as Xavier Bautista, lying in a pool of blood in the area of Norfolk Street and Broadway Street.
  
  Rayquon Brown was arraigned today at Cambridge District Court and ordered held without bail. The next date in this case is Friday, July 17, 2026.
  
  Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Cambridge Police Department at (617) 349-3300.
  
  Anonymous tips can be shared with the Cambridge Police Department through phone, text or e-mail. Instructions for doing so are available on the CPD website

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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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  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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  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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  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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  Roadway Paving Enhancements Beginning Week of July 20

  Beginning the week of July 20, weather permitting, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will be performing roadway milling (grinding) and paving operations to enhance the road conditions on several sections of street around the City.