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Pulitzer Prize Winner Yiyun Li, Blood Drive, Boston Festival Orchestra, and More!

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on May 5, 2026

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on May 4, 2026

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on May 3, 2026

Roadway Preservation Work in Cambridge Starting Week of May 18, 2026

This meeting seeks to provide an important opportunity for residents impacted by the May 11th Memorial Drive shooting to connect, process, voice thoughts and concerns, and begin to heal. Members of the Cambridge Police Department will be on hand to provide an overview of the event, explain the emergency response, and outline what to expect from the investigation and court process. Representatives from the Office of the Mayor, Cambridge Public Health and the Riverside Trauma Center will also be available to share information on how community members can seek any support services.

The City of Cambridge Housing Department and Affordable Housing Trust (CAHT) are hosting a virtual community meeting to provide updates about process to redevelop Vail Court, 139 Bishop Allen Drive as affordable housing on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Cambridge Police have charged Kyle Evans, 39, of Somerville with charges related to the unlawful possession of a firearm, illegal narcotics, and the physical assault of a police officer.

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on May 2, 2026

The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures throughout the weekend due to the Bionic 5K, Inman Square Eats and Crafts, Teen Takeover Block Party, and the Annual BBN Circus.