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

The City of Cambridge installed a new series of Cool Spots across Porter Square – welcoming outdoor seating areas designed to bring shade, comfort, and opportunities for social connection to some of the neighborhood’s hottest and most heavily traveled plazas and sidewalks.

Cambridge Police charged Robert Sullivan, 42, unhoused with a last known address in Boston, following an arrest in Porter Square on Thursday for multiple offenses related to the unlawful possession of a firearm, trafficking of illegal narcotics, and stolen property.

Heating season changed for 2026

With temperatures expected to rise into the 90s this week, the City of Cambridge is excited to welcome the return of waterplay season! Waterplay features at many neighborhood parks and playgrounds are now open for the summer and offer a fun, free way for kids to cool off and stay active. Children of all ages can splash, spray, and play in a variety of water features—like splash pads, sprinklers, and spouts—available seven days a week at select locations.  Note: Waterplay features at school playgrounds will be turned on after the school year ends, beginning June 26.

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