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The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for residents with low incomes or those who lost income during the pandemic. As of May 12, 2021, eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount of $50 off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider.

Advocacy organizations and funders supporting the arts in Cambridge.

This month, City Manager Louis A. DePasquale and his staff provided a high-level overview of the City's COVID-19 response. While the presentation is not a comprehensive list of the extensive efforts undertaken to support our community over the past year, it provides significant insights into the work that City staff have been engaged in to meet community needs and keep core City services functioning.

The City of Cambridge’s Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Initiative and the Transition House will be hosting their annual Domestic Violence Vigil on Tuesday, October 20 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month and honor those lost to domestic violence in Massachusetts over the past year. The vigil will be held on the front steps of Cambridge City Hall.

The Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) promotes public safety by educating and informing the public to prevent further victimization. SORB registers and classifies convicted sex offenders according to their risk of re-offense and the degree of danger they pose. If a sex offender resides, works, or attends school in Massachusetts they must register. Public release information about a sex offender is dependent on their classification level.

Xochitl Gonzalez, Navigating Solo, Film in Translation, and More!

Family STEAM Night, Beading Workshop, Dance in the Park, and More!

Join Dr. Maisha Grant, author of Detoured: From Cancer to Chaos to Cure, for an intimate and inspiring conversation about navigating cancer beyond the diagnosis. Through her story of faith, resilience, and recovery, Dr. Grant will explore the emotional, social, spiritual, and physical challenges of cancer while creating space for participants to share their own stories and coping strategies. Dr. Maisha Laini Grant is a Harvard-educated scholar, author, educational leader, and cancer survivor whose work centers on leadership, resilience, equity, and the power of story. Her memoir, Detoured: From Cancer to Chaos to Cure, chronicles her journey through cancer, chaos, faith, and healing, and offers hope to others navigating unexpected detours in life.

16-28 Porter Street is a 12,920 square foot vacant lot located in the Wellington-Harrington neighborhood, a location surrounded by many amenities such as Twin city Plaza, Gold Star Mothers Park, and the Lechmere MBTA station. It was acquired by the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) in April 2026 with financial support from the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust (CAHT). The site is expected to be developed under the provisions of the Affordable Housing Overlay.

Learn about Early Voting in Cambridge, including voting in person and voting by mail. Also, review our Voter Guide, which is available in eight different languages.