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This year, National Public Health Week is April 3-9. The observance serves to promote awareness and celebrate the work of public health. But what exactly is public health work? You may be aware of public health’s role with COVID-19, but did you know that the work is much more extensive? Public health is about protecting the health of an entire population. For the Cambridge Public Health Department, that means all people who live, learn, work, play, or spend time in Cambridge. Read more about the variety of work we do to support the health and well-being of the Cambridge community.

In honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating Black films. Cambridge residents age 60 and older are invited to watch and discuss "Fatherhood."

The exhibition “Spirits of Inspiration”—on view at Cambridge Arts’ Gallery 344, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, from April 14 to July 18, 2025—offers a look at the full range of Lisle’s art, including paintings, masks, posters, a book, and documentation of murals.

Need help with your legal name change process? Don ’t know where to start? Check out these resources from the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC).

The mission of Safety Net is to foster positive youth development, promote mental health, support safe school and community environments, and limit youth involvement in the juvenile justice system through coordinated prevention, intervention, and diversion services for Cambridge youth and families.

Expect traffic impacts in Cambridge on Thursday, June 6, due to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School graduation ceremony and community events in Harvard Square.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) will deliver standard trash carts to all buildings where the City collects trash between June 6-24.

Nearly 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in landfills each year. Methane from pumpkins in the trash is spooky and contributes to climate change!

Expect traffic impacts and road closures in Harvard Square and along Massachusetts Avenue on Sunday, October 8 due to the Harvard Square Oktoberfest and HONK! Parade.

Pet waste has bacteria that is harmful to our water and makes our ponds and rivers unsafe for swimming and other recreational activities.