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Experience the vibrant rhythms of Haitian Folklore in a class led by JAE company dancer Velouse Joseph. Class is accessible to all levels and welcomes kids of all ages and their caregivers. Class includes a guided warm-up followed by traditional Haitian dances. You'll move to the sounds of prerecorded Haitian rhythms as you connect to culture, community, and the joy of movement. No registration required. Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Cambridge Public Library.

PanNeubean Steel is a dynamic steelpan guided ensemble delivering vibrant Caribbean rhythms with modern flair. Rooted in tradition and driven by innovation, the band brings energy, precision, and crowd-moving performances to every stage—celebrating culture, community, and the unmistakable sound of steel. PARK SOUNDS 2026 brings free outdoor musical performances featuring local artists to the front lawn of the Cambridge Public Library Main Branch. These events are all-ages. Bring a chair, food, and loved ones to celebrate the summer! Funding is provided by the CPL Foundation in memory of Janet Axelrod.

To aid in the preservation and rehabilitation of these older buildings, the Cambridge Historical Commission administers various federal, state, and local programs.

The YMCA sold the Central House, a 128-unit SRO facility for men, to Caritas Communities. The property was rehabbed and improved.

The City of Cambridge requires all vending trucks, canteens or food service vehicles which utilize fuel for cooking to be permitted.

The 10-week instructional league is open to Cambridge youth in grades 3-6 and focuses on skills, team play, and sportsmanship.

Join us to watch The Wizard of Oz on Central Square Library’s big screen and eat free popcorn! No registration required.

Cascap, Inc. converted of the former Harvard Manor nursing home to 21 units of assisted living for low-income seniors in 1999

The next intensive construction phase for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) upcoming Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Replacement Project is scheduled to take place between July 26-August 11, 2018. As a result, Cambridge residents will also potentially be affected – to varying degrees -- by these service impacts. Pedestrians and bicyclists will have bridge access throughout construction, with some detours.

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Pauline Wells have confirmed that on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, shortly after 12:00 p.m., Cambridge Police and Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office responded to Fresh Pond in Cambridge for a report of the body of a male individual along the shoreline.