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Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome Gabrielle Hamilton—chef and owner of Prune restaurant in New York City’s East Village, and award-winning author of Blood, Bones & Butter—for a discussion of her memoir Next of Kin. Registration is required.

The Department of Human Service Programs offers afterschool programs for Cambridge children in Kindergarten through 8th grade, designed to develop social and emotional growth. Young people enjoy a range of activities, explore interests, and build friendships. Afterschool programs run during the school year, from September - June.

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble and Acting Police Commissioner Pauline Wells have confirmed the ongoing investigation into a shooting that occurred this afternoon on Memorial Drive in Cambridge between River Street and Pleasant Street Extension.

Expect weekend road closures and traffic impacts due to special events in the Port, East Cambridge, and Inman Square on Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will reconstruct sidewalks and begin resurfacing Route 28 in Cambridge (McGrath Highway and Monsignor O’Brien Highway). Work will include late-night/early morning detours for traffic heading north between Third Street and Broadway.

The Task Force will consider opportunities for new or revised practices and procedures to improve LGBTQ+ persons’ access to, and inclusion in, existing housing. The Task Force will also evaluate possibilities for new housing to be more LGBTQ+-friendly. The Task Force will issue a final report with concrete recommendations and action plans for ensuring LGBTQ+ housing access, safety, and inclusivity in Cambridge.

Emergency Communications initially received reports of gun shots in the area of Central Square around 1:31 a.m. Three shell casings were located by the Cambridge Police near 731 Massachusetts Avenue following a preliminary investigation. There is one known victim at this time.

Need help applying for Tech for All? The Cambridge Public Library can help you complete your application for a free laptop and/or mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. Application help appointments are available by appointment and drop-in. We can help you understand the application, answer questions, and submit your application. If you have any questions, please contact CPLDigitalEquity@Cambridgema.gov

On Tuesday, April 13, federal health agencies recommended an immediate pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine following reports of six people who developed a rare and severe type of blood clot within two weeks of receiving the vaccine.

Since Friday, October 2, seven residents of a Cambridge skilled nursing facility have tested positive for COVID-19. Five of the seven individuals are current residents of the facility; the other two individuals were discharged from the facility prior to testing positive and no longer reside in Cambridge. In addition, one facility employee who does not reside in Cambridge has tested positive for COVID-19.