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  First Half 2025 City Manager Update

  City Manager Huang has provided a detailed first half 2025 overview, including background on federal challenges facing the City, Cambridge's transparent and accountable local democracy, affordable housing policy changes and investments, and Fiscal Year 2026 budget highlights. We encourage community members to learn more about the amazing work happening across the City and how we are managing many complex and difficult challenges as a community.

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  Join us for Cambridge Porchfest July 19-20

  PorchFest is a free, walkable, musical, community event where Cambridge residents host talented local performers on their porches (or patios, or backyards, or whatever), and attendees enjoy the music and the neighborhood.

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  Red Line Shuttles Replace Service Between Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass July 10–13, 17–20 for Maintenance Work

  Shuttle buses will replace Red Line trains between Kendall/MIT (Cambridge) and JFK/UMass (Boston) starting at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, through the end of service on Sunday, July 13. This Red Line closure will happen again from July 17–20.

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  Traffic Impacts and Closures in The Port for Community Event – Saturday, July 19

  The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of street closures and traffic impacts July 19 due to The Port Community Pride event.

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  Broadway and Main Street Safety Improvement Projects: What to Expect in the Next Two Weeks

  The Department of Transportation is providing a two-week preview of upcoming work for the Broadway and Main Street Safety Improvement Projects.

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  Join Us In Celebrating Disability Pride Month this July!

  July is Disability Pride Month! This month also marks the 35th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn how the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) is honoring this month and milestone.

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  Join DHSP Community Schools for "Arts in the Park" Family-Friendly Activities and Performances!

  Join us weekdays at local parks for free, family-friendly activities this summer.

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  Cambridge Residents Age 60+: Attend the Cambridge Police Senior Academy!

  Join the Council on Aging and Cambridge Police to learn about policing practices and public safety initiatives.

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  Summer Sundays at the O'Neill Branch Library

  The O'Neill Branch will be open on Sundays from 1-5 p.m., July 6 through August 24.