News Stories

Apply for One of the New Affordable Housing Units at 4 Mellen Street; Applications Avaliable Until July 31

Spend time outside this summer with free, fun activities for all with Cambridge Plays!

The City of Cambridge installed a new series of Cool Spots across Porter Square – welcoming outdoor seating areas designed to bring shade, comfort, and opportunities for social connection to some of the neighborhood’s hottest and most heavily traveled plazas and sidewalks.

The City of Cambridge Housing Department and Affordable Housing Trust (CAHT) are hosting a virtual community meeting to provide updates about process to redevelop Vail Court, 139 Bishop Allen Drive as affordable housing on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

The City of Cambridge Community Development Department has awarded nearly $30,000 in funding to seven organizations through the Cambridge Nightlife Industry and Thriving Entertainment Spaces (NITES) grant.

Cambridge celebrates long-standing local businesses in May for National Small Business Month

JAS is holding a second lottery for up to 20 of its one- and two-bedroom affordable housing rental units at 52 New Street in Cambridge and to fill the waiting list for units as they become available. Click here for more information.

Succession Stories panel for local business owners considering ownership transition will take place on May 1, 2026 at City Hall.

The Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust provided funding to CHA for the acquisition of 16-18 Porter Street for affordable housing development

Review the latest version of the Cambridge Development Log