News

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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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  Chill Out at a Cool Spot This Summer

  Cool Spots are public spaces where community members are encouraged to gather, connect, and cool off. In the first round of implementation completed in June 2025, four pilot locations for Cool Spots have been launched across the City.

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  Cambridge Heat Safety - Places to Cool Off; Resources Available to Help

  The City of Cambridge wants to make sure everyone—residents, families, pet owners, and businesses—stays safe, cool, and prepared during extreme heat. Here is a guide to locate places to cool off this heat wave and summer!

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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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  Cambridge Teens: Check Out Teen Night Live this Summer!

  Cambridge teens ages 14–19 can participate in exciting skill-based workshops and field trips on weekday evenings from 6-9 p.m. at Cambridge Youth Centers.

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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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  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.

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  New Affordable Rental Housing Opportunity

  52 New Street, a new, affordable, rental apartment building, will begin accepting applications for a resident lottery on July 1

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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. Residents and visitors should expect parking changes and continued sign and pavement work.