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Food Truck Vending in Cambridge
Food trucks are an important and growing part of the Cambridge food businesses economy. Like farmers markets and open air festivals, food trucks offer new food businesses a relatively low-cost opportunity for testing menu items, building brand awareness, and growing a loyal customer base. Additionally, their “pop-up” style of operation introduces a playful element to public spaces that residents, workers, and visitors enjoy and appreciate as part of a high quality of life in Cambridge.
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Cambridge Celebrates National Community Development Week April 10-14, 2023
During this week, communities across the nation highlight the impact of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
/CDD/News/2023/4/Community-Development-Week
Council on Aging Celebrates National Senior Center Month
Happy National Senior Center Month! This September, the Cambridge Council on Aging joins the National Council on Aging and hundreds of Senior Centers across the country in celebrating how Senior Centers support and empower older adults. This year’s theme is “Powering Possibilities: Flip the Script,” inviting us to challenge outdated perceptions of aging and acknowledge the dynamic role that Senior Centers play in fostering creativity, connection, purpose, and resilience in later life.
/Departments/humanserviceprograms/News/2025/09/coaseniorcentermonth
Cambridge Launches Separated Bike Lane Project on Main Street
The City of Cambridge plans to install quick-build separated bike lanes on Main Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Portland Street in 2023 and will launch the project with a virtual community meeting and in-person open house in March.
/Departments/transportation/News/2023/02/mainstreetsafetyimprovementproject
Federal Health Agencies Recommend Pause in Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
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.
/covid19/News/2021/04/jjpause
Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund Update
On March 19, Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and City Manager Louis A. DePasquale activated the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund for Covid-19 to raise money for individuals and families impacted by the virus outbreak. Tomorrow, April 8, the City will be releasing the eligibility and distribution guidelines and application process for Cambridge residents to apply for funds donated to the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund. The City of Cambridge seeks to assist as many people as possible through these funds.
/covid19/News/2020/04/mayorsfundupdate
City of Cambridge Appoints Construction Advisory Group to Plan Safe Reopening Strategy
The City of Cambridge announced today the appointment of 23 members to a new City Manager’s Construction Advisory Group. Representing public health, building trade unions, inspectional and public works officials, contractors, development project managers, and universities, the Advisory Group will provide advice on drafting best practices that the City can incorporate into a safe construction reopening plan.
/covid19/News/2020/05/constructionadvisorygroup
Creating a Healthier and Stronger Community through the Cambridge Community Corps
In July, the City Manager’s Office in collaboration with the Cambridge Public Health Department launched the Cambridge Community Corps program, which was developed to help encourage Cambridge residents to adopt and keep practicing safe habits, such as wearing a mask and maintaining good hand hygiene, which will help slow the spread of COVID-19. The Corps Members will be giving positive reinforcement on healthy behaviors and having friendly and helpful interactions with their neighbors.
/covid19/News/2020/08/creatingahealthierandstrongercommunitythroughthecambridgecommunityco...
North Cambridge Senior Center Returns to Full Operation
The North Cambridge Senior Center, located at 2050 Massachusetts Ave., is now open 5 days a week.
/Departments/humanserviceprograms/News/2023/10/ncscreopening