News Stories

The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) has reduced the Cambridge and Northeast region drought level status from a Level 3 - Critical Drought to a Level 2 - Significant Drought. Cambridge has been in a Critical Drought since late May 2026.

The Cambridge STEAM Initiative, in partnership with the CPS Math Department, invites funding proposals from nonprofit organizations that provide high-quality math enrichment programs for children and youth from early childhood through Grade 12. Proposals are due on Friday, September 4 by 5 p.m.

Cambridge’s Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) is organizing a Free Store Saturday, August 22 at Reservoir Church, 170 Rindge Ave, to help reduce move-out waste. 

Yoga, Tiny Gardens Everywhere, Summer Reading Prizes, and More!

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on July 20, 2026

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on July 19, 2026

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on July 18, 2026

Installation on the Broadway Safety Improvement Project is continuing into its final major phase for 2026. Over the coming weeks, you’ll start to see more visible changes on the street in the section between Lee St and Quincy St.

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on July 17, 2026

More than 400 young athletes participated in Recreation Summer Basketball Leagues. Attend championship games this week to cheer them on. Free dinner meals will also be served at the games as part of the Cambridge Summer Food Program.