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Cambridge City leaders and staff join together to celebrate being named a What Works Cities Platinum Certified City.
Cambridge Goes Platinum: How Data Is Powering Better Governance
Discover why Cambridge’s achievement of earning the What Works Cities Platinum Certification for the first time is a defining accomplishment and how this milestone shapes a stronger, data-driven future.
Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang speaking at a podium during an outdoor event.
Message from the City Manager
Hear from City Manager Yi-An Huang on his thoughts on the latest infrastructure projects in Cambridge and how we are creating a stronger foundation for our shared future.
Council on Aging Staff stand in front of the Cambridge Senior Center
Cambridge Senior Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary
In honor of the Cambridge Senior Center’s 30th anniversary, Susan Pacheco, Executive Director of the Council on Aging, and Alicia Johnson, Director of the Cambridge Senior Center, reflect on the past three decades.
Recreation Staff that support Danehy Park
“The Muscle Behind the Hustle”: Meet the Crew that Maintains Danehy Park
This past September marked the 35th anniversary of Danehy Park. Since the expansive recreational space opened in 1990, it has become a favorite destination for Cambridge residents and visitors. Meet the team that keeps Danehy Park thriving.
116 Norfolk Street - Completed Exterior
Cambridge’s Commitment to Affordable Housing Resulting in Momentum and Milestones
Affordable housing has been a longstanding priority of the City Council and City Manager, reflected in the City’s significant investments and ongoing strategies to preserve and create affordable housing.
Susanne Rasmussen Speaks at Podium in City Hall
Get to Know Susanne Rasmussen
Susanne Rasmussen, Deputy Climate Chief at the Office of Sustainability, sees public service as work to improve the lives of everyone in the community. For her, this especially means engaging with those who are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
Shamsher Bam Speaks at Podium in City Hall
Get to Know Shamsher Bam
Get to Know Shamsher Bam, a public health nurse with the Cambridge Public Health Department, who sees building trust as central to his work. For him, that means meeting residents where they are, sharing information, and strengthening connections that keep the community healthy.
Liz Mengers Speaks at Podium in City Hall
Get to Know Liz Mengers
Get to Know Liz Mengers, Planning and Development Manager at the Department of Human Service Programs, who works behind the scenes to expand resources for Cambridge's unhoused residents. She leads grant support, coordination, and collaboration with community partners to improve outcomes for those experiencing homelessness.
Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is smiling while speaking at a podium in the Sullivan Chamber at Cambridge City Hall.
Budget Q&A with City Manager Yi-An Huang
City Manager Yi-An Huang reflects on the FY26 budget process, emphasizing transparency, fiscal moderation, and continued investment in key priorities amid growing economic uncertainty.
City Manager Yi-An Huang speaks at the opening of the new Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper Schools Complex.
Past Five Years Marks Significant Accomplishments for Affordable Housing Trust
Cambridge is transforming its housing opportunities and fostering a more inclusive, affordable market for all residents to call home.
Cambridge Police Officers celebrate Halloween with a young resident.
Cambridge Police Earns “Gold Standard” in Law Enforcement Excellence
Explore how the Cambridge Police Department’s commitment to law enforcement excellence shapes the future of public safety and what these achievements mean for the program’s future.
Members of the CARE Team support a community event.
A Year of CARE - How Cambridge’s Community Safety Department Is Redefining Crisis Response
Navigating difficult times can be scary, but you don’t have to do it alone. Meet another key community safety resource: the CARE team. Learn how they provide you with support and guidance when you need it most.
Cambridge Firefighters respond to a call in the City.
Cambridge Fire Department - A Year of Service, Strength, and Safety
From everyday heroics to extraordinary moments of bravery, the Cambridge Fire Department kept our city safe throughout 2025. Take a look back at some of their most impressive and courageous acts of service from the past year.
Cambridge Main Public Library at night.
AI and Us - Cambridge Town Hall Sparks a Community Conversation About the Future
Technology continues to evolve faster each day, but how much do we really understand its impact? The Cambridge Public Library recently hosted a Town Hall for community members to discuss the role of AI in everyday life, exploring its exciting potential and its unknown challenges.
Aerial shot of the Main Cambridge Public Library in the daytime.
Top Ten Checked Out Cambridge Public Library Books in 2025
Need a book recommendation? Take a look at four categories of the Top 10 Most Checked Out Books from the Cambridge Public Library in 2025!
Cambridge Climate Strategy and Implementation Manager Meghan Shaw visits and learns more about the Prairie Solar site.
Bringing CarbonFree Energy to Life - Cambridge’s Vision Becomes Power
Want to know how Cambridge is driving clean energy forwards? Learn about the City’s new renewable energy initiative, how it works, and its benefits as Cambridge works to reduce emissions while promoting a more sustainable future.
Bay Cove Human Services and Cambridge Health Alliance outside the Medical Street Outreach project’s mobile van.
Turning Settlement Dollars into Life-Saving Action - How Cambridge Is Fighting the Opioid Crisis
From settlement funds to impactful solutions: Learn how Cambridge is transforming community health by converting settlement dollars into life-saving initiatives to prevent drug abuse and overdoses.
Frontal shot of City Hall with a clear blue sky behind it.
Cambridge Expands Legal Protections - Recognizing Every Family, Every Relationship
Two new classes have been added to the Cambridge Municipal Code! Learn how using new language is powering forward a more inclusive, equitable City.
Landscape photo of Inman Square dining establishments, a resident riding alongside the road on a bike with a glowing sunset in the background.
Support for Small Business Programs Helps Ensure Economic Opportunities
Cambridge’s small business programs are helping local shops thrive while transforming neighborhoods into vibrant spots to connect with others and celebrate community.
Get to Know Phoebe West
Get to Know Phoebe West
At the Housing Liaison Office, West’s work centers around projects, programs, and policy relating to housing and homelessness in Cambridge. She also provides behind-the-scenes support for the Office’s direct service work and helps run the Housed in Cambridge program and organize special interest groups.
Get to Know Serena Franks
Get to Know Serena Franks
Serena Franks, Assistant Director of Operations at the Emergency Communications Department, knows that no one dials 911 on their best day. But despite the intensity, the opportunity to serve members of the community in need is why she loves her job.
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