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Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang speaking at a podium during an outdoor event.

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.

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.

Aerial view of the new Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper Schools with extensive solar panels.

A New Era for Cambridge Education: The Opening of the Tobin Montessori Darby Vassall Upper Schools and Community Complex

Learn more about the opening of the Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper Schools and Community Complex, its many benefits, and how it will serve as an investment in the future.

A large mosaic mural depicting two humpback whales, adorned with intricate patterns, displayed on a wall.

Community Profile: Andromeda Lisle

Read a Q&A with a Cambridge-born artist, who was responsible for the new mural of a humpback whale and its calf in the Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper Schools and Community Complex.

Several cyclists riding in a designated bike lane along Massachusetts Avenue with traffic and pedestrians nearby.

Cycling Safety in Cambridge: Progress, Projects, and the Path Forward

Cambridge has been working toward the Cycling Safety Ordinance’s ambitious goal of installing 25 miles of separated bike lanes by 2026. Review the latest progress.

Artist's rendering of Carl Barron Plaza featuring a distinctive blue and white ribbon structure with seating and greenery, located in Cambridge. People are casually walking and sitting, enjoying the outdoor setting.

Reimagining Carl Barron Plaza: An Investment Into Central Square's Future

A cornerstone of the community is being transformed into a safer, more vibrant, and more welcoming destination.

A sunny view of Fairmont Avenue in Cambridge with traditional houses on both sides and a distinctive light beige pavement in the center, featuring pedestrian lines and a bicycle lane symbol.

Rebuilding River Street: A Community-Centered Transformation

A complete reconstruction of River Street and its connecting public spaces is one of Cambridge’s most ambitious infrastructure projects to date.

Executives from the City of Cambridge, Eversource, and elected officials at a groundbreaking ceremony holding shovels with a construction site in the background.

Digging Deep for a Cleaner Energy Future

Learn more about the Greater Cambridge Energy Program, which is powering the future of Cambridge in a way that makes space for people, for science, and for community.

Artist's rendering of the transformed Volpe site surrounded by modern buildings, with people walking and relaxing on the grass, and cars on nearby streets.

Volpe Site Transforming Into Mixed-Use Project

Curious about the future of the Volpe site in Kendall Square? Learn the latest.

Rendering of Clement G. Morgan Park and the Anthony Paolillo Tot Lot redesign, with people relaxing and socializing in an outdoor urban park with benches and landscaped areas.

Building Resilience Below the Surface: The Port Project Takes Shape

The Port Infrastructure Project is a multi-year initiative has and will protect homes, streets, and public spaces from the growing threat of flooding, while creating a greener, more connected, and more accessible neighborhood above ground.

Exterior view of the historic Harvard Square KiOSK.

The Rebirth of the Harvard Square KiOSK

The new Harvard Square KiOSK isn’t just about looking back. It’s about creating a flexible, ever-evolving space for art, performance, and community connection.

Aerial view of Alewife in Cambridge, MA with residential and commercial buildings, intersected by a highway.

Bridging Communities: The Fitchburg Crossing Project

The Fitchburg Crossing Project will create a dedicated crossing over the MBTA Fitchburg Commuter Rail Line, linking neighborhoods divided by the tracks and opening new pathways to Danehy Park, Fresh Pond Mall and beyond.

Aerial view of the Charles River and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, featuring modern buildings and a bridge connecting over the river.

A Deeper Look at Key City Initiatives for FY26

Cambridge’s FY26 budget outlines sustained investments in affordable housing, equity, sustainability, and safe streets while prioritizing financial flexibility amid growing economic uncertainty and the wind-down of federal pandemic aid.

Signs for the Cambridge Housing Authority and Cambridge Multi-Service Center hang on a city building, with a person walking on the sidewalk beside parked cars.

Stability and Shelter Get Financial Backing

Facing federal funding uncertainty, Cambridge adds millions to stabilize key services and launch new housing vouchers for unhoused residents.

Two children smiling and fist-bumping at a restaurant table. There are art supplies, a menu, and glasses of water on the table.

Budget

The Most Significant Budget Modifications

Cambridge’s FY26 budget reflects moderate growth, with key increases supporting schools, salaries, preschool expansion, and public safety initiatives like body cameras.

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