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While Fresh Pond holds roughly 1.5 billion gallons of water, it is part of a carefully managed system.

Officers are currently on scene investigating. The preliminary indications are that the body appears to have been in the water for an extended period of time.

Join us for the sixth of ten neighborhood Pop-Up Recycling Events in 2026. By making collection easier and more accessible, DPW hopes to safely manage items prohibited in the trash.

The City of Cambridge will conduct overnight paving in Central Square beginning Sunday, August 23 at 8 p.m. Work is expected to continue until approximately 4 a.m. on Monday, August 24

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.