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Good teachers can transform the lives of their students. A former student at the Community Learning Center (CLC) reflects on how her teachers inspired her to become a teacher too.

The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA), with financial support from the City of Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust (AHT), has successfully purchased 31-37 Mellen Street from Lesley University. The site will be developed into affordable housing designed for families.

Winter storms and extreme temperatures pose a severe risk to the safety and health of people remaining outdoors. If you see someone on the street and are concerned about them, please contact the FirstStep Street Outreach team at 617-592-6895 or Cambridge Police at 617-349-3300. Please call 911 if there’s a medical emergency.

Cambridge Works serves Cambridge residents between the ages of 18-35 who have difficulty finding full-time jobs due to limited work experience, a gap in their work history, legal challenges, or personal issues.

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on January 15, 2026

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on January 14, 2026

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on January 13, 2026

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on January 12, 2026

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