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Avoid contact with the Alewife Brook in Cambridge due to potential harmful bacteria and other pollutants. Warning in effect until 5 a.m., January 28, 2023. People and pets should avoid contact with the Alewife Brook and parts of the Mystic River from January 26-28 due to the release of stormwater mixed with sewage into the brook.

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes about being yourself! No registration is required. Please call (617) 349-4019 for details.

RAY brings together teen serving agencies in Cambridge - including schools, City departments and community partners - to share information, coordinate efforts, and collaborate on initiatives in order to best serve the young people of Cambridge.

Curious how your tax dollars are being spent? Our open budget datasets provide a transparent and detailed view into the city’s financial planning and spending–nearly a billion dollars for the 2025 financial year.

This guide outlines how to use plain language when you create print and digital content. When we use plain language principles to create and format our content, we make our information easier to understand.

As part of our Black History Month celebration, the Peace Commission invites you to Step Into the World of Gospel Music through a special concert featuring the Millennium Gospel Choir, presented in partnership with the Cambridge Public Library. Gospel music is a foundational part of Black American history and culture. Emerging from the lived experiences of Black communities, gospel has long been a source of expression, resilience, storytelling, and collective joy. It has shaped American music far beyond church walls, influencing soul, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and the popular music we know today. This concert is offered as a cultural and historical experience, highlighting gospel's role in the Black freedom struggle, community building, and artistic innovation. Through powerful vocals and rich musical traditions, the performance invites reflection on how music has carried hope, resistance, and connection across generations. Whether you are familiar with gospel or experiencing it for the first time, all are welcome to join us in honoring this enduring art form and its place in Black history.

Ready to Level Up Your Business? Join Our 4-Week Workshop! Whether you're just starting out or already running a business, this workshop is for you! Over four weeks, we'll give you the practical skills to make your business run even better. We'll focus on what you need to learn to succeed. This isn't just theory – it's the stuff you need to know to build a strong business. Think of this as your essential business toolkit. If you're new to the business world, we'll give you the confidence and know-how to get started and grow. Workshop 1: Foundation and Idea Validation - Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Key Principles of Entrepreneurship: Discussing business ownership, risk, and mindset Developing and Validating Your Idea: Identifying problems, solutions, and testing the market Understanding the Fundamentals of Customer Service: Core concepts for enhancing customer experiences Introductory Ideas in Marketing and E-commerce: Brief overview of digital presence and sales channels. Please register here. If you have any questions or issues with registration, contact Tyrone Fells at 617-349-7223 or tfells@cambridgema.gov.

The Cambridge Planning Board reviews plans and proposals under the Special Permit provisions of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, proposes or reviews zoning amendments, makes recommendations to the City Council about proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance, and engages in general planning efforts to improve the physical environment of the City.

The City of Cambridge is excited to announce the 24th annual Dance Party, a vibrant 90s-themed event that brings together residents and visitors for an unforgettable night of throwback fun, music and dancing.

Improve park accessibility and hygiene with a durable, eco-friendly, public restroom. Previously PB funded Portland Loos are being designed for Flagg Street, and Cambridge Common. This PB proposal would fund an additional location.