Coyote Mating Season is Here: What You Should Know!
Coyotes are most active during mating season (December to February) and when juveniles disperse from their families (September to November). Learn more about what you should know to minimize risks and to deter coyotes.
Chapter 115 Veterans' Benefits
Veterans and dependents whose income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and whose assets do not exceed $8,400 if single or $16,600 if married, may be eligible for Chapter 115 benefits.
Reaching All Youth Committee
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.
By Transit
With six Red and Green Line MBTA stations, dozens of bus routes, the open-door shuttles, getting around Cambridge on public transit is always a great option. See below for transit routes and providers.
Alewife Commercial District Assessment Released
The 2025 Alewife Commercial District Assessment Report is now available. The purpose of the report is to highlight a commercial district in Cambridge and to identify key issues and opportunities in the area.
Pride Month Story Time (O'Connell)
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.
City of Cambridge Announces Implementation of Training for Police Body-Worn Camera Program; Cameras Expect to Be Deployed in Early April
The phased rollout of the Cambridge Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Program will serve as a critical step in strengthening transparency, accountability, and trust between officers and the community.
This important initiative is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to public safety and comes after extensive planning, policy development utilizing national models, and best practices in training. The department has worked over the past two years to develop a program that meets the highest standards of accountability while protecting civil liberties.
Explore Open Budget Datasets
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.
Cambridge Plain Language Guide
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.