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In February, join us for one of two City Budget Walk Throughs, where City leaders and staff will break down how the budget is developed, how funding decisions are made, and how residents can meaningfully participate in future budget-shaping opportunities.

Friday morning adventures for young children and their grown-ups start on April 4th!

This page describes information about the Cambridge, Boston, Somerville, and Quincy life sciences corridor

Join Earthwise Aware for a thought-provoking workshop examining how land use and climate change influence the design, function, and future of urban green spaces. Starting at the library’s front lawn, we will explore how conventional designs can undermine biodiversity and tree health. What makes a space truly nature-friendly? Can a lawn, sidewalk, or plaza be transformed into habitat? We will compare low-functioning green spaces with examples of micro-forests, native plantings, and meadows. Along the way, we will observe seasonal changes in plants and wildlife through the lens of phenology, the study of nature’s calendar. We will also introduce simple participatory science tools that help monitor habitat quality, foster community engagement, and inform better decisions. Even a modest native plant patch can be a pocket of resilience. Come learn how to spot, support, and reimagine urban nature that works with the ecosystem, not just mimics it. The program will start with a workshop in the Rossi Room, then move outside to Joan Lorentz Park. Registration required.

Join us for Brazilian-inspired music and dance! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required. Funding for Vacation Week Programming: Live at the Library has been generously provided by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation.

Commissioner Christine Elow and the Cambridge Police Department want to invite the community to two events scheduled next week: Coffee with a Cop Day on October 5 and Creating Connections, a community fair with Cambridge’s faith-based organizations on October 8.

Fire in this Densely Built Area was quickly Contained and Extinguished by Fire Companies

The CNA Training Program for English Language Learners includes classes at the CLC to prepare for a career in healthcare and strengthen English and math skills. Students also take a hands-on clinical class. Learn about a recent graduate's experience!

Learn about ranked choice voting (RCV), and practice filling out an interactive RCV ballot!

The Annual Report presents highlights of CPHD’s work across our many divisions and units.