Fatal Bike Crash Under Investigation in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow have confirmed an ongoing investigation into a fatal crash involving a box truck and cyclist that occurred at about 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of DeWolfe and Mt. Auburn streets.
Celebrate New Stories On Foundry Jukebox: Release Party April 12
Elisa Hamilton's Jukebox restored a vintage jukebox and filled it with recordings of Cambridge people's stories. Join us to celebrate the release of 25 new Jukebox stories at Cambridge's Foundry, 101 Rogers St., on Wednesday, April 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
July 2025 Red Line Closure
Shuttle buses will replace Red Line trains between Kendall/MIT (Cambridge) and JFK/UMass (Boston) starting at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, through the end of service on Sunday, July 13. This Red Line closure will happen again from July 17–20.
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Cambridge
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Pauline Wells have confirmed the ongoing investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred this morning, Saturday, July 4th, in Cambridge.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the victim, identified as Xavier Bautista, 32 from Cambridge , was shot shortly before 4:30 a.m. his body was located by a pedestrian at around 5:30 a.m. who called 911.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Cambridge Police Department at (617) 349-3300.
Anonymous tips can be shared with the Cambridge Police Department through phone, text or e-mail. Instructions for doing so are available on the CPD website. www.cambridgepolice.org
Cambridge to Temporarily Switch to MWRA Water
The City of Cambridge will temporarily begin sourcing its water from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) starting Tuesday, August 30, 2022. The Cambridge Water Department anticipates that the MWRA will exclusively supply all of Cambridge’s public water through the end of the year.
Apply for Heating Help
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), formerly called the Fuel Assistance Program, helps income-eligible residents who live in Cambridge or Somerville pay winter heating bills between November 1 and April 30. Renters and homeowners are eligible to apply if they meet federal income guidelines.
STEAM It Up! Event
Are you curious about the brain? Have you ever wanted to explore ways to protect the environment? Maybe you'd like to design a robot that creates colorful artwork? Come join more than 30 local STEAM providers for a fun-filled evening with exciting STEAM activities (and free pizza)!