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Do you have memories of growing up in Cambridge? Have you seen the city change over the years? Join History Cambridge for a 3-part series exploring personal and community history.

Cambridge is known for its pioneering work to promote and encourage sustainable transportation, and we hope this magazine informs you about current transportation initiatives and inspires you to explore the city.

The Cambridge Community Safety Department (CSD) has announced that four local organizations have been awarded grant funding from the City of Cambridge in support of violence prevention programs and/or services.

The City of Cambridge designs a number of Street, Sidewalk and Path Improvement Projects. The projects are a collaboration of the Community Development, Public Works and Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department.

The City of Cambridge completed a comprehensive planning study to develop a vision for Central Square, Kendall Square, and the area along Main Street connecting the two squares including the Osborn Triangle.

The City has a number of initiatives to reduce Cambridge's contribution to atmospheric greenhouse gases through energy efficiency projects in buildings, renewable energy (e.g., solar), reduced reliance on automobiles, and other measures.

Attend an online information session to learn about Cambridge Community Electricity, a City program that provides residents and businesses with more renewable energy and stable, long-term prices for electricity.

The Cambridge Police Department would like to alert the community of a scam, known as the Tech-Support Scam, that has been targeting residents in our city and neighboring communities.

The City offers free weekly collection of yard waste, April 1-December 31 for residents with recycling collection from the City. Yard waste is banned from landfills and incinerators in Massachusetts. Leaves and other yard waste that fall on your property should be gathered as needed. Leaves and twigs on sidewalks and curbs adjacent to your property are the responsibility of the property owner to collect and set out as yard waste.

The city does evaluations of major projects upon completion to see how the end result meets the goals set for the project and whether there are any lessons for future projects.