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Palmer Steet

Palmer Street is getting a makeover! In an effort to transform this Harvard Square alley into a more active and welcoming public space, the City is introducing colorful tables and chairs, playful magnetic poetry boards, a public piano, plantings, and an artistic canopy.

Shortage of Children’s Fever and Pain Reducing Medications

With so many children sick with respiratory illnesses this winter, pharmacies are having trouble keeping up with demand for children's pain and fever-reducing medications. If you cannot find children’s fever and pain relievers in local stores, the Cambridge Public Health Department has some helpful tips.

Logistics Behind Major Renovations at Cambridge Fire Headquarters

During the Fire Headquarters renovation, expected to be completed in 2026, firefighters will move into Station 10, a temporary fire facility located at 15 Hovey Avenue (across from Spaulding Hospital) and administration staff will relocate to 23 Bay Street.  

Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund Now Accepting Applications

Applications can be submitted online or by phone. Messages may be left in English or in separate voicemail boxes in Amharic, Arabic, Bangla, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Spanish and a City staff person will return calls to applicants to assist in completing the application by phone.

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