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Cambridge Police Department Assists in Federal Sex Trafficking Investigation

A Cambridge Police Department (CPD) detective assigned to a federal task force was instrumental in a federal investigation that led to an arrest in a sex trafficking case involving multiple states. The suspect, a Lowell man, was arrested on Friday, December 13, 2024, and charged with sex trafficking a victim in Massachusetts, Nevada, Rhode Island, and New York.

Cambridge Public Library to Host Award-Winning Author Jasmine Warga for the Curious George Lecture

Children and families are invited to meet Jasmine Warga and get a book signed!

On Sunday morning, November 17th, a Training Exercise was held on the MBTA Purple Line

Numerous Fire Companies from Metro Fire Departments participated

Congratulations to our 18 Cambridge Firefighter recruits who successfully completed the 11 week training program

Cambridge Fire Academy Recruit Class 2022-01 - graduation 13 Jan 2023

City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Schools Celebrate Opening of the New Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper Schools and Community Complex

The City of Cambridge and Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) are proud to announce the opening of the new Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper Schools and Community Complex. Officially opening on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the state-of-the-art building replaces the former school facility located between Vassal Lane, Concord Avenue, and Alpine Street in West Cambridge.

FY26 Business Personal Property Abatement Form is not available. The due date was December 8, 2025 8:00 p.m.

FY26 Real Property Tax Abatement Form is not available. The due date was December 8, 2025 8:00 p.m.

Secrets of Phillis Wheatley, a female slave considered to be the first African-American author of a published book of poetry.

In recognition of Black History Month, the Cambridge Department of Veterans Services, the City's Office of Equity & Inclusion, and the Office of Mayor E. Denise Simmons cordially invite you to this event.

Avoid Contact with the Alewife Brook and Charles River in Cambridge Due to Potential Harmful Bacteria and Other Pollutants Until May 25

People and pets should avoid contact with the Alewife Brook and parts of the Mystic River and the lower Charles River from May 23 to the early morning of May 25 due to the release of stormwater mixed with sewage into the brook and rivers.

City of Cambridge Online Resident Opinion Survey is Underway. The survey is open to all Cambridge residents through October 9, 2022.

In its ongoing efforts to identify ways to better serve the community, the City of Cambridge is currently conducting its biennial resident opinion survey. The survey, conducted since 2000, serves as an important evaluation tool that enables residents to rate City services and offer input on what the City of Cambridge does well and where it can improve.

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