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Get to Know Anna Kaplan, the Director of Epidemiology and Data Services at the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD). The Epidemiology and Data Services division works as sort of an internal support group to all the different public health department units, in addition to our communicable disease function.

The Small Business Data Dashboard displays data from Cambridge's local business market in accessible graph, chart, and text formats. The dashboard also links to license and permitting information and other small business resources available through the City.

The goal of the Summer of Peace Initiative was to support the range of work that promotes a summer free of youth violence in Cambridge through bringing people together to connect, collaborate, share information, and build relationships.

The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures throughout the weekend due to scheduled community events on May 16-18, 2025. Events include Saint Anthony’s Santo Cristo Feast, Port Art Fest, the Peoples Party Music Festival, the 72nd Annual BB&N Circus, and Inman Eats & Crafts.

The project includes the construction of new sidewalk ramps and general roadway reconstruction, including curb extensions to enhance safety for pedestrians.

To lead by example, the City of Cambridge is engaged in many initiatives aimed at improving the sustainability of municipal operations.

Below are some of the generous ways our community has stepped up for their neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Celebrate reading with fellow new readers at the Valente Branch Library! We will explore a book from the Beginning Reader collection, spend time reading together, and do an activity! Copies of the book will be provided via the library; participants may check out a copy to take home after the program. This is open to students in kindergarten through second grade who are practicing reading independently; their grown-ups are welcome to join us. Registration is required. Contact the library at 617-349-4015 for more information.

The City is on track to hit it's goal of generating 5% of the electricity it uses from onsite renewable systems.

This notice is required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as an annual update on the progress of Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) control measures to improve the water quality of Alewife Brook and Charles River.