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Cambridge is proud to announce that Results for America has awarded it Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Platinum Certification for establishing exceptional data capabilities to inform policy, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate programs, and engage residents. The What Works Cities Certification standard reflects the practices, policies, and infrastructure municipalities must have in place to effectively harness data for better decision-making. Platinum is Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities’ highest-level certification.

The Cambridge Early Math Group is a partnership of organizations who care about math as a civil right. Together we work to support Cambridge families and young children around math literacy. Our goal is that all children (birth to eight years) and their families will engage in joyful math play. This is one of the paths to developing a positive math mindset and becoming a life-long math learner.

The Sergeant and Lieutenant assigned to North Cambridge through the Cambridge Police Neighborhood Engagement Program will be hosting a meet & greet on Tuesday, June 23rd at Saint John the Evangelist Church from 6pm – 8pm. If you live or work in the neighborhood stop by at any point to introduce yourself, ask questions, or share concerns. Can’t make it but want to connect? E-mail NorthCambridge@cambridgepolice.org.

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or small business owner looking to start a business in the City of Cambridge. This workshop is a comprehensive, four-week program tailored specifically for early-stage entrepreneurs and established business owners seeking to enhance their business operations. The curriculum addresses key aspects of business operations. This series of workshops will establish a solid foundation in essential principles of entrepreneurship and business ownership. Workshop 4: Financial Management Basics (Date: Tuesday June 17th, 2025) Introduction to financial recordkeeping Understanding cost of goods sold (COGS) and pricing strategies Basic cash flow management and budgeting Capital and funding resources Please register here.

We are seeking Cambridge families with children ages 4–10 years to pilot Math! Everywhere!, an exciting math app that encourages your child to explore fun, interactive math tasks — right in your neighborhood. The app, created by local organization MathTalk, supports the goals of the Early Childhood Math Group facilitated by the Cambridge STEAM Initiative.

This month's book: Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country by Patricia Evangelista Audience: Adults who are true crime fans. How to get the print book: Copies of the print book are set aside at the Main Library. Visit the Main Library Q&A Desk at 449 Broadway during service hours and a staff member can help you check out a copy. How to get the e-book or digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through the Libby app. How to register: Click the registration link below to register. We'll meet in the Rossi Room on the first floor of the Main Library. For more information, contact Amie at alemire@cambridgema.gov.

The City of Cambridge Pandemic Collaborative is offering upcoming vaccine clinics using the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine. These clinics are free and open to all people 18 years of age and older who live and work in Cambridge.

Informal Book Exchanges are already popular in Cambridge on streets and at the DPW yard. This project would install 13 Little Free Libraries (Book Exchanges) to support literacy, community engagement, and fun throughout the streets of our city.

The Cambridgeport School Playground, located in the Port neighborhood, was renovated in 2016.

Police training plays a crucial role in the development of police officers. In the Cambridge-Northeastern Police Academy, our officers undergo extensive training in Applied Patrol Procedures (APP).