Summer of Peace Initiative (2008 to 2015)
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.
Murals to Inspire Cambridge Youth
While Cambridge is enriched by individuals studying or working in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) fields, there are many young people who do not have role models who look, talk, or live like them.
Fair Housing Brochure in Multiple Languages
In Cambridge it is against the law to deny anyone housing because of their: Disability; Source of Income (For example: refusing to accept Section 8); Family Status/Marital Status; Race/Color/National Origin; Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity; Religion; Age (18 years or older); Military Status
Arts in the Park
The Cambridge Department of Public Works with Adius Arts Initiative present Arts in the Park 2025, featuring James Lamber III, live music by DJ Vyper, and food by Everybody Gotta Eat.
Monthly Hypertension Walk-In Session
Take control of your high blood pressure and health: The Cambridge Public Health Department’s Healthy Eating and Active Living team is partnering with CHA’s Windsor Clinic to offer monthly walk-in education sessions on hypertension (high blood pressure) prevention and maintenance strategies.
CPD Responds to Columbia Terrace Shooting
Shortly before midnight on Wednesday, October 7th Cambridge Emergency Communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting that an individual had been shot in the vicinity of Columbia Terrace. Cambridge Police, Fire and ProEMS responded to the scene where they located a victim who was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment. CPD Personnel are on-scene and conducting an active investigation into the circumstance surrounding this incident, there is not believed to be any broader danger to the community at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact CPD Detectives at (617) 349-3300.
Instructions for submitting anonymous crime tips are available on the CPD Website