Cambridge Life - Spring 2026
Our latest issue of Cambridge Life explores what are among our most valuable assets: the City’s parks and open spaces. They are essential to our community well being, environmental resilience, and the overall quality of urban life. From neighborhood tot lots to major destination parks, our valued green spaces provide residents with opportunities for recreation, relaxation, ecological learning, and connection with one another across all ages and backgrounds.
Five Experienced Police Officers Join CPD
The Cambridge Police Department is pleased to announce the addition of five new police officers, all of whom have prior experience working as police officers in the greater Boston area.
Explore Careers with Community Impact at the Government Job Fair on October 29
Interested in a career that positively impacts your community? Whether you’re interested in manual labor or management, many government roles offer competitive benefits and job stability. Attend this job fair on Wednesday, October 29 at the Central Square Library, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. to connect with representatives from state and local government agencies, explore job openings, and expand your network!
Cycling Safety Ordinance Economic Impact Study
This page has information on collecting relevant economic data relating to business impacts from separated bike lane installation in commercial corridors as part of the City’s Cycling Safety Ordinance (CSO).
Traffic Impacts July 11-13
The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of street closures and traffic impacts July 11 – 13 due to the Portuguese-American Civic League’s Holy Spirit Feast.
Become a Cambridge Police Cadet
Learn more about the Cambridge Police Cadet Program, what it takes to become a Cadet, the requirements, the application and selection process, benefits, background on the Department, and more.
Earn My GED or HiSET
The Community Learning Center has a program that helps adulte learners improve their reading, writing, and math skills and prepare to earn their high school equivalency (GED or HiSET).
Summer Reading: Music and Movement with Rockabye Beats
Rock out with rhythm sticks, tambourines and shakers in this interactive music and movement program. Recommended for ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Registration is not required for this event.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.