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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that daytime concrete sidewalk repairs are taking place on Route 28 (McGrath Highway) northbound between Third Street and Rufo Road. Pedestrian detours started on September 30 and will remain in place at all times for approximately three weeks. During this time, the outbound bus stop opposite Twin City Plaza will be relocated to 201 Monsignor O’Brien Highway, just south of Third Street.

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on July 17, 2025

Join CPL and the Cambridge Peace Commission for a community supper. We'll have conversation and connection in celebration of Meet Your Neighbor Month. Catering by Chilacates. Registration required.

The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. April's meeting, previously scheduled for April 23, will be held on April 30, 2026 at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackermann Room. Register to join the April 2026 Affordable Housing Trust meeting. The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.

The annual Cambridge Arts Open Studios will take place all across Cambridge on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22, 2024, from noon to 6 p.m. each day. The citywide event celebrates all the creativity that is Cambridge. Shop for paintings, prints, clothing, ceramics, and all sorts of locally-made creations when you visit artists' studios and in group exhibitions in Common Venues throughout the city.

CSI student spotlight

Take a break from your studies and join us for lunch and Uno! Free pizza will be provided while supplies last. This is a drop-in event designed for patrons ages 11-18. No registration required.

Cambridge’s Water Department goes above and beyond to deliver clean, safe, and great-tasting water. Through rigorous daily testing, modern technology, and public education—including free lead and copper testing kits for residents—the City ensures water quality meets the highest standards and exceeds expectations.

In response to the non-fatal shooting of a Cambridge male in the area Columbia Terrace shortly before midnight on Wednesday, October 7, the Mayor and Acting Police Commissioner will host drop-in office hours for any interested residents and businesses in The Port. Office hours will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 7:30-9 p.m. at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Bright Hall, at 37 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge.

Is it true the book is always better? Join our new book club at the O'Connell Branch to delve into this question! Each month we will read a book selection with a movie adaptation, and discuss the relationship between the two and the merits and/or drawbacks of each. The Reel Reads book club will meet the first Tuesday evening of each month at the O'Connell Branch Library on 48 Sixth St. For our inaugural meeting in May, we will be discussing Forrest Gump by Winston Groom, and the 1994 film of the same name. How to get the print book and physical movie: Copies of the book and DVD are set aside at the O'Connell Branch. Click here for O'Connell Branch Hours This book group meets in person at the O'Connell Branch. No registration is needed. Drop-ins welcome. For more information contact the branch at 617-349-4019.