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Living in Cambridge comes with more than just access to top-tier education, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant culture. The City of Cambridge offers a robust selection of free and discounted programs designed to support residents’ financial, educational, environmental, and recreational needs. Whether you're a student, older adult, renter, or homeowner, there's likely a program available to help improve your well-being and quality of life. This latest issue of The Cambridge Life provides an overview of some valuable offerings residents new to the City to lifelong Cantabrigians should know about.

An impressive lineup of jazz artists, from emerging talents to Grammy-winning musicians take the stage at the Cambridge Jazz Festival, which is free and open to all.

An impressive lineup of jazz artists, from emerging talents to Grammy-winning musicians take the stage at the Cambridge Jazz Festival, which is free and open to all.

The Electrical Department provides connectivity to a private fire alarm system by means of a Fire Alarm Master Box, which allows direct reporting to the City's Emergency Communications Department.

Report Injured or Rabid Animal to the Animal Commission.

Although mask orders are no longer in effect, many people in Cambridge continue to mask up in indoor settings and on public transportation. The Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) strongly supports this practice! We are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases both regionally and in the city, and taking measures to protect yourself is a smart choice.

The last two years have highlighted the importance of access to outdoor open space. In FY22, the City launched the Our Parks, Our Plan process to develop an action plan for the City’s open space network, applying an equity lens to criteria that include park access and climate resilience.

How to report a vehicle blocking the bike lane.

Do you have a question related to housing? Do you want to learn more about affordable rental opportunities? Need help navigating financial assistance programs for housing? Looking for advice about housing rights? Drop in to meet the Housed in Cambridge team and find out about housing resources in Cambridge!

Do you have a question related to housing? Do you want to learn more about affordable rental opportunities? Need help navigating financial assistance programs for housing? Looking for advice about housing rights? Drop in to meet the Housed in Cambridge team and find out about housing resources in Cambridge!