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In order to develop Cambridge Crossing, DivcoWest was required to make improvements to Monsignor O’Brien Highway from Third Street to Museum Way. These improvements have included subsurface and surface infrastructure upgrades. This section of Monsignor O’Brien Highway is being transformed from a highway into a tree lined boulevard with bicycle lanes/cycle tracks, new sidewalks and significantly improved pedestrian crossings. Due to the construction associated with the MBTA’s Green Line Extension (GLX) Project, these improvements have been phased over several years.

This June, the Cambridge Warriors — our undefeated Special Olympics basketball team — are heading to Minneapolis to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games National Championship! Learn more about the team and how to support them on this journey.

The Cambridge Nightlife Industry and Thriving Entertainment Spaces (NITES) grant launched in 2025. Cambridge NITES aims to support the nightlife and entertainment industry in Cambridge.

The Cambridge Nightlife Industry and Thriving Entertainment Spaces (NITES) grant launched in 2025. Cambridge NITES aims to support the nightlife and entertainment industry in Cambridge.

The Cambridge Water Department offers free tap water testing for lead and copper to Cambridge residents.

The Cambridge Public Health Department continues to urge residents -- vaccinated and not -- to wear a mask when indoors in shared spaces. To be extra protective, people who are living with someone who is immunocompromised may choose to wear a mask in all indoor settings beyond their own home.

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.

Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that empowers community members through civic engagement to decide how to spend part of a public budget. PB was first developed in Brazil in 1989 and is now used in over 1,500 cities around the world.

In this issue, we’ll go behind the scenes of some of the City of Cambridge’s unique programs and how they are impacting the community. Learn how the City is helping families meet their basic needs, building community, and investing in new projects. Read about these and several other stories to see the City’s dedication to the overall wellness, safety, and vibrancy of Cambridge.