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  City of Cambridge and Central Square BID Unveil Plans for the 2026 Cambridge Dance Party

  This year’s theme, “The World Dances Here,” honors the region’s role in hosting seven World Cup matches and invites everyone to join a global celebration of music, community, and culture.

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  Cambridge Seeking Community Members for New Commission Vacancies

  Vacancies are available for the American Freedmen Commission, Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, Cambridge Climate Committee, Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board, Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, LGBTQ+ Commission, Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, and the Public Planting Committee.

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  Commonwealth Elevates Cambridge and Northeast Region To Critical Drought Status

  The City and broader region was previously in a Level 2 - Significant Drought before being elevated to a Level 3 – Critical Drought last week.

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  Cambridge Public Library Launches 2026 Summer Reading Bingo

  Plant a Seed, Read!

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  City of Cambridge Seeking Artists Interested in Creating Cool Spot Shade Structures

  Selected artists will receive up to $95,000 in support of approved projects. Cool Spots are temporary, site-responsive shade structures that provide heat relief, foster community gathering, and spark public imagination regarding climate resilience.

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  City Celebrates 106 New Affordable Homes at 52 New Street

  City of Cambridge Leaders joined nonprofit partner Just A Start for a community celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 52 New Street.

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  Local Governments and Nonprofit Groups Challenge Unlawful New Trump-Vance Administration Restrictions That Threaten Proven Solutions to Homelessness

  A broad coalition of local governments and nonprofit organizations is taking legal action to stop the Trump-Vance administration from creating unlawful and unreasonable restrictions that seek to shift funding away from proven solutions to homelessness, through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, threatening to push hundreds of thousands of people onto the street as cold winter months arrive.

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  Harvard Square’s Bow Street Between DeWolfe and Plympton to Become Pedestrian Space Beginning June 18

  Bow Street between Plympton Street and DeWolfe Street is now closed to vehicle traffic.

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  City of Cambridge Approves Seasonal Sale of Alcohol-to-Go, Public Consumption Districts, and Extended Hours to Support Local Businesses

  Acting on recommendations from the City Manager’s Office, the License Commission has authorized the sale of alcohol-to-go for permitted businesses within designated open container districts/public consumption zones and a maximum one-hour extension of alcohol operating sales for approved bars and restaurants.