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Cambridge’s Commitment to Affordable Housing Resulting in Momentum and Milestones

Affordable housing has been a longstanding priority of the City Council and City Manager, reflected in the City’s significant investments and ongoing strategies to preserve and create affordable housing.

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Cambridge Youth Explore Mental Health Careers Through ACCESS

This summer, Cambridge youth participating in the Mental Health ACCESS program had the opportunity to learn about careers in mental health and combat stigma in the field.

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Safe and Secure Car Seats: Made Easy with Free Inspections and Installs

The Cambridge Police Department offers a free Child Safety Seat Installation and Inspection service to help residents properly install car seats, booster seats, and seatbelts. Trained officers inspect seats, provide guidance, and may supply free car seats to families in need, all to ensure children are traveling safely and legally under Massachusetts law.

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Uncover Your Family's Past

Discover how the Cambridge Public Library can help you trace your ancestry with free access to historical records, genealogy databases, and expert guidance. Whether you're just starting or diving deeper, explore how to connect with your past through local archives, city directories, and census data.

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Save on Museums- Reserve a Pass

The Cambridge Public Library’s Museum Pass Program makes cultural exploration more affordable for residents by offering free or discounted admission to 11 museums and cultural attractions. Learn how to reserve a pass and enjoy hands-on learning, art, history, and more—thanks to your library card.

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Connect with New Parents Through Baby University

Baby University (Baby U) is a free 14-week program that supports Cambridge families with children age 0–3. Through Saturday workshops, one-on-one visits, and community connections, Baby U helps parents build stronger relationships with their children—and each other—while offering long-term support through the Baby U Alumni Association.

Get to Know Bridget Martin

Get to know Bridget Martin, Communications Director at the Department of Human Service Programs! Martin ensures what the department communicates is tailored to how people can best access information and is engaging to them. Learn more about Bridget in this article.

Efforts, Collaboration Continue to Expand Afterschool Options for Cambridge Families

The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) is working to create a more equitable afterschool application and enrollment process while expanding access for Cambridge families. For the 2024-2025 school year, 1,486 students received an offer to a DHSP afterschool program, with 90% placed in their first choice, and a 7% increase in applicants from the income priority group. DHSP has also added 246 new seats across programs, launched an OST Expansion Study to support long-term growth, and continues to center caregiver perspectives through the Caregiver Council.

Summer Food Program Served 80,000+ Meals to Cambridge Youth

The Cambridge Summer Food Program ensures that youth ages 18 and younger have access to free, nutritious meals while school is out of session. In 2024, the program served over 80,000 meals at parks, sports leagues, summer camps, and community events across the city. Beyond meals, the program offers recreational activities and literacy support, including weekly visits from the Cambridge Book Bike, making summer a time for both nourishment and enrichment.

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Get to Know Anna Kaplan

Get to Know Anna Kaplan, the Director of Epidemiology and Data Services at the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD).

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Message from the City Manager

Hear from City Manager Yi-An Huang on his thoughts on transportation in Cambridge, the City’s desire to balance competing needs and challenges on our streets, and how we are committed to making travel safer, more efficient and sustainable.

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Overview of Transportation in Cambridge

Learn more about the many transportation options in Cambridge and data behind it.

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An Unwavering Commitment to Vision Zero

Read more about what Cambridge has implemented since it committed to a Vision Zero policy.

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Prioritizing Travel by Public Transit

Cambridge prioritizes public transit by integrating bus lanes and signal improvements in street designs.

City Manager Yi-An Huang speaks at a podium.

City Manager Huang Proposes Amendments to Vehicle Safety Regulations

City Manager Huang and other local elected officials recently went to Beacon Hill to testify on regulations implementing amendments to the State’s Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities.

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Cambridge Recognized as One of the Country’s Best Cities to Bike

Cambridge has seen some of the largest improvements in City Ratings scores in recent years for bicycling.

Pedestrians walk in Central Square during the fall.

City’s Pedestrian-Centric Policies and Infrastructure

The Cambridge Pedestrian Committee is a key resource in the City’s mission to enhance accessibility and walkability.

MBTA shuttle bus traveling to Huron Avenue bus stop. Reduced fares for income-eligible MBTA riders began in September 2024.

Equity and Accessibility Central to Cambridge’s Transportation Goals

Cambridge prioritizes equity and accessibility in transportation, with income-based fares, affordable bike-sharing, and accessible transit options for all residents.