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🚲 Learn to Ride with Confidence! FREE adult bike workshops — beginners & experienced riders welcome. Bikes & helmets provided! 🗓️ Thu, July 23 | 10AM–12PM 🗓️ Fri, July 24 | 12PM–2PM 📍 100 Cambridgeside Pl (meet at Cheesecake Factory) Register: https://camb.ma/4picmDT
🚧 Road closures this weekend, Cambridge! 🎉 Brainchild Block Party Sat 7/18, 1-10P: Norfolk St closed (Bishop Allen Dr-Mass Ave) ⚽ World Cup Final Watch Party Sun 7/19, 11A-8P: First St closed (Cambridge St-Hurley St), plus First St at Otis, Thorndike & Spring 📍 Plan ahead! https://camb.ma/3TihxYw
A heat wave hits Cambridge Tuesday-Wednesday! Stay cool: 🏊 War Memorial pool 5:30-8:30PM (no pass needed) 🏊 Gold Star Pool 2-7P 📚 Libraries open late (8 or 9P) 💦 Splash pads citywide Find the full list at https://camb.ma/3TgoPMo. Concerned about someone unhoused? Call First Step: 617-592-6895
🎉🌳 Celebrate Danehy Park's New Chapter! Join the City Wed, July 15 | 5–7 PM at Danehy Park (Sherman St entrance) to mark the completion of the Danehy Park Improvements Plan! Face painting, treats & more. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RcpePd #DanehyPark
The Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition will be hosting two webinars to best support community members losing Temporary Protection Status, including an overview of legal options and resources to support TPS holders. Learn more: https://camb.ma/4532Ivu
💻 Ever heard of “vibe coding”? Come explore it with Cambridge Open Data! 🗓️ July 21 ⏰ 6–7:30pm 📍 On Zoom ✨ No coding experience needed! We'll use plain English to ask questions of datasets & build analyses, dashboards, interactive data explorers & even a game. 📝 Register: https://camb.ma/3R3I0Zg
Based on forecasts from the National Weather Service, Cambridge has declared a Heat Advisory starting Monday, July 13. The City is anticipating a Heat Emergency Tuesday and Wednesday based on current forecasts. See more: www.cambridgema.gov/news/2026/07...
🚧 The Red Line closure starts in about 10 days. If you travel through Alewife, Davis, Porter, Harvard, Central, Kendall/MIT, Charles MGH, or Park Street, now is a good time to check your commute and identify alternate options before July 21. More information: camb.ma/redline
🏳️🌈 The Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission is recruiting new members & youth applicants ages 15+ are encouraged to apply too! ✅ Open to residents & those who work in Cambridge 📅 Application deadline: 8/1 🗓️ Meetings: fourth Thursday of each month at 6 pm, hybrid format 📍 Apply now: https://camb.ma/3R9K2ae
🎶 Cambridge Porchfest is back this weekend! 🏠 Neighbors host musicians on their porches, yards & driveways, turning the neighborhood into one big walkable stage. 📅 July 11 (12 - 6 pm) Cambridgeport, Port & Riverside 📅 July 12 (12 - 6 pm) Central Square & Harvard Square https://camb.ma/4yuBawO
Cambridge Porchfest is a free, walkable, community musical event. Neighbors host musicians on their porches, yards or driveways, with the idea that anyone can come by and check them out. And, it's this weekend! Find performances on our new Porchfest map: https://www.cambridgema.gov/porchfest
🌳Rescheduled: Neighborhood Tree Walk for Arbor Week🌳 The Neighborhood Tree Walk is now set for July 15 at 5:30 pm.🌿 Join City Arborist Dave Lefcourt for a walk from the Tobin Montessori School to Danehy Park.🚶 📍Meet in front of Tobin Montessori School, 181 Vassal Lane.🍃 https://camb.ma/4gi6ecw
Join us Thursday at Lechmere Square / Cambridge Crossing for a community viewing party of the World Cup quarterfinals soccer match between France and Morocco! All are welcome. Enjoy free food, soccer activities, and live entertainment. ⚽✨ Learn more about Cambridge United: https://camb.ma/3PZXZab
Join us on 7/24 from 9-4pm at Simmons University for men to engage in honest conversations about their roles as survivors, allies, & individuals who can cause harm. This inaugural summit will offer 7 workshops, remarks from experts & networking opportunities. Register by 7/14 https://camb.ma/4eYWAZZ
🎬 Screen on the Green returns this Wednesday, July 8! Join us for free outdoor movie nights all summer long. First up: Zootopia 2 at Hoyt Field! Entertainment starts at 7:15 p.m., with free snacks provided by the Summer Food Program! 🍿🦊 👉 Full Screen on the Green schedule: https://bit.ly/4azBMqG
📅 Cambridge Porchfest is back July 11 and 12. Enjoy free performances on porches, patios and public spaces throughout Cambridge. RSVP to get the latest event info and lineup announcements! 🎤🌞 RSVP: https://camb.ma/4eVrdiU
🛏️Changes Coming to Mattress & Box Spring Recycling🛏️ 📅 Starting July 20, 2026, residents scheduling a mattress or box spring pickup through UTEC will pay part of the cost, while the City continues to subsidize the rest. UTEC will charge $45 per mattress or box spring. https://camb.ma/4ar9nTC
Hot pavement hurts little paws too. 🐾 Make sure pets have fresh water, shade & a cool space indoors when possible. Walk dogs early or in the evening when the ground has cooled down & never leave animals in a parked car, even with the windows cracked. They're feeling this heat right along with us!
Congrats to our nine new Cambridge Works graduates! 💼🎓 Over the past 3 months, participants completed paid job placements, professional development classes, and one-on-one career coaching from staff. The next program cycle begins September 2026. Learn more & apply 👉 https://bit.ly/4eHXzyH
☀️ Fun Under the Sun is back — starting tomorrow! Join us every Monday & Wednesday in July for free lunch + a different sport or activity at Summer Food park locations. No experience or registration needed! Open to Cambridge youth 18 and under, 12:30–2pm. 📅 Full schedule: https://bit.ly/4v9KIKG
At this time, officials are asking everyone at the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular to take shelter because of impending weather. If you are on the Cambridge side, follow instructions. Shelter locations on Cambridge: CambridgeSide, Hayward Garage on Amherst Street. @cambridgepolice.bsky.social
Heat illness can sneak up fast, especially when temperatures stay high for days. Know what to watch for in yourself and the people around you. If something feels off, get somewhere cool and don't wait to get help if symptoms get worse. 🌡️ Full heat resources at cambridgema.gov/heat.
📜 Cambridge's City Clerk's Office holds a rare manuscript copy of the Declaration of Independence, signed by John Hancock and Charles Thompson, tucked inside a 1769-1783 Town Selectmen Records book. Before it heads to conservators at NEDCC, we're sharing it with you. 🇺🇸✨
Bluebikes summer workshops are rolling in.🚲 Learn how to use the system, set up the app, unlock and return a bike, and explore membership options. Free and open to ages 16+ also enter a raffle for a free annual membership.🎉 Workshops take place outdoors at Bluebikes stations: https://camb.ma/3QQFZ2f
We know you've heard "drink more water" before, but during extreme heat, it genuinely makes a difference. 💧 Aim for 2 to 4 glasses an hour, bring a bottle with you wherever you go, and skip the alcohol and sugary drinks if you can this weekend. Small things add up. Stay hydrated, Cambridge!
Cambridge’s Preservation Awards highlight standout projects that honor the city’s historic character.🏛️✨Learn more about each project here: https://camb.ma/447OZTT
As the extreme heat continues today and into the weekend, please remember that these temperatures can be dangerous for children and pets. Never leave children or animals in a parked car -- even with windows open. It can get dangerously hot quickly. Visit https://www.cambridgema.gov/heat for more.
If someone comes to mind this week, trust your instinct. 🤝Extreme heat hits some people harder than others. A quick knock on a door or short text can mean more than you'd expect. If you're concerned about someone who is unhoused, call (617) 592-6895 or 911 in an emergency. www.cambridgema.gov/heat
Cambridge has declared a heat emergency through July 4. If you see someone outside struggling in the heat, here's how to help. 🙏 Call First Step at (617) 592-6895 to connect someone with shelter and support. If it feels like an emergency, call 911. More resources at cambridgema.gov/heat.
The City of Cambridge has declared a heat emergency through July 4. Hot weather and extreme heat can cause serious illness and can even be life-threatening. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and cool. Let's be there for each other. Visit www.cambridgema.gov/heat for more.