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Cambridge Public Library canceled its Wednesday Fresh Pond Nature Walk with Park Ranger Amanda Garms due to forecasted heavy rain, even as the rest of its packed Wednesday schedule proceeds unchanged. The City's Community Benefits Advisory Committee previewed an upcoming competitive gra…

Cambridge's drought status jumped to Level 3 "Critical" this week, up from Level 2 just days earlier, even as the License Commission moved to ease rules for local nightlife. Acting on City Manager's Office recommendations, the commission authorized seasonal alcohol-to-go sales, public c…

A 10-day Red Line shutdown between Alewife and Park Street disrupted Cambridge commutes this week, with free shuttle buses covering every stop through July 30, per the city's News Flash. Library Director Maria McCauley's July 26 update previewed a "Library Crawl" and an appearance by Gr…

Cambridge teen centers reopened this week for Teen Night Live, running weeknight workshops and field trips through Aug. 14. The city's Department of Human Service Programs is offering the free program to residents ages 14 to 19 on weekday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., alongside the library…

City contractor Newport Construction began roadway milling and paving work across Cambridge the week of July 20, city officials confirmed. The Department of Public Works also flagged its next Pop-Up Recycle Center event for Wednesday, July 29, the fifth of ten planned for 2026. Meanwhil…