Facebook Pages in Cambridge You Should Like Right Now

A lot is always going on in Cambridge, but you don’t always know when and where — or all the details.

Luckily, Cambridge businesses, government and schools have an active presence on social media. Facebook is one of the best ways to stay informed about what’s going on near you — other than reading the Patch, of course.

Here are five of the top Facebook pages you may want to like. Click ’em to like ‘em:

City of Cambridge

The city uses its Facebook page to engage with the community and notify citizens of important events. The government page will also send out notifications from public safety organizations and about municipal occurrences such as traffic closures.

Cambridge Police Department

Want to stay as safe as possible? Follow the police’s page. The Police Department actively uses its social media platforms to update citizens about public safety in Cambridge. Whether a collision has blocked off traffic or a criminal is on the loose, the police will let you know on Facebook.

Cambridge Public School District

Want updates on your kid’s schools? Who wouldn’t? Follow the Cambridge Public School District Facebook Page to learn about school initiatives, see stories about the achievements of local students and be notified of events like school closings and college fairs.

Cambridge Public Works Department

Need to know something about the city’s, sewer, street and sanitation systems? Check out the page for The Department of Public Works. The page has up-to-date notices on trash and recycling pickup, road conditions and various projects being completed around town. The department also offers helpful tips on recycling and battling adverse weather on its page.

THE CAMBRIDGE PATCH

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