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This group is for those that live or work in Cambridge, or just love it!

Location: Cambridge, MA
Members: 172
Latest Activity: Jun 1

About Cambridge

Cambridge is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Greater Boston area. It was named in honor of the University of Cambridge in England, a nexus of the Puritan theology embraced by the town's founders. Notably, Cambridge is home to two internationally prominent universities, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As of 2008 the city population was 105,594. It is the fourth most populous city in the state, behind Boston, Worcester, and Springfield. Cambridge is one of the two county seats of Middlesex County (Lowell is the other).

Cambridge was ranked as one of the most liberal cities in America. Its residents jokingly refer to it as "The People's Republic of Cambridge." Its FY 2007 residential property tax rate, $7.48 per $1000 of assessed valuation, is one of the lowest in Massachusetts. Cambridge enjoys the highest possible bond credit rating, AAA, with all three Wall Street rating agencies.

Cambridge is noted for its diverse population, both racially and economically. Residents, known as Cantabrigians, range from affluent MIT and Harvard professors to working-class families to immigrants. The first legal applications in America for same-sex marriage licenses were issued at Cambridge's City Hall.

Cambridge is also the birthplace of Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), who is the world's longest reigning monarch at age 80 as well as the longest reigning monarch in Thai history. He is also the first king of a foreign country to be born in the United States.

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Try a free dance or fitness class and enter to win $100!

Started by Andrew Percey Jun 11, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Dear Boston area dance and fitness enthusiasts,For a limited time you can try free intro group classes and private lessons throughout Boston. Bring friends, get great discounts, and enter to win a…Continue

FREE passes to Boston area dance classes this week!

Started by Andrew Percey Mar 26, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Greetings All!We have a limited number of FREE passes to Boston area dance and fitness classes for the coming week. Passes are available for both group classes and private lessons.Looking to find a…Continue

Looking to meet people and get in shape at the same time? Come try out Ultimate Bootcamp in Danehy Park! Next session begins November 7th.

Started by Melissa Matheson Oct 13, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

See website for more details www.ultimatebootcamp.com. Register early and save 10%!

Fundraiser at Tommy Doyle's Harvard Square 7/30 -- Beach Theme

Started by Tom Jul 30, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Do you need an early stop tonight before getting scorpion bowls or hitting the clubs? Come out to Tommy Doyle's in Harvard Square (96 Winthrop StreetCambridge, MA 02138The mission of World Bicycle…Continue

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Comment by Rachel Madariaga on October 3, 2012 at 11:27pm: Hi all,

Wanted to let you know that BYPA is coming across the river and having a Cambridge Neighborhood Mixer next week - check it out here: http://www.bostonypa.com/events/cambridge-neighborhood-mixer

You should all come!!

Comment by Vivian Lee on June 27, 2012 at 6:12pm: Hm, hi everyone! No posts in quite a while, but I'm a new member, currently living in Kendall Square. Great place to be (although rent is sky high..)

Comment by Michael Fabrikarakis on September 10, 2011 at 10:51pm: Hi, Tasha. Welcome to the group. I had no idea that it had been a year since anyone posted on here. Do you go to the Annual Halloween Party? That's one of the few BYPA events I go to.

Comment by Tasha on September 10, 2011 at 9:27pm: Hi Everyone!! I love Cambridge!! I've decided to join since there's no group for those who live in Arlington!!

Comment by Katie Sherburne on September 6, 2010 at 10:35pm: Nope, I grew up right next door in Arlington. But I love Cambridge and I'm happy to be here now!

Comment by Michael Fabrikarakis on September 6, 2010 at 7:29pm: I grew up on Washington St. near Central Square. And it wasn't a very good place then. Thankfully they fixed it up around 10 years ago. I live in Watertown now, but I love hanging out in Harvard Square in Cambridge. Did you grow up in Cambridge?

Comment by Katie Sherburne on September 6, 2010 at 5:15pm: Hi Michael and welcome! I currently live in Central Square. It's a great place. Do you live there now or is that where you grew up, or both?

Comment by Michael Fabrikarakis on September 6, 2010 at 3:02pm: Hi, Everyone. I just joined this group. Apparently, I'm the 100th member. I was born and raised in Cambridge, but moved out in 1996 when I was 19. Anyone else grew up or currently live in the Central Square area?