MORE MONEY TO HOST YOUR BLOCK PARTY: $300

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 7 -- The city of Cambridge issued the following press release:

Block Party season is here and the City of Cambridge is increasing grants to $300 for block parties in 2024 to help more neighborhoods hold celebrations. Any block is eligible to apply for funding and free access to pop-up play equipment through the Block Party Resources Request Form: (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/3dea023f006f41a4adb93301e4c9946d)

Block parties are outdoor gatherings hosted by neighbors or community organizations for everyone who lives on the street. The initiative aims to address loneliness and promote community resilience by bringing Cambridge neighborhoods together to dance, play, and share meals.

Beginning last year, with Cambri...