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Cambridge,
Massachusetts
  Cambridge
is certainly not the biggest city on this year's
list, but it has so much to offer. The city is
known for its high educational standards, and
the fact that it is so close to one of the most
vibrant metropolitan areas, Boston, makes it a
best place to live and work.
Cambridge
is the setting for world-renowned educational
institutions Harvard University and Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. First settled in 1630
and incorporated as a city in 1846, the 6.2 miles
that make up this location are packed full of
distinct neighborhoods boasting of a diverse population.
Situated across the Charles River from Boston,
Cambridge has long been the perfect place for
professionals who wish to work in a large city
but live on the outskirts. Cambridge offers the
perfect location for both residents and businesses.
This city is home to many high-tech and biotech
companies.
Boston
may offer people a great nightlife and cultural
experience, but Cambridge offers quite a bit for
its residents. The "Squares" of Cambridge
are charming neighborhoods rich in adventurous
dining options, as well as unique shops, theaters,
museums and historic sites. And it is recognized
as having the world's largest number of bookstores
per capita.
Cambridge
has developed into an international community
merging history, education, arts and culture within
its lively neighborhoods. The city also features
many theaters, museums and art centers. With its
wide array of attractions and activities, Cambridge
is a small place that is chock full of huge opportunities.
KEY EMPLOYERS: Harvard University; Massachusetts
Institute of Technology; City of Cambridge; Cambridge
Public Health Commission; Lotus Development Corporation/IBM;
Federal Government; Mount Auburn Hospital; Millennium
Pharmaceuticals; Biogen, Inc.; Genzyme Corporation;
Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
Camp Dresser & McKee; Arthur D. Little, Inc.;
NECCO/Haviland; Wyeth; Modern Continental Companies;
Quest Diagnostics; EF International; Whitehead
Institute; Lesley University; Vertex Pharmaceuticals;
Shaw's Supermarkets
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