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In Preparation For May Opening, Cambridge Holds First Public Meeting on Harvard Square Kiosk
The Cambridge Kiosk Advisory Committee held the first of a series of public committee meetings on Tuesday to discuss the future of the Harvard Square Kiosk, which is set to reopen next month.
Cambridge Businesses Brace for Supplier Price Increases From Tariffs
As businesses across the country struggle to keep up with the changing tariff policies out of the Trump administration, many Cambridge store owners are anticipating supplier price hikes.
News Flash: Memory Shop and Anime Zakka to Open in Harvard Square
A snapshot of Asian culture will light up Harvard Square with the anticipated openings of photo booth store Memory Shop and Anime Zakka this June.
Cone and Get It: Students and Cambridge Residents Head to Ben & Jerry’s for Free Cone Day
Thousands of Harvard students and Cambridge residents flocked to the Ben & Jerry’s Harvard Square location for a free scoop of the Vermont ice cream as a part of the company’s nation-wide Free Cone Day on Tuesday.
Cambridge City Council Will Ask Owners of Long-Vacant Properties To Discuss Development Plans
The Cambridge City Council voted to ask owners of long-vacant buildings to discuss next steps for their properties in a resolution that specifically called out Gerald L. Chan, the billionaire real estate owner and Harvard donor who owns the former Harvard Square Theatre.
Car Crashes into Harvard Advocate, Minorly Damages Building
A vehicle crashed into the building of the Harvard Advocate on Wednesday morning, causing exterior and interior damage.
Protesters Rally in the Square Against Grad Student Arrests at Columbia, Tufts
Roughly thirty non-Harvard affiliates protested in front of the Smith Campus Center on Thursday afternoon against the arrests of Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil and Tufts graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk by federal immigration enforcement.
As Commercial Development Grows in Cambridge, City Looks to Increase Linkage Fee on Commercial Projects
The Cambridge City Council kickstarted a process to potentially raise linkage fees on commercial development on Monday, voting unanimously to plan a study that will recommend how much to raise the Nexus Zoning Fee.
After Delays, Harvard Square Finally Says Goodbye to The Pit
As part of ongoing renovations to the Harvard Square Plaza, yellow safety vests and work boots replaced black leather jackets and Doc Marten boots from the 80s during the demolition of The Pit this past Tuesday.
Four Individuals Honored with HSBA Foundation Awards at 115th Annual Meeting
The Crimson spoke with four individuals — Elana Klein, a social worker at the Cambridge Police Department; Carol Lewis, of the First Parish in Cambridge; Mary Stack of the Cambridge Forum, a local civic organization; and Anthony Tuccinardi of the Cambridge Inspectional Services Department — were awarded 2025 HSBA Foundation Awards for various contributions in service and leadership.
Historic Longfellow House Hit By Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts
The Trump administration’s funding cuts are hitting close to home for Cambridge residents, as the historic Longfellow House had its credit card limit dramatically reduced by the U.S. General Services Administration last week.
CorePower Yoga Set to Close Harvard Square Studio
CorePower, one of the four yoga studios in Harvard Square, confirmed on its website that the Harvard Square studio is set to close its doors this spring after nearly a decade of operation.
Harvard Square Stirs the Pot With 15th Annual Chili Cook-Off
El Jefe’s Taqueria won the Harvard Square Business Association’s 15th annual “Some Like It Hot” Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, in which customers in Brattle Square to taste-test competing free chili samples from local restaurants.
After Boston-Area Tatte Workers Forced To Resign Over Paperwork Gaps, Experts See Larger Problem
Tatte Bakery & Cafe has forced roughly 60 Boston-area workers to resign after discrepancies in their paperwork cast doubt on their legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Businesses in Harvard Square: What’s New, What’s Gone
Since the end of 2024, Harvard Square’s business scene has undergone some major changes — from new businesses opening to long-standing establishments closing their doors. Here’s what’s new and what’s gone in the Square.
Whitneys, Longtime Harvard Square Bar, To Close After Months of Missed Rent
Whitneys will close at the end of this year after being served an eviction notice for failing to pay $44,800 of rent following an extended dispute with the bar's landlord.
Dx @Dunster Sees Underwhelming Turnout at Inaugural Campus Bar Event
Viral Motions, an event promotions company, launched a new weekly “Campus Bar” event at Dx @Dunster on Thursday night, aiming to create a new go-to spot for undergraduates on Harvard’s campus.
The Sad Truth of Happy Hour in Massachusetts
A stalled push to repeal a ban on happy hour in Massachusetts has reignited a debate over the state’s drinking laws and nightlife.
Harvard Square’s Red House Restaurant Closes for Renovations
The Red House, a seafood restaurant in Harvard Square, has temporarily closed for “a few months” ahead of planned renovations, according to Harvard Square Business Association executive director Denise A. Jillson.
Harvard Square Kiosk to Return as Visitor Center, Cultural Space
The City of Cambridge announced Thursday that the kiosk, an iconic Cambridge landmark which has languished under years of slow-moving renovations, will serve as a dual “community gathering space and information center” when it reopens in early 2025.
59th Head of the Charles Regatta Brings Thousands to Cambridge
The 59th annual Head of the Charles Regatta drew thousands of rowers, coaches, and spectators from around the world to the banks of the Charles River from Friday to Sunday.
STUDS’ Harvard Square Location Sees Slow Business After August Opening
STUDS, a national piercing and jewelry chain, recently opened its newest branch in Harvard Square, hoping to pierce the area’s student market.
Tatte Renovates Harvard Square Location to Expand Seating, Coffee Bar
Tatte Bakery and Cafe, a popular Mediterranean bakery in Harvard Square, is undergoing renovations to relocate the espresso bar and expand seating on the first and second floors since late August.
Police Investigating Antisemitic Stickers Discovered Near Harvard Hillel
The Cambridge Police Department and the Harvard University Police Department are jointly investigating an apparent act of “religiously threatening” vandalism after multiple antisemitic stickers were discovered around Harvard Square.
California Man Arrested For Threatening Cambridge and Somerville Businesses
A California man was arrested on Thursday after allegedly threatening to open fire at several businesses in Cambridge and Somerville, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.