The COOP Unveils Winner of First-Ever Holiday Storefront Design Competition
The COOP Unveils Winner of First-Ever Holiday Storefront Design CompetitionCAMBRIDGE, Mass., December 18, 2024 — The COOP, a cornerstone of the Harvard and MIT communities since 1882, is unveiling the […]
White Lights 2024
Harvard Square is glowing with holiday spirit. As the days grow shorter, the sights and sounds of winter fill the streets. The Square radiates warmth and welcoming lights and will […]
A Ministry of Presence
Capuchin friars bring food and supplies to Harvard Square’s homeless. by Lydialyle Gibson, Harvard Magazine On Thursday afternoon at exactly 3 o’clock, a small white van emerged from the swirl of […]
Passport to Black-Owned Business Holiday Pop-up Market
December 13-15! Greetings! Looking for last minute and unique holiday gifts? Come on over to Harvard Square. The Cambridge-Somerville Black Business Network (CSBBN) is pleased to share that we have 19 […]
Ben Abercrombie never stopped working after he was paralyzed in his first Harvard football game. Seven years later, he’s on the cusp of his degree.
By Tara Sullivan Globe Staff,Updated December 5, 2024 Ben Abercrombie, Harvard football player, loved nothing more than diving into the numbers of sports. Whether by adding to his own tackle […]
Van Leeuwen Grand Opening: Friday, 11/22
Grand Opening: Friday, 11/22Opening Celebration: Thursday, 12/5 with $1 scoops 12pm-2pm and free VL totes for the first 100 customers beginning at 12pm on 12/5 Also, exclusively for Harvard Square […]
Harvard Square RED LINE CLOSURE – November Commuter and Traffic Impacts Due to MBTA Red Line Closures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeremy WarnickDirector of Media RelationsCity of CambridgePIO@cambridgema.gov Cambridge, Mass., November 14, 2024 — Please be aware of the following commuter and traffic impacts in Cambridge and the greater Boston […]
Secret Santa for Seniors
Now in it’s 18th year, The Cambridge Police Department, in collaboration with community donors, will be assembling small gift bags for the “Secret Santa for Seniors” program. These seniors are […]
Harvard Square Kiosk/Plaza Construction Update
The City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will wrap up the first phase of construction at Mass Ave and Dunster Street this week, weather permitting. All work will be contained within work […]
Harvard Square Business Association Announces 2025 Calendar of Events
The Harvard Square Business Association is delighted to announce the 2025 Preliminary Calendar of Events. The year ahead will see the return of our iconic events including Oktoberfest, HONK! and MayFair! We’re […]
25/8 artspace “To Grasp the Unattainable”
The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with Intercontinental Management and artist and community organizer Yolanda He Yang, is pleased to welcome “To Grasp the Unattainable”, the latest installation at […]
Heartwarming News from Harvard Square on this Election Day!
Little Tykes from Cambridge-Ellis School Doing Really Good Work in Harvard Square! As we anxiously await the outcome of this election day, The Harvard Square Business Association is pleased to […]
La Catrina – Atlixco on Display at The Charles Hotel
La Catrina – Atlixco is a monumental artisanal piece created using the cartonería technique, standing 4 meters tall with a dimension of 35m³, representative of Mexican and Atlixco culture. This artwork pays […]
UNION SQUARE DONUTS – Now Serving Espresso Drinks & Craft Beverages
Two-Bedroom Apartment for Rent at 24 Garden St.
Lovely two-bedroom apartment available for rent on the third floor of 24 Garden St, Cambridge. This charming apartment offers: It’s perfect for anyone looking to live in a vibrant, convenient […]
11th Annual Winter Warmth Drive
Dear friends, For the past 10 years, I have worked with First Parish Cambridge Unitarian Universalist, Harvard Square Business Association, Hilton’s Tent City, and the Central Square Business Improvement District, […]
Congratulations to long-time HSBA member, Community Charter School of Cambridge (CCSC) for being named a 2024 School of Recognition by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Dear CCSC Students, Families, and Staff, We are thrilled to share that CCSC is one of only 57 (out of over 1,700 public schools statewide) named a 2024 School of […]
Harvard Square Kiosk & Plaza Construction Update
Friends of Harvard Square, The City is pleased to provide this Construction Update for the Harvard Square Kiosk and Plaza project and other nearby construction projects. If you are interested […]
Celebration of Life for Councillor Joan Pickett
Julia Csekö’s solo exhibition Straight from the Heart – The Rant Series
The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with Intercontinental Management and artist Yolanda He Yang, is pleased to present the latest exhibit at the 25/8 artspace project located at 2 […]
Construction Project – Harvard Square Kiosk Plaza
Joyce Kozloff’s Harvard Square Mural at Risk of Disappearing
Deteriorating conditions threaten the artist’s homage to regional history and feminist art in the Cambridge transit station. Maya Pontone 19 hours ago Walk through Cambridge’s Harvard Square station on any […]
Paddy’s 5K
September 29th Paddys5K is Sunday, Sept. 29th, to support Cambridge Girls Softball. It’s also the 90th Anniversary! For the past 90 years, Paddy’s has been run by three generations of […]
Help Betsy Siggins Chronicle Folk Music History
Dear Friends, We are sharing a GoFundMe link (https://gofund.me/07030d5e) to enable our treasured Betsy Siggins to work with author Liz Thomson on the memoir she has long yearned to complete. […]
Live stand up comedy and trivia night
An Evening with Champions 2024
An Evening With Champions presents our 52nd annual world-class figure skating exhibition on September 13th and 14th at 7 PM at Harvard’s Bright-Landry Hockey Center, just a short walk (or […]
Cambridge City Councilor Joan Pickett dies following illness, officials say
By Nick Stoico Globe Staff,Updated September 1, 2024, 12:59 p.m. Cambridge City Councilor Joan Pickett died Friday following a brief illness, the city announced Saturday. Pickett, 69, won a seat on […]
Dementia’s next test: New Alzheimer’s diagnostics are coming
Longtime and beloved HSBA member, Dan Hogan, heroically confronts Alzheimer’s. His recent diagnosis has spurred his advocacy and activism to help end Alzheimer’s stigma. To learn more about Dan’s efforts […]
Guy Fieri features Cambridge restaurant in ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
The Mayor of Flavortown heads to Source in Harvard Square. By Katelyn Umholtz August 13, 2024 Flavortown fans of Greater Boston may hear a familiar name when watching the bleach-haired Guy […]
MOONBOX PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL COMEDY, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
For Immediate Release Media Contact Regina NorfolkRNCommunications, LLC508-494-6630 reginanorfolk@comcast.net MOONBOX PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL COMEDY, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELSSeptember 27th – October 13thArrow Street Arts BOSTON, MA – Moonbox Productions, […]