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Free Wifi Launches in Harvard Square
Harvard Square will launch free Wi-Fi to the public Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. The Harvard Square Business Association has been working in collaboration with Cambridge, Harvard University and Harvard
Square Unveils Free Internet
Seniors are about to lose their Harvard Internet access, but thanks to a new wireless network, those staying in the Square won’t be left stranded. The Harvard Square Business Association
Harvard Book Store Owner to Sell Shop
The owner of Harvard Book Store, an independent shop on the corner of Mass. Ave. and Plympton Street said this week that he planned to sell the shop that has
Next chapter for best seller: Harvard Book Store owner wants to move on, but not without ensuring shop’s future
The owner of the Harvard Book Store, a landmark that has been in the same family for 76 years, has put the store up for sale.
Ice Cream Joint Grows in Square’
Come this summer, there will be six ice cream or frozen yogurt stores within walking distance of the Yard, but only one of them will boast four walls of grass.
Construction Cramps Shops
Behind the concrete barriers and relocated traffic of Brattle Street, pedestrians may have noticed a cry for help posted above the green-striped awning of Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe: “CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
City Still Plans to Develop Wireless
Although Cambridge’s proposal to provide free citywide wireless Internet service—which was originally slated to be completed in 2006—has been delayed for two years, the city is still working with various
Back where she first started, Baez shows no signs of slowing
Joan Baez was doing what she always does at a concert, something as inane as tuning her guitar as the audience piped down. Except last night it felt particularly poignant,
Square Shelter Celebrates 25th Birthday
When James Shearer arrived at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter, he was without a job and living on the streets. But while living at the shelter, Shearer cofounded Spare Change
Award-Winning Documentary about Celebrated Harvard Square Performer Igor Fokin Benefits the Master Russian Puppeteer’s Family
All proceeds from the award-winning documentary, The Story of Fenist, about master Russian puppeteer Igor Fokin, are being donated by filmmaker Yelena Demikovsky to benefit his widow and three children.
Winter Day Out in Boston
BOSTON is a city of ghosts, but on the coldest of days, don’t expect them to come to you. Instead, visit Forest Hills Cemetery, a rambling Victorian-era burial ground about
What a Hoot: Passim brings back its past to celebrate its 50
Al Kooper, decked out in dark shades, was joking, but there was a hint of truth in his teasing. The show could run until midnight, he said, “but they are