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Founded in 1630, the venerable college town of Cambridge has long been one of the nation’s intellectual centers. Anchored to the banks of the Charles River by both Harvard University
Curious George Store may lose its home
Curious George, the lovably troublesome monkey of H.A. Rey’s children’s book series, could be one step closer to eviction this week.
Fall Semester Brings New Businesses to Harvard Square
Students returning to campus for the fall semester were greeted by a number of new businesses in Harvard Square, with several more preparing to open in the coming weeks. Tom’s
‘Out of Town News’ Planned Renovations Provoke Local Outcry
The potential removal of iconic local business Out of Town News and plans to renovate the store’s kiosk have sparked outcry among Cambridge residents, even though the structure itself is
Buoy Lee, Founder of the Hong Kong Restaurant, Dies at 90
Mary (Buoy) Lee, the founder and matriarch of the Harvard Square landmark Hong Kong Chinese restaurant, a favorite haunt of students and locals alike for more than six decades, died
Press time for iconic newsstand
Out of Town News, the iconic newsstand in Harvard Square that for decades served as a gathering place for academics, students, residents and reading fans in search of newspapers and
Where to get your Harry Potter on this weekend
Good news for wizards and muggles alike, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” a two-part play based on a new story by J.K. Rowling, is set to be released Sunday
Salsa takeover in Brattle
Hirlley Livianu and her husband, Matei, of Salsa Matei Dance Company, lead the crowd through a salsa move on Friday evening, July 22, in Brattle Plaza. The Harvard Square Business
Who painted all the utility boxes in Harvard Square?
The words ‘utility box’ and ‘canvas’ don’t often go together, but in Harvard Square they now do.
Who painted all the utility boxes in Harvard Square?
The words “utility box” and “canvas” don’t often go together, but in Harvard Square they now do. This spring, local artists working with the Harvard Square Business Association gave makeovers to 12
Harvard Square Chained Down
This March, b.good was forced to shutter its Harvard Square restaurant to make way for renovations to Harvard’s Smith Campus Center. After nearly 10 years of operating the locally-sourced burger
Square Businesses Gear Up for Visitas
As students prepare to welcome the Class of 2020 on campus for Visitas, Harvard’s weekend for its admitted students, local businesses are likewise gearing up for their arrival. The Office
