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Hong Kong Billionaire Buys Up Harvard Square Real Estate
Harvard Crimson March 5, 2014 Billionaire Hong Kong investor and Harvard School of Public Health alumnus Gerald L. Chan has made waves in Harvard Square in recent months with purchases
Hong Kong Restaurant Celebrates 60th Anniversary
When Buoy Lee, owner and founder of the Hong Kong Chinese restaurant, first walked by the property on 1238 Mass. Ave. in 1954, she could sense its potential. “I thought
At Alden & Harlow, a chef gets personal
Alden & Harlow, the new Harvard Square restaurant from chef Michael Scelfo, located in the former Casablanca space.
For Square Homeless, Winter Puts Pressure on Stretched Resources
The winter of 2013-2014 has not been an easy one for Harvard Square’s homeless population, but most winters are not. With nearly a foot of snow last week and more
The Grafton Era
Harvard Square is a place where even the threatened passing of a Dunkin’ Donuts can prompt student outrage; passion for favorite food haunts runs deep. While both students and restaurants
Alden & Harlow Opens in Square, Offers Family Atmosphere and Ties to Square History
Alden & Harlow, the restaurant that opened Friday in its location under Cafe Algiers on 40 Brattle St., pays homage to Harvard Square with its decor, its independent ownership, and
Felipe’s Owners Hope New Features Will Be Worth the Walk
Students might have to walk a little farther for their late night burritos once Felipe’s Taqueria, the popular Harvard Square Mexican restaurant, completes its move from Mt. Auburn St. to
Portland Loo Coming to Harvard Square
The City of Cambridge finalizes plans to install a public toilet in Harvard Square On June 18th the Cambridge Public works department held a public meeting on Harvard Square improvements
Boston’s Celtic Music Fest Set for 1/10-11
Celebrating the Boston area’s abundance of Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and other Celtic-related music and dance traditions, BCMFest (Boston’s Celtic Music Fest) begins its second decade on January 10 and
The (Un) Changing Face of Harvard Square
January/February 2014For the last days of June we’re going to share our favorite stories and pictures from Scout’s decade of local reporting. We need you to share those stories alongside
A Guided Walk Through Harvard’s Campus Tours
On a typical summer day in Cambridge, a steady stream of guided tour groups will pass by Harvard’s architecturally unusual Science Center building. The stories these tourists are told are
Harvard Square To Support Local Businesses, Charities on Black Friday
Harvard Square is gearing up to usher in the holiday season with a unique take on the Black Friday tradition. The Harvard Square Business Association is planning to use the
