Union Square Donuts Set to Delight Cambridge’s Harvard Square with Scrumptious Expansion
Cambridge’s Harvard Square beckons a new denizen – local favorite Union Square Donuts eyeing expansion to this historic location as per NBC Boston. An inviting sign at 15 John F. Kennedy […]
Cambridge Church to remove 302-year-old golden rooster weathervane
The golden rooster that keeps watch over Cambridge Common atop the spire of the First Church in Cambridge will be leaving Harvard Square after 150 yearsthis fall, and the congregation […]
Nine Ways to Spend Your Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend
This Monday marks Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to commemorate the Indigenous peoples of America. As you enjoy the last bits of warm weather, take some time to learn about […]
Union Square Donuts Is Getting Ready to Open in Cambridge’s Harvard Square
A local group of donut shops appears to be close to opening another new location, and this one will be its first in Cambridge. According to a source (Adam Adkison), […]
Historic golden rooster in Harvard Square could soon come down for repairs – and possible sale
Drone video of the more damaged side, by First Church. The leaders of First Church in Cambridge plan to take down the “golden cockerel” weathervane that has topped the church […]
10 things to do in Boston this weekend
Let loose at Honk Festival Two popular festivals will join forces this Sunday when Honk Fest, Somerville’s annual brass band extravaganza, heads to Harvard Square for its Oktoberfest celebration. Honk […]
Crafting Community: How Harvard Square’s Open Market Impacts Local Arts
The Harvard Square Open Market sign greets visitors as they enter the market. Nestled in the heart of Harvard Square, Church Street bustles with vibrant creativity every Sunday. The Harvard […]
44th Annual Oktoberfest to Be Held in Harvard Square Next Weekend
The Harvard Square Business Association has announced the return of the 44th Annual Oktoberfest and the fabulously madcap 18th Annual HONK! Parade on Sunday, October 8th, 2023. Come be a […]
Joe’s Pizza Expands its Dough-main into Harvard Square
New York-based chain Joe’s Pizza welcomed customers on Sept. 15, bringing the iconic taste of its NYC-style pizza to Harvard Square. Located on 3 Brattle St., the storefront is the […]
NYC Icon Joe’s Pizza Lands in Harvard Square
A pepperoni slice from Joe’s Pizza. Legendary NYC slice shop Joe’s Pizza has started selling its pies at its first Boston-area outpost, in Harvard Square. 3 Brattle Street
Joe’s Pizza, an iconic New York City spot, opens in Harvard Square
The restaurant serves guests until 3 a.m. Pizza fans have reason to celebrate — a famous New York City shop known for its street slices has debuted in Cambridge. Joe’s […]
Joe’s Pizza debuts in New England with latest location in Cambridge’s Harvard Square
A legendary pizza shop that started in New York City 48 years ago has officially debuted in New England with its first Massachusetts location in the Boston area. Joe’s Pizza […]
Raise a glass to Oktoberfest fun
If you love fun, festivals and maybe a little beer, you know what this time of year means: Oktoberfest. Greater Boston and New England at large is at no shortage […]
Joe’s Pizza, a New York classic, is now open in Harvard Square until 3 a.m.
Who said local nightlife was dead? Greenwich Village classic Joe’s Pizza is now open at 3 Brattle St. in Harvard Square, says partner Pino Vitale. Owner Joe Pozzuoli (who, coincidentally, […]
Painted Burro and Jaho coffee and wine are near long-awaited openings in Harvard and Central
Repairs and renovations are complete at a Painted Burro location in Cambridge’s Harvard Square. (Photo: Tom Meek) Two of Cambridge’s longest-awaited eateries showed signs of life Thursday, winning approvals from […]
A memorable missive from the ‘legal department’ at ‘Car Talk’
It’s great that the “Car Talk” gang’s Dewey, Cheetham & Howe window is being preserved in Harvard Square (“Preserved: One window into a madcap past,” Page A1, Sept. 12). But the […]
Why you should visit Boston this autumn
The autumn months bring with them a treasure trove of cultural events in the Greater Boston area. Though it’s not an exhaustive list, here are some that we think should be top […]
Five Back Bay Actors Star in the Tony Award-Winning Musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Back Bay actors, Joy Clark, Eva Colliou, Ana Viveros, Alan Cid, and Klara LaGuardia, star in Moonbox Productions’ upcoming production of the Tony-Award-winning musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of […]
Storied jazz club Regattabar is back in full swing with grand reopening
Regattabar, where giants such as Sonny Rollins, Dizzy Gillespie and Herbie Hancock have all played, has been closed for more than three years. That changes Friday, when the iconic jazz […]
Rodney’s reopens in Harvard Square; train-based festival honoring dead poets celebrates Sylvia Plath; Massachusetts Book Award honorees announced
Rodney’s reopens in Harvard Square Rodney’s occupied a central spot in Central Square for over two decades, a singular shop for used books, vintage posters, and sturdy bookshelves for sale, […]
After a long pause, Regattabar’s reopening brings jazz back to Harvard Square
For many Boston jazz fans, the question of whether the Regattabar would ever present music again seemed open and shut. Like every other music venue in the area, it was […]
Rodney’s Bookstore Turns a New Page in Harvard Square
Rodney’s Bookstore opened in Harvard Square at 23 Church St. on Sept. 1. By Tracy Jiang Nearly three years after closing in Central Square in 2020, Rodney’s Bookstore has found its new home in […]
As the neighborhood changes, Harvard Square’s ‘Dewey, Cheetham & Howe’ window lives on
The sign survived a recent renovation, and will continue to overlook the square indefinitely — living on as one of the area’s most beloved landmarks. By the early 1990s, big […]
Friendly Toast Lands Butter Side Up In Harvard Square
Friendly Toast, an all-day brunch restaurant and bar, unveiled its new home in Harvard Square in late July. The newly opened restaurant at 1230 Massachusetts Ave. is the sole Friendly […]
At Harvard Square’s Las Palmas, line up early for empanadas
Where to: Las Palmas in Harvard Square. Why: For fresh empanadas, towering sandwiches, and bowls from a Roslindale favorite, now a storefront at the Garage on Mt. Auburn Street. Las […]
Listen to live street music at Somerville’s HONK! Festival
The boisterous festival of street activist bands returns to Davis Square Oct. 6-8. From Friday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 8, street bands take over Somerville’s Davis Square for a […]
5 restaurant openings we’re excited about this month
Add these new restaurant openings to your list. As summer slips away, there’s an entire lineup of new restaurants we can’t wait to visit this fall, including a just-opened 18-course […]
Two Boston-area restaurants serving up Hawaiian specials to help to feed families affected by deadly wildfires
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. (WHDH) – Two local restaurants are serving up support for those impacted by the deadly Hawaiian wildfires. They’re participating in a nationwide movement to help feed the families […]
Power restored to Harvard Square after manhole explosions
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Power was restored to an area of Cambridge late Wednesday night after a series of manhole fires in Harvard Square. The area was closed to both pedestrians […]
Manhole fire in Cambridge shuts down Harvard Square, firefighters say
An explosion from a manhole in Cambridge shut down part of Harvard Square to traffic on Wednesday, with police and firefighters investigating what happened. The Cambridge Fire Department initially posted on […]