Rose Byrne takes Hasty Pudding’s kicks in stride
By Jane Petersen Monday, February 16, 2026 Rose Byrne, center, was celebrated at the Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year parade on Friday. Hundreds of onlookers braved the cold Friday, “Byrne-ing” […]
Actress Rose Byrne honored as Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year with parade and roast
February 16, 2026 Dozens of cheering fans lined the streets of Cambridge Friday to celebrate the Australian actress Rose Byrne, who was honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year […]
Harvard Square Hosts Valentine’s Day Events This Weekend
Valentine’s Day weekend is quickly approaching, and Harvard Square is the place to be to celebrate the holiday. Here’s a look at some of the activities planned for the holiday:… […]
The Upscale Boston Restaurant Julia Child Loved Still Has A Table In Her Honor
Moriah House Feb 8, 2026 Julia Child headshot – Bettmann/Getty Images Julia Child was a home cooking icon famous for her no-nonsense techniques for whipping up everything from perfect potato salad to the […]
At 81, the ‘godfather of specialty coffee’ is still seeking perfection
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/02/06/george-howell-coffee-50-year-anniversary#:~:text=Amelia%20Mason,February%2006%2C%202026 It was roasting day at George Howell Coffee in Acton. A shiny industrial roasting machine thrummed loudly, while an employee monitored its vital signs on a pair of computer screens nearby. […]
Harvard Square staple Charlie’s Kitchen temporarily shutters following catastrophic water damage
Story by Cat Broughton A beloved, decades-old Harvard Square fixture has temporarily gone dark. Charlie’s Kitchen, the longtime Cambridge eatery located at 10 Eliot St, has closed following what the team describes as a “catastrophic leak […]
Learn more about the only brick-and-mortar romance bookstore in Greater Boston
Lovestruck Books is located in Harvard Square. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/video/learn-more-about-the-only-brick-and-mortar-romance-bookstore-in-greater-boston
Cambridge Community Looking To Help Popular Restaurant After Damages
Jan 29, 2026 Photo: Jay Willett/WBZ NewsRadio CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Charlie’s Kitchen, a favorite for many in Harvard Square, has been getting some much-needed support after some damage from the snowstorm […]
Charlie’s Kitchen Closes Indefinitely After Dishwasher Floods Building
By Adam Han, Crimson Staff Writer January 29, 2026 Charlie’s Kitchen — the longtime Harvard Square restaurant and bar — has closed until further notice after a malfunctioning dishwasher flooded the […]
Charlie’s Kitchen, beloved Harvard Square restaurant, to close ‘until further notice’ after apparent water damage
By Camilo Fonseca Globe Staff, Updated January 28, 2026, 4:11 p.m. Charlie’s Kitchen, a Cambridgeinstitution known for its cheap drinks and burgers, is closed “until further notice,” the restaurant said Wednesday. In […]
Charlie’s Kitchen in Harvard Square temporarily closes due to interior damage
A video shared by ownership on social media shows the inside of Charlie’s covered in water. By Katelyn Umholtz January 28, 2026 Charlie’s Kitchen, a Harvard Square institution known for its […]
“Selfless act” helps police officer in Harvard Square
By Jane Petersen Friday, December 26, 2025 The store fronts at Cardullo’s and Topdrawer, seen on Dec. 26, 2025. The person who intervened to help a Cambridge police officer on Sunday, […]
Remembering Robert Elliott and David Johnston
On December 23, 2025, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times David Johnston busking in Harvard Square. Photo: Nate Dow By William C. Shelton In the late 1980s Union Square after […]
Kyoyo Haus Review: A Modern Take on Mochi in Harvard Square
Kyoyo Haus is a new house-made mochi and boba opening in Harvard Square. By Michelle L. Yang By Capri S. Wayne, Crimson Staff Writer 3 days ago In November, Harvard students were treated […]
‘Even in a snowstorm, they’ll come.’ Lori McKenna returns to Passim (and her devout audience).
By Marc HirshPublished Dec. 16, 2025 Lori McKenna will perform four consecutive shows at Passim this weekend. • Becky Fluke Lori McKenna knows that it’s not always easy for folks to […]
Church Street sees the light again
By Tom MeekFriday, December 5, 2025 Tom MeekThe restored lighting at the Christian Science Reading Room on Church Street in Cambridge’s Harvard Square. A burst of brightness came to a gloomy […]
In Harvard Square, Muji takes over major storefront
By Dana Gerber Globe Staff,Updated December 4, 2025 In January, when Anthropologie closed up shop in Harvard Square’s historic Design Research building, questions swirled about what would replace it. It didn’t take […]
Muji Opens Twelfth Store in the U.S. in Harvard Square
he location has a rich design heritage that is tied to what was known as “Cambridge Modern.” By Rosemary Feitelberg November 25, 2025, 3:39pm For its latest store opening, Muji […]
Harvard Square’s Red House is being replaced by something historic but new: a club for Cambridge
By Marc Levy Saturday, November 15, 2025 Marc LevyRyan and Molly Lindbergh inside a gutted 98 Winthrop St. in Cambridge – the former Red House and future Cox Hicks Club – […]
Veritas and Vulnerability: Sexual Wellness in the Square
Sidney Regelbrugge 11.13.25: The Sex Issue, News Deep in Harvard Square, amidst the many coffee shops, bagel stops, and bookstores, stands “Good Vibrations,” a nationally known chain of sex-toy stores. Less […]
23 Church St. Lights Up After Restoration of Historic Light Fixtures
Historic lighting was restored to the exterior of 23 Church St. in November 2025. By E. Matteo Diaz By Jaya N. Karamcheti and Kevin Zhong, Crimson Staff Writers Yesterday After nearly 80 years in the […]
The Harvard Square “KiOSK” is a Waste of Space — and $12.6 Million
By Kate E. Ravenscroft, Crimson Opinion Writer Kate E. Ravenscroft ’26, a Crimson Editorial comper, is an English concentrator in Cabot House. 6 hours ago The Harvard Square traversed by Julia […]
Brother Blue was Cambridge’s beloved storyteller, street poet and philosopher
By Community Advocate Staff October 29, 2025 By Sharon OliverContributing Writer CAMBRIDGE – Harvard Square area has been home for a lot of “local celebrities” over the years. They may […]
Brass Band for Social Change: Honk! Fest Takes Over Harvard Square
Iris Zhan, Staff Writer | October 23, 2025 Iris Zhan Photos taken at the Honk! Festival On Sunday, Oct. 12, local activist organizations and activist street bands from across the country filled Harvard […]
Head of the Charles Boats Bring Bank for Harvard Square Businesses
Crowds gather in Cambridge during the 2025 Head of the Charles Regatta. By Pavan V. Thakkar By Jaya N. Karamcheti and Kevin Zhong, Crimson Staff Writers 18 hours ago The Head of the Charles Regatta […]
Cambridge businesses face 22% commercial property tax increase
Oct 22, 2025 Phil Tenser Digital Media Manager Cambridge businesses are facing a 22% increase in commercial property tax rates, a sharp rise that small business advocates say threatens their […]
Cambridge okays 22% commercial tax rate rise with vows for better process in next budget cycle
By Iselin Bratz Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Marc LevyShoppers pass by Petali in Cambridge’s Harvard Square on June 3. Business owners say they are concerned about property taxes being passed along […]
City Council Votes to Increase Property Taxes, Triggering Backlash from Business Owners
Cambridge City Council meetings are held at Cambridge City Hall, which is located in Central Square. The Council voted Monday on property tax increases. By Frank S. Zhou By Shawn A. Boehmer and Mackenzie L. […]
Cambridge is raising its commercial property tax rate by 22 percent. (That’s not a typo.)
By Spencer Buell Globe Staff,Updated October 21, 2025, 3:23 p.m. CAMBRIDGE — Sunny skies and crisp fall air brought huge crowds here for the Head of the Charles Regatta, which can […]
This Julia Child-Approved Restaurant Has A Corner Dedicated To The Legendary Chef
By Autumn Swiers Oct. 17, 2025 10:00 am EST Rick Friedman/Getty ImagesDespite never owning a restaurant herself, Julia Child built a transcendental career in the food world — and patronized her […]