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 […]
PopUp Bagels ‘pop up’ in Harvard Square
As the stars of the show, these bagels have to make a good impression PopUp Bagels Bagels, $$ 1440 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138 Open daily 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Already a […]
Popping in to PopUp
Claire Chung 10.16.25: Down by the River, Arts It’s 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, and the Square is bustling with people proudly holding distinctive brown bags and sporting hats that […]
Harvard Square Needs More Local Businesses
By Ollie F. Ginnis By Claire V. Miller, Crimson Opinion Writer Claire V. Miller ’28, a Crimson Editorial editor, lives in Mather House. Yesterday As of Sunday, Sept. 28, the Starbucks located […]
‘Raises Your Spirits’: 46th Oktoberfest Features HONK! and Filipino American Festival
A crowd of thousands fills Harvard Square for its annual Oktoberfest. By Nika Imamberdieva By Theresa Bartelme F., Adam Han, and Nylah R. Jordan, Contributing Writers 13 hours ago Thousands of people gathered in Harvard […]
Boston Restaurant Talk
A news-based journal on the Boston restaurant scene. The owner of this blog is also the founder of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants, a website that focuses on local dining spots. Tuesday, October […]
Development on Harriet Jacobs House Continues Despite Pushback from Neighbors
The Cambridge Historical Commission approved a proposal to redevelop the Harriet Jacobs House in a Thursday hearing, despite backlash over the size of the building. The Jacobs House, which was […]
Open Sesame: Students Celebrate Grand Opening of PopUp Bagels with DJ, Merch
Pop Up Bagels opened its Cambridge location on October 10. By Michelle L. Yang By Sophia E. Alcacer and Christopher Schwarting, Contributing Writers Yesterday Even though Cambridge newcomer PopUp Bagels just opened in Harvard Square […]
HONK! parade brings music to the streets of Somerville, Cambridge
SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS: ‘Dr. Yes,’ plays his sousaphone as he marches with the Expandable Brass Band in the 20th annual Honk! Festival parade, on Oct. 12 2025. Over 30 bands from […]
PopUp Bagels Opens Third Massachusetts Shop in Harvard Square
PopUp Bagels, a rapidly expanding Connecticut-based chain famous for its “grip-rip-and-dip” interpretation of New York-style bagels, has opened its third Massachusetts location in Cambridge’s Harvard Square. The Cambridge store, at… […]
Closest neighbors aren’t satisfied with changes made to plan for Harvard Square hotel and homes
By Iselin Bratz Saturday, October 11, 2025 Cambridge Historical CommissionA rendering of an option for a hotel and homes plan in Cambridge’s Harvard Square. Designs for an eight-story hotel-and-homes project incorporating […]
5 things to do this weekend, including HONK! Fest and Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations
October 08, 2025 Massachusetts is home to several Indigenous tribes upholding vibrant cultures and active, engaged communities, and historically, Indigenous people lived in the state for thousands of years before […]
City Council delays vote on commercial tax increase
By Marc Levy Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Ceilidh YurenkaDenise Jillson, executive director of the Harvard Square Business Association, at a City Council meeting in 2016. The Cambridge City Council pushed pause […]
Cambridge Roads to Close Sunday for “Oktoberfest and Honk!” Parade Events
By Will O’Brien Published on October 07, 2025 Source: Google Street View This Sunday, the streets of Harvard Square will buzz with festivity and music, but drivers beware: the 46th annual Oktoberfest […]
Oktoberfest and Honk! Parade This Sunday: Anticipate Traffic Impacts in Harvard Square and Along Mass. Ave
October 07, 2025 • 1 day ago Please be advised of traffic impacts this Sunday, October 12, 2025, due to the Harvard Square Business Association’s 46th annual Oktoberfest and Honk! Parade. Please follow all posted detour […]
Fresh-Baked: PopUp Bagels To Open in Harvard Square Next Friday
Pop Up Bagels has a new location opening up soon at 1440 Mass Avenue. By Mae T. Weir By Jaya N. Karamcheti and Kevin Zhong, Crimson Staff Writers 3 days ago Harvard students will be […]
What Should Replace the Old Starbucks?
By Arezoo Ghazagh and Tehle E. Ross • 10/02/25 Prime real estate right here By Mirika J. Jambudi When one door closes, another door opens. With the Harvard Square Starbucks closing its doors last Saturday, we’re left […]