Furnishing Hope – Home Goods Drive
April 6th – May 4th, 2026 Harvard Square–based nonprofit Furnishing Hope of Massachusetts is seeking Drive Captains, local Business Partners, and volunteers for its Spring Home Goods Drive. Furnishing Hope […]
The Curated Fridge Winter 2026 Show
Behind VA Shadows, in partnership with the Harvard Square Business Association and Intercontinental Management, is pleased to welcome The Curated Fridge Winter 2026 Show, the latest installation at the 25/8 […]
The Hasty Pudding Theatricals Announces Academy Award Nominee Rose Byrne as 2026 Woman of the Year
The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces ROSE BYRNE as the recipient of its 2026 Womanof the Year Award. From her iconic performances in […]
You’re Invited to Celebrate the Life of Renee Inomata
Harvard Square Luminary, Bob Hurlbut, passed away
Robert S. Hurlbut Jr., 88, died peacefully on December 22, 2025, from complications of heart disease, surrounded by his family. Bob was an educator, community activist, and lifelong supporter of […]
Harvard Square Hero
Good Morning HSBA Members and Friends, On Sunday, December 21st, Cambridge police were called to Cardullo’s after staff reported that an impaired man was being belligerent and refusing to leave the store. Harvard Square Patrol […]
A ‘radically inclusive’ brass band believes anyone can learn to play
August 08, 2025 Ali Boreiko plays at an an impromptu School of Honk performance at Harvard’s Science Center Plaza, in Cambridge, Mass. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR) On a Sunday in April, Cambridge […]
Earfull
Come on out to EARFULL’s last show of 2025, baby! It’s been another fun-packed season because of our wonderful artists and ALL OF YOU! Thank you, from the bottom of our […]
Help Keep “The Fridge in the Square” Full
Help Keep “The Fridge in the Square” Full — So Our Neighbors Don’t Go Hungry In Harvard Square, there’s a simple idea that works: a community fridge and pantry outside […]
UpNext Partner Mayfly Opens Upcycled Fashion Storefront
Back to News Mayfly Opens Upcycled Fashion Storefront at The Garage in Harvard SquareMayfly is now open on the second floor of The Garage in Harvard Square. Mayfly is asustainable […]
Rupture – 25/8 artspace Gallery
Behind VA Shadows, in partnership with The Harvard Square Business Association and Intercontinental Management, is pleased to welcome the group exhibition Rupture (and its infinite ripples), the latest installation at […]
You’re Invited to the Veterans Day Event on Cambridge Common
Annual Veterans Day event at the Cambridge Common on November 11th at 11AM at the Cambridge Common located at 1500 Mass Ave here in Cambridge. Parking Is Free as it’s a […]
Police Cadet Exam on Saturday, November 15th
Hello friends:I want to inform you that the Cambridge Police Department has set the date for the Police Cadet Exam on Saturday, November 15th. I’m reaching out to our CPD […]
Councillor Patty Nolan, chair of Health and Environment Committee calls a special meeting on energy capacity planning.
Councillor Patty Nolan, will chair a Health and Environment Committee meeting of the Cambridge City Council to discuss energy capacity planning in Cambridge. This meeting will occur at City Hall […]
A Whale of a Tailgate
The Sea Hag Restaurant is throwing a barbeque from 12 – 6 pm on Bow Street. Join us as we fire up the grill, and serve a special menu on […]
MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
Life Along Cambridge’s Main Artery A documentary by Federico Muchnik PREMIERES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th at NOON. BRATTLE THEATRE, HARVARD SQUARE. A high-flying whirlwind grand tour of Mass. Ave. featuring stunning […]
Cambridge Day Names Award-Winning Journalist Michael F. Fitzgerald as New Editor-in-Chief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Board Members Rick Harriman & Niko EmackPhone: 617-571-0320 (Rick) | 617-645-7784 (Niko)Email: rick@cambridgenews.org;niko@cambridgenews.orgDate: Thursday, September 11, 2025 CAMBRIDGE, MA –– In a move to strengthen the reach […]
“On My Way to Work” – 25/8 artspace Gallery
Behind VA Shadows, in partnership with the Harvard Square Business Association and Intercontinental Management, is pleased to welcome “On My Way to Work”, the latest installation at the 25/8 artspace […]
Harvard Square – Restoration and Development Project – 17 Story Street Notice of Public Meeting
Public Notice: Hotel and Residences Project & Historic Preservation 127 Mt Auburn St and 17 Story St, Cambridge, MA Date: August 22, 2025 Subject: Zoning Approval under Cambridge Zoning Ordinance, […]
Paddy’s 15th Annual Road Race & Block Party
Heat Blooms
Heat Blooms Raises Awareness about Extreme Heat in Harvard Square and its Serious Health Impacts across Massachusetts Heat Blooms builds upon Art for Public Good’s mission to use handcrafted, human-scale […]
Exciting new HSQ Real Estate Project – Informal Neighborhood Meeting
On August 12th from 6pm to 7pm, our member First Cambridge Capital, will be hosting a virtual meeting to discuss an exciting new project at 17 Story Street. The project, which is outlined in the […]
Summer Dine Out Week 2025
August 3rd – August 16th Alden & Harlow Located at 40 Brattle Street, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Inspired […]
2025 Best of Boston in Harvard Square
Congratulations to Harvard Square’s Best of the Best! Best Burger, Casual Tasty BurgerForget the Golden Arches: When we want a fast-food burger with flair, we turn to our own hometown […]
12th Annual Boston JerkFest is Bigger Than Ever Before
2-Day Festival Featuring Alison Hinds, Third World, Junior Toots and More! Boston, MA (June 20, 2025) – Get ready for a two-day explosion of Caribbean vibes! Boston JerkFest returns to […]
60 years ago, Bob Dylan’s Boston debut was a freewheelin’ good time
Sometimes there’s a very thin line between being a musical sensation and no one being certain exactly how you spell your stage name. If you were paying attention in April […]
Community News – Important Survey, please take a moment to participate.
Our local newspaper, The Cambridge Chronicle, was founded in May of 1846 and is the oldest weekly newspaper in the United States. Sadly it no longer reports on important issues (politics, business […]
Faro Café in Harvard Square is giving off major Café Pamplona vibes
From 1959 to 2020, people went to 12 Bow St. in Harvard Square for a sense of community. The reason why was the Spanish-styled Café Pamplona, a favorite haunt for […]
Debra Wise Appointed as Revels’ Associate Artistic Director
Monday, April 10, 2023 WATERTOWN, MA – Revels, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Debra Wise as its new Associate Artistic Director. Co-Founder and former Artistic Director of […]