25/8 artspace, “After Flood”
The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with Intercontinental Management, is pleased to welcome Eben Haine’s solo exhibition “After Flood”, the latest installation at the 25/8 artspace project located at […]
What’s the best restaurant near you? Check out USA TODAY’s 2025 Restaurants of the Year.
After the positive feedback from our inaugural USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year and Bars of the Year stories published last year, our extensive team of dining writers has once again collaborated to answer […]
Community Generosity in Cambridge
February 2025 Dear Editor, Cambridge residents, your generosity in 2024 was extraordinary! Together, you donated over 321 thousand pounds of clothing and household goods to Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, a […]
Winter Dine Out Week 2025
February 23rd – March 15th More information coming soon!
Ice Bumper Cars Are Coming to Harvard!
This fun activity is the newest highlight of Harvard Common Spaces WinterFest! Harvard is cranking up the fun this winter as Ice Bumper Cars whiz onto the Science Center Plaza. […]
Passim Announces New Executive Director
Executive Director Announcement! Dear Passim Community, On behalf of the Passim Board, I’m thrilled to share the news that after an extensive national search, we’ve selected Michael Busack as our new […]
Massachusetts restaurant donating drink sales proceeds to California fire relief efforts
By Paul Burton Updated on: January 12, 2025 / 1:43 PM EST / CBS Boston CAMBRIDGE – As wildfires continue to cause destruction in California, people and businesses in Massachusetts are looking […]
CHESTNUT HILL REALTY AMONG BEST PLACES TO WORK IN MULTIFAMILY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 23, 2024 CHESTNUT HILL REALTY AMONG BEST PLACES TO WORK IN MULTIFAMILY CHESTNUT HILL, MA – Chestnut Hill Realty has received national recognition as one of […]
25/8 artspace “Tired Clichés”
The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with Intercontinental Management, is pleased to welcome “Tired Clichés”, the latest installation at the 25/8 artspace project located at 2 Linden Street in […]
The COOP Unveils Winner of First-Ever Holiday Storefront Design Competition
The COOP Unveils Winner of First-Ever Holiday Storefront Design CompetitionCAMBRIDGE, Mass., December 18, 2024 — The COOP, a cornerstone of the Harvard and MIT communities since 1882, is unveiling the […]
White Lights 2024
Harvard Square is glowing with holiday spirit. As the days grow shorter, the sights and sounds of winter fill the streets. The Square radiates warmth and welcoming lights and will […]
A Ministry of Presence
Capuchin friars bring food and supplies to Harvard Square’s homeless. by Lydialyle Gibson, Harvard Magazine On Thursday afternoon at exactly 3 o’clock, a small white van emerged from the swirl of […]
Passport to Black-Owned Business Holiday Pop-up Market
December 13-15! Greetings! Looking for last minute and unique holiday gifts? Come on over to Harvard Square. The Cambridge-Somerville Black Business Network (CSBBN) is pleased to share that we have 19 […]
Ben Abercrombie never stopped working after he was paralyzed in his first Harvard football game. Seven years later, he’s on the cusp of his degree.
By Tara Sullivan Globe Staff,Updated December 5, 2024 Ben Abercrombie, Harvard football player, loved nothing more than diving into the numbers of sports. Whether by adding to his own tackle […]
Van Leeuwen Grand Opening: Friday, 11/22
Grand Opening: Friday, 11/22Opening Celebration: Thursday, 12/5 with $1 scoops 12pm-2pm and free VL totes for the first 100 customers beginning at 12pm on 12/5 Also, exclusively for Harvard Square […]
Harvard Square RED LINE CLOSURE – November Commuter and Traffic Impacts Due to MBTA Red Line Closures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeremy WarnickDirector of Media RelationsCity of CambridgePIO@cambridgema.gov Cambridge, Mass., November 14, 2024 — Please be aware of the following commuter and traffic impacts in Cambridge and the greater Boston […]
Secret Santa for Seniors
Now in it’s 18th year, The Cambridge Police Department, in collaboration with community donors, will be assembling small gift bags for the “Secret Santa for Seniors” program. These seniors are […]
Harvard Square Kiosk/Plaza Construction Update
The City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will wrap up the first phase of construction at Mass Ave and Dunster Street this week, weather permitting. All work will be contained within work […]
Harvard Square Business Association Announces 2025 Calendar of Events
The Harvard Square Business Association is delighted to announce the 2025 Preliminary Calendar of Events. The year ahead will see the return of our iconic events including Oktoberfest, HONK! and MayFair! We’re […]
25/8 artspace “To Grasp the Unattainable”
The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with Intercontinental Management and artist and community organizer Yolanda He Yang, is pleased to welcome “To Grasp the Unattainable”, the latest installation at […]
Heartwarming News from Harvard Square on this Election Day!
Little Tykes from Cambridge-Ellis School Doing Really Good Work in Harvard Square! As we anxiously await the outcome of this election day, The Harvard Square Business Association is pleased to […]
La Catrina – Atlixco on Display at The Charles Hotel
La Catrina – Atlixco is a monumental artisanal piece created using the cartonería technique, standing 4 meters tall with a dimension of 35m³, representative of Mexican and Atlixco culture. This artwork pays […]
UNION SQUARE DONUTS – Now Serving Espresso Drinks & Craft Beverages
Two-Bedroom Apartment for Rent at 24 Garden St.
Lovely two-bedroom apartment available for rent on the third floor of 24 Garden St, Cambridge. This charming apartment offers: It’s perfect for anyone looking to live in a vibrant, convenient […]
11th Annual Winter Warmth Drive
Dear friends, For the past 10 years, I have worked with First Parish Cambridge Unitarian Universalist, Harvard Square Business Association, Hilton’s Tent City, and the Central Square Business Improvement District, […]
Congratulations to long-time HSBA member, Community Charter School of Cambridge (CCSC) for being named a 2024 School of Recognition by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Dear CCSC Students, Families, and Staff, We are thrilled to share that CCSC is one of only 57 (out of over 1,700 public schools statewide) named a 2024 School of […]
Harvard Square Kiosk & Plaza Construction Update
Friends of Harvard Square, The City is pleased to provide this Construction Update for the Harvard Square Kiosk and Plaza project and other nearby construction projects. If you are interested […]
Celebration of Life for Councillor Joan Pickett
Julia Csekö’s solo exhibition Straight from the Heart – The Rant Series
The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with Intercontinental Management and artist Yolanda He Yang, is pleased to present the latest exhibit at the 25/8 artspace project located at 2 […]