Parking Payment App Launches in Harvard Square
Passport app makes paying for parking easier in Cambridge
Community Charter School of Cambridge | looking for hosts for its unpaid internship program
Now in its 9th year, the program focuses on pairing local businesses and organizations with seniors for a mutually beneficial experiential learning opportunity.
Cambridge Fire Appeal
As most of you know, a devastating fire tore through a Wellington-Harrington community Saturday afternoon and evening.
Protected Bike Lane Demonstration Begins December 2016
Through a number of Policy Orders and other discussions, the City Council and the Cambridge community have made clear the strong desire for a demonstration of temporary protected bike lane infrastructure prior to the winter season.
OUT OF TOWN NEWS! WE CARE SO MUCH…ALWAYS HAVE AND ALWAYS WILL.
The Harvard Square Businessmen’s Association (HSBA) was founded in 1910 by a group of local businessmen to address the challenges created by the subway construction project. Their stated mission was […]
3rd Annual Winter Warmth Drive
A letter from Councilor Marc McGovern: Sometimes we get caught up working on the big picture of the big problems and overlook the fact that basic needs are not met. Help me provide some warmth this winter.
Charles Square Winter Farmers Market Now Open!
We’re proud to say that this will be the first season of the Charles Square Winter Farmers Market!
Jean Appolon Expressions Annual “Help for Haiti” Fundraiser
Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 6 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. 50 Church Street, Harvard Square (in the former Fire + Ice space)
Harvard Square Coat Drive to benefit the homeless
The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with CASPAR, will hold a coat drive to benefit the homeless, on Thursday, November 17th from 1pm-4pm at the Out of Town News Kiosk, 0 Harvard Square.
Traffic Advisory for Harvard Square – Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday, November 13
The first-ever Cambridge Half Marathon (13.1 miles) will be held this Sunday, November 13 with the race beginning at 8 a.m.
Cambridge Science Festival | Call for Entries Now Open!
Calling all scientists, science outreach professionals, and science enthusiasts – come join us! Pitch us an event you’d like to run in the Festival and hit “send” by Friday, December 2nd!
45TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOAST FOR GRENDEL’S DEN – GIVEN BY HSBA MEMBER, DANIEL BERGER-JONES OF CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL TOURS
It may be the happy hour nachos, or maybe the lack of TVs, or perhaps the unisex bathrooms, or maybe it’s just the happy hour nachos, but everyone comes here […]
BAKING WITH THE BRASS SISTERS
My love affair with Cambridge began sixty-seven years ago when I was a seven-year-old living in Winthrop, a small town on the North Shore of Massachusetts. The affair began like […]
Cambridge Prosperity; A point of view
In 1970 the Massachusetts legislature enacted rent control through statewide enabling legislation in response to a housing shortage. Initially several communities adopted rent control (including Somerville and Waltham) but only […]
Cambridge to open city’s first freestanding outdoor public toilet
It’s good news for those who have had to answer nature’s call while out exploring Cambridge: After years of research and input from the community, the city will officially open […]
THE ARTHUR J. SANTORO TAXI SCHOOL IN CAMBRIDGE; A SCHOOL IN JEOPARDY AND A CHANGING INDUSTRY.
In August of 2015, Cambridge taxi drivers took to the streets to protest the ever-increasing presence of Uber and Lyft. The demonstration was organized as a catalyst to encourage public […]
Annual Tree Lighting at The Charles Hotel
The Charles Hotel kicks off the Holiday Season! Join us on Saturday, November 26th for the Lighting of the Harvard Square Holiday Trees!
Beat Brasserie Transforms to a Bavarian Beer Hall for the 37th Annual Oktoberfest in Harvard Square!
On Sunday, October 11th, 2015 from 11:00AM to 12:00AM, Beat Brasserie located in Harvard Square will transform into a Bavarian Beer Hall complete with community tables, German food, a live […]
OKTOBERFEST IS HERE, SO HEAD TO…BOSTON?
Bill Manley Greater Boston is traditionally known as a hub of Irish-American culture: the Celtics, the Kennedys, the pubs called Murphy’s and Doyle’s and Clery’s. It may come as a […]
The Charles Square Garage is Awarded Green Garage Certification
“This award is the result of years of forward-thinking initiatives and management practices,” said Djamel Ghili, the Charles Square Garages account manager. “Sustainability is a philosophy that is prominently embodied at this specific asset.”
Passim Names Jim Wooster Executive Director
The Passim Board of Directors announced today that Jim Wooster has been named executive director of the organization. Wooster replaces Dan Hogan who is retiring effective August 31, 2015. Wooster will begin his new role on September 1, 2015.
Harvard Square’s homeless youth to have beds of their own
Homeless youth are a sad but very real fixture in Harvard Square and two recent Harvard grads, motivated by that grim reality, have gone about creating a shelter for them.
12th annual Revels RiverSing, A Free Celebration of the Autumnal Equinox
Join thousands of voices in song as Revels waves goodbye to summer and welcomes in the fall at this FREE family-friendly Autumnal Equinox celebration in Harvard Square and along the Charles River in Cambridge. Sunday, September 20, 2015 in Cambridge, MA
Multi-use path unveiled near Cambridge Common
The new path along the Massachusetts Avenue side of Flagstaff Park creates a protected, two-way bicycle and pedestrian connection between Harvard Square and Massachusetts Avenue northbound, while maintaining the same parkland and number of vehicle lanes.
Concert by the El-Sistema Students at Longy School of Music
Longy’s unique music initiative brings together students from El Sistema-inspired music programs across Massachusetts and musicians from the Longy Conservatory Orchestra for a series of intensive rehearsals and performances featuring nationally renowned guest artists and conductors.
Revels Hires Howard W. Grant as New Executive Director
Revels, Inc., the Watertown-based national non-profit performing arts company best known for its annual holiday production The Christmas Revels, is pleased to announce the appointment of Howard W. Grant as its new Executive Director.
Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe sold after six decades
The Cardullo family is parting ways with their longstanding business, Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe, a landmark in the heart of Harvard Square for the past six decades.
Big plans for Out of Town News
The iconic Out of Town News kiosk in Harvard Square could undergo some changes in the near future.
Nepal Disaster Relief in Harvard Square
Harvard Square Business Association members have come together to raise much needed funds for relief efforts in Nepal. To date, the earthquake on April 25th has killed more than 8,000 […]
Congratulations to Harvard Book Store for being named one of “16 Indie Book Stores We Love” by Fodor’s Travel!
“This local literary landmark was started with a borrowed $300 and has since been serving Cambridge for almost eighty-five years with its massive collection of new and used books.Harvard Books […]