Harvard Students Restore the Old Burying Ground

Members of the Hasty Pudding Institute help revive the graves of former Harvard presidents. by Olivia Farrar Noah Basden ’26 (center) clears debris with a shovel. | photograph courtesy of denise jillson […]
Harvard University Men’s Hockey Supports “Fridge in the Square”

Harvard Athletics and the Harvard Square Business Association are teaming up to support the food pantry at the First Parish in Harvard Square, and have announced that $10 from every […]
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 […]
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 […]
White Lights 2025

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 […]
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 […]
The COOP Brings Storyfave to Cambridge, Showcasing the Future of AI-Powered Storytelling

The COOP Brings Storyfave to Cambridge, Showcasing the Future of AI-Powered StorytellingNew initiative brings generative AI to the COOP, enabling many to explore, create and preserve their own stories The […]
Harvard Square Business Association Announces 2026 Calendar of Events

Back to News The Harvard Square Business Association is delighted to announce the 2026 Preliminary Calendar of Events. The year ahead will see the return of our iconic events including Oktoberfest, HONK! and […]
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 […]
Support our Vets – Special Opportunity for HSBA Members

Dear HSBA Members, I know this is last minute, however, our good friend, Cynthia Harris, ED of the Department of Veteran’s Services reached out with a special request yesterday afternoon. Her […]
Revels’ Announces Incoming Artistic Director

Dear Friends, I will aspire to reach out to you individually over the coming days–as I intended to do today–with the very exciting announcement of Revels’ next Artistic Director. The best part […]
A Harvard Square Love Story that spans 50 Years…

On October 3rd, 2000, a sweet surprise kiss between Linda Scharf and Peter Gold took place in front of the House of Blues, 96 Winthrop Street in Harvard Square. Two […]
Harvard Square Organizations Remain Steadfast in their Fight Against Hunger

Established in 2020 during the height of Covid by the HSBA, “Fridge in the Square” provides food and toiletries to the most vulnerable in our community. The program operates under the […]
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 […]
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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 […]
