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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 […]