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In Photos: Hasty Pudding Theatricals Honors Rose Byrne
By Jason Deng, Lotem L. Loeb, and Sophia I. Scalet Hasty Pudding Theatricals kickstarted their 177th production season with their annual Woman of the Year Parade – honoring Australian actress Rose Byrne. Recently […]
Rose Byrne takes Hasty Pudding’s kicks in stride
By Jane Petersen Monday, February 16, 2026 Rose Byrne, center, was celebrated at the Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year parade on Friday. Hundreds of onlookers braved the cold Friday, “Byrne-ing” […]
Actress Rose Byrne honored as Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year with parade and roast
February 16, 2026 Dozens of cheering fans lined the streets of Cambridge Friday to celebrate the Australian actress Rose Byrne, who was honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year […]
Harvard Square Hosts Valentine’s Day Events This Weekend
Valentine’s Day weekend is quickly approaching, and Harvard Square is the place to be to celebrate the holiday. Here’s a look at some of the activities planned for the holiday:… […]
The Upscale Boston Restaurant Julia Child Loved Still Has A Table In Her Honor
Moriah House Feb 8, 2026 Julia Child headshot – Bettmann/Getty Images Julia Child was a home cooking icon famous for her no-nonsense techniques for whipping up everything from perfect potato salad to the […]
At 81, the ‘godfather of specialty coffee’ is still seeking perfection
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/02/06/george-howell-coffee-50-year-anniversary#:~:text=Amelia%20Mason,February%2006%2C%202026 It was roasting day at George Howell Coffee in Acton. A shiny industrial roasting machine thrummed loudly, while an employee monitored its vital signs on a pair of computer screens nearby. […]
Harvard Square staple Charlie’s Kitchen temporarily shutters following catastrophic water damage
Story by Cat Broughton A beloved, decades-old Harvard Square fixture has temporarily gone dark. Charlie’s Kitchen, the longtime Cambridge eatery located at 10 Eliot St, has closed following what the team describes as a “catastrophic leak […]
Learn more about the only brick-and-mortar romance bookstore in Greater Boston
Lovestruck Books is located in Harvard Square. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/video/learn-more-about-the-only-brick-and-mortar-romance-bookstore-in-greater-boston
Cambridge Community Looking To Help Popular Restaurant After Damages
Jan 29, 2026 Photo: Jay Willett/WBZ NewsRadio CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Charlie’s Kitchen, a favorite for many in Harvard Square, has been getting some much-needed support after some damage from the snowstorm […]
Charlie’s Kitchen Closes Indefinitely After Dishwasher Floods Building
By Adam Han, Crimson Staff Writer January 29, 2026 Charlie’s Kitchen — the longtime Harvard Square restaurant and bar — has closed until further notice after a malfunctioning dishwasher flooded the […]
Charlie’s Kitchen, beloved Harvard Square restaurant, to close ‘until further notice’ after apparent water damage
By Camilo Fonseca Globe Staff, Updated January 28, 2026, 4:11 p.m. Charlie’s Kitchen, a Cambridgeinstitution known for its cheap drinks and burgers, is closed “until further notice,” the restaurant said Wednesday. In […]
Charlie’s Kitchen in Harvard Square temporarily closes due to interior damage
A video shared by ownership on social media shows the inside of Charlie’s covered in water. By Katelyn Umholtz January 28, 2026 Charlie’s Kitchen, a Harvard Square institution known for its […]