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City Council Demands Schedule for Harvard Square Theater Development
The Cambridge City Council passed an order urging billionaire developer Gerald L. Chan to publicly release a schedule for the development of the long-deserted Harvard Square Theater at a Council
Joe Bartley, founder of Mr. Bartley’s, remembered as ‘the magic of the square’
Joseph Bartley, who died on March 5 in Andover at the age of 87, is being remembered for his humor and warmth, and for growing an iconic Harvard Square business
The Curious George Store is set to stay in Harvard Square after all Boston Globe
November 20, 2017 Following a year of uncertainty, The World’s Only Curious George Store is poised to keep its spot in Harvard Square for the long haul. The iconic Cambridge
Square Property Values Nearly Doubled in Last Five Years
The assessed value of property in Harvard Square nearly doubled between fiscal years 2012 and 2017, an explosive growth that has contributed to rising rising rents and high turnover among
Cambridge residents fear repeat of Boston Calling noise issues
Nearly six months after the debut of the Boston Calling music festival’s new location across the Charles River in Allston, Cambridge residents remain concerned that festival organizers will be unable
Poor planning, outreach blamed for divisive bike lane debates in Cambridge
A City Council subcommittee agreed more outreach was necessary when planning future bicycle safety initiatives in Cambridge at an Oct. 10 public hearing, following backlash about a new protected bike
Bike lane backlash heats up in Cambridge
New separated bike lanes along Cambridge Street have drawn intense criticism from some residents who say the reduction in parking and the location of the spots are hurting area businesses
Generosity of student, businesses gets new wheelchair for Cambridge man
The outpouring of compassion and assistance to those wracked by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas is a remarkable testament to the human spirit that seeks to comfort and
A critically acclaimed restaurant debuted a new secret burger this weekend
A local chef known for his specialty burgers is bringing the beef to his second Cambridge restaurant. Chef Michael Scelfo celebrated the one-year anniversary of “coastally-inspired” Waypoint by debuting a
Bike land construction halted after businesses raise concerns
The city will hold a discussion over concerns raised by the business community regarding new bicycle lanes…
In Cambridge, a new bike lane and a plea for (gulp) patience on the roads
On Brattle Street’s busiest days, the bicycles used to swim upstream like salmon, headed (illegally) into two lanes of one-way traffic toward Harvard Square. Well, sometimes it was two lanes: