Harvard Square Media Room

Welcome to the Harvard Square Media Room, your source for the latest news, announcements, and stories from one of the world’s most iconic neighborhoods. As a vibrant destination where history, culture, education, dining, shopping, and innovation converge, Harvard Square continues to inspire visitors, residents, and businesses alike.
CBS News

There’s a block in Harvard Square closing to traffic permanently. Here’s what it will become.

By Mike SullivanSeptember 19, 2025 / 11:31 AM EDT / CBS Boston There’s a block in Harvard Square that will close to traffic permanently and will become a pedestrian walkway and outdoor […]

Boston Globe

Block of Harvard Square will be permanently closed to traffic, European-style

By Madison Lucchesi Boston.com,Updated September 18, 2025, 7:00 a.m. The Cambridge City Council passed a motion to close a block in Harvard Square traffic to allow for outdoor dining spaces on […]

Herald

Cambridge planning to close Harvard Square street to car traffic, open it to pedestrians

Bailey Allen USA TODAY NETWORK – New England Officials in Cambridge are working on a plan to permanently block off a street in Harvard Square to car traffic, allowing pedestrians to use […]

WBZ News Radio

Lower Bow Street In Cambridge Is Set To Close And Become Pedestrianized

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Plans are in the work to permanently close off a block in Harvard Square to car traffic. Lower Bow Street is being fully pedestrianized in a new […]

Wicked Local

Revels RiverSing returns Sept. 20 to Harvard Square in Cambridge

Beth McDermottReporter assisted by AI Revels RiverSing, a beloved family-friendly fall tradition, is returning to Harvard Square on Saturday, Sept. 20. The annual sing-along celebration of the autumnal equinox kicks […]

Cambridge Day

Block of Harvard Square road will go traffic-free, but plan to repurpose T tunnel meets resistance

Home | Business + Money Block of Harvard Square road will go traffic-free, but plan to repurpose T tunnel meets resistance By Marc Levy Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Marc LevyA block of Bow […]

Boston.com

Block of Harvard Square will be permanently closed to traffic, European-style

Lower Bow Street will be closed to traffic to create outdoor patio space for restaurants. By Madison LucchesiSeptember 16, 2025 | 4:14 PM2 minutes to read The Cambridge City Council passed […]

The Crimson

Daily Provisions Bakes Its Way Into Harvard Square

The cafe chain Daily Provisions opened a location in Harvard Square this summer. By E. Matteo Diaz By Jaya N. Karamcheti and Kevin Zhong, Crimson Staff Writers Yesterday Daily Provisions is quickly becoming a daily […]

The Crimson

Lou’s Makes Its Own Kind of Music in Harvard Square

Lou’s has recently joined Harvard Square at 13 Brattle St. By Briana Howard Pagán By Jaya N. Karamcheti and Kevin Zhong, Crimson Staff Writers 12 hours ago Since opening late this July, Lou’s — located […]

The Crimson

Cambridge Historical Commission Allows Harriet Jacobs House Remodel to Continue

Near Brattle Square lies the home of Harriet A. Jacobs, a renowned author, teacher, and activist in the 1800s. By Jonathan G. Yuan By Summer E. Rose and Laurel M. Shugart, Crimson Staff Writers The […]

The Crimson

Harvard Square Eats Up the Opening of Beyond Full

Staff at Beyond Full stand beside Mayor E. Denise Simmons and Harvard Square Business Association President Denise A. Jillson for the restaurant’s ribbon cutting ceremony. By Elyse C. Goncalves By Christiana P. Foufas and Jaya […]

Cambridge Day

The 50-year journey of Deborah Mason, dancing and teaching her way throughout

By Sadie Barandes Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Deborah Mason Performing Arts Center via social mediaDeborah Mason, second from left, welcomes alums of her dance school on July 26. Most dancers end […]