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Church Street sees the light again
By Tom MeekFriday, December 5, 2025 Tom MeekThe restored lighting at the Christian Science Reading Room on Church Street in Cambridge’s Harvard Square. A burst of brightness came to a gloomy […]
In Harvard Square, Muji takes over major storefront
By Dana Gerber Globe Staff,Updated December 4, 2025 In January, when Anthropologie closed up shop in Harvard Square’s historic Design Research building, questions swirled about what would replace it. It didn’t take […]
Muji Opens Twelfth Store in the U.S. in Harvard Square
he location has a rich design heritage that is tied to what was known as “Cambridge Modern.” By Rosemary Feitelberg November 25, 2025, 3:39pm For its latest store opening, Muji […]
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 […]