Harvard Square Media Room
A Look into Old Harvard: Leavitt & Peirce
Although Harvard Square has undergone considerable changes over the centuries, a handful of remnants of “Old Harvard Square” still stand today. Leavitt & Peirce, the iconic tobacco storefront, is the […]
NYC-based ice cream chain Van Leeuwen opening 3 Boston-area locations
Lesley University students fill Harvard Square community fridge
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — They’re lifelines for those in need tucked away in communities across the country and in Massachusetts: Community fridges offering food with no questions asked for anyone to […]
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will open a trio of scoop shops; Greenway food trucks roll into town April 1
COMING SOON: New York sensation Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will open a trio of scoop shops in the Boston area, starting this spring. They’ll begin with Chestnut Hill (55 Boylston St.), followed […]
Here’s when Van Leeuwen ice cream shops will open around Boston
The popular NYC chain will open locations in the Seaport, Harvard Square, and Chestnut Hill. Looking for a new ice cream parlor? We’ve got the scoop. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will […]
25 Things To Do with Kids in Harvard Square
Harvard Square is a great hangout for students and young professionals, but its full of things to do with kids. With one of the best playgrounds in the Boston area, […]
Here’s the Scoop: Van Leeuwen’s to Open in Harvard Square
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will look to be the crème de la crème of ice cream selections in Harvard Square as it is set to open a Cambridge location in […]
Despite cancelled Prudential expansion, Harvard Book Store sees bright future for independent book sellers
Harvard Book Store owner Jeff Mayersohn told GBH News that he was excited by the opportunity to expand to the Prudential Center, a marquee downtown shopping location. With an expected […]
City Council Supports Local Real Estate Tax, Discusses Municipal Housing Vouchers
The Cambridge City Council voted to support a tax on large real estate transactions and discussed the feasibility of municipally-funded housing vouchers during a Monday evening meeting. Councilors voted 6-2 […]
Rachael Solem, Longtime Irving House Proprietor, Remembered for Her Impact on Local Businesses
Celebrating Harvard Square’s Newest Performance Space
ARVARD SQUARE’S newest performance venue, Arrow Street Arts (ASA), celebrates its official opening with a weeklong festival starting March 23. Featuring regional artists, organizations, and diverse genres, the event will showcase talents from […]
The Surprising Return of Tracy Chapman: Will There Be More?
Tracy Chapman was 45 years old when she finished her 2009 summer tour at The Fillmore in San Francisco. Although she had achieved every level of success as a recording […]