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.
WCVB

City councilors in Cambridge debating move to all-outdoor dining amid coronavirus spike

The number of COVID-19 cases has been up this week in Cambridge, so city councilors are now debating what to do next to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

Boston.com

Source, a progressive new pizza parlor, will open in Harvard Square

This farm-to-table pizza place has an environmental conscience.

The Daily Free Press

Harvard Square restaurants seek solutions to revenue losses from delivery apps

Some Harvard Square restaurants have joined delivery apps to attract customers during the pandemic, but these apps charge fees that make it difficult for restaurants to turn a profit.

WBUR

Cambridge Opens Public Showers As Housing Instability Grows

Two trailers opened for business Monday in a parking lot in Harvard Square. The long white units, next to a Harvard computer lab and across from a Mexican food restaurant, […]

Boston Globe

From burgers at the Tasty to frolicking in the Pit, readers share their memories of a bygone Harvard Square

Wicked Local

Cambridge encourages residents to ‘Pick it Up Cambridge’

The city of Cambridge, in partnership with the local business community, are launching “Pick It Up Cambridge,” a social media and print campaign to encourage patrons to call and pick […]

North Boston News

Cambridge business owner says life changed on her birthday

Erika Salloux will always remember this birthday. Salloux, a Certified Professional Organizer®, is the CEO and harmony coordinator at Living Harmony LLC in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She offers personal and business organizing and speaking […]

Bloomberg

Baystate Business: Harvard Square is Quiet

Denise Jillson, Harvard Square Association, on the impact of universities like Harvard cancelling activities due to the pandemic on her members

WCVB

Is Harvard Square at a tipping point?

There’s a hole in the heart of Harvard Square, the old Urban Outfitters building was demolished to make way for a retail and office complex. The Curious George store is […]

WCVB

Well-known restaurateur says too soon to reopen eateries safely

Independent restaurant owners seek $120 billion federal aid package

Lesley University News

Denise Jillson ’07 works to sustain Harvard Square through pandemic

Alumna tirelessly supports neighborhood and Cambridge community amid challenges of COVID-19

The Crimson

Harvard Square Hotel Opens Doors to Healthcare Workers, First Responders

The University-owned Harvard Square Hotel has opened its doors to medical workers and first responders as a place to stay near local healthcare facilities as they help fight the novel […]