Harvard Square Media Room
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 […]
Generosity of student, businesses gets new wheelchair for Cambridge man
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: […]
&pizza and Milk Bar Partnership Obtains Initial Approval
In the latest twist in &pizza’s quest to open in the Brattle St. location that formerly housed newsstand Crimson Corner and restaurant Tory Row, the D.C.-based pizza chain has received […]
An Uncertain Future for Harvard Square
July 28, 2017 Six years ago, this magazine ran an article reflecting on the many changes Harvard Square had undergone in the past 25 years: the losses of The Tasty […]
Trust’s decision to sell buildings means big changes in store for Harvard Square
It’s been this way for years in Harvard Square — every time a business or property changes hands, it sets off debate about what the deal might mean for the […]