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Cambridge: The Paris of the ‘00s?
Ah, Paris. Strolling along the banks of the Seine, munching fresh croissants, watching the surging euro turn your dollar into a worthless scrap of paper. Since the floundering economy means […]
Look Out, Comcast and Verizon: Bicoastal Startups Are Bringing Free Wi-Fi to Harvard Square (and Elsewhere Soon, We Hope)
Why isn’t there free Wi-Fi everywhere? I ask this as I sit in an Espresso Vivace in Seattle, typing away and enjoying free wireless (and a truly terrific latte—easily an […]
Businesses, City Launch Free Public Wi-Fi in Harvard Square
Home to one of the world’s top universities, Harvard Square normally hosts the exchange of ideas, but can now host the exchange of data, too. On Wednesday a number of […]
Free Wifi Launches in Harvard Square
Harvard Square will launch free Wi-Fi to the public Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. The Harvard Square Business Association has been working in collaboration with Cambridge, Harvard University and Harvard […]
Square Unveils Free Internet
Seniors are about to lose their Harvard Internet access, but thanks to a new wireless network, those staying in the Square won’t be left stranded. The Harvard Square Business Association […]
Harvard Book Store Owner to Sell Shop
The owner of Harvard Book Store, an independent shop on the corner of Mass. Ave. and Plympton Street said this week that he planned to sell the shop that has […]
Next chapter for best seller: Harvard Book Store owner wants to move on, but not without ensuring shop’s future
The owner of the Harvard Book Store, a landmark that has been in the same family for 76 years, has put the store up for sale.
Ice Cream Joint Grows in Square’
Come this summer, there will be six ice cream or frozen yogurt stores within walking distance of the Yard, but only one of them will boast four walls of grass.
Construction Cramps Shops
Behind the concrete barriers and relocated traffic of Brattle Street, pedestrians may have noticed a cry for help posted above the green-striped awning of Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe: “CITY OF CAMBRIDGE […]
City Still Plans to Develop Wireless
Although Cambridge’s proposal to provide free citywide wireless Internet service—which was originally slated to be completed in 2006—has been delayed for two years, the city is still working with various […]
Back where she first started, Baez shows no signs of slowing
Joan Baez was doing what she always does at a concert, something as inane as tuning her guitar as the audience piped down. Except last night it felt particularly poignant, […]
Square Shelter Celebrates 25th Birthday
When James Shearer arrived at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter, he was without a job and living on the streets. But while living at the shelter, Shearer cofounded Spare Change […]