News from the Square
Stay current with what’s happening in Harvard Square. From member milestones and event announcements to community projects, awards, and press coverage of the neighborhood, this is where we share the news that matters to the Square. Want it delivered? Sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of the page.
Charles Square Winter Farmers Market Now Open!
We’re proud to say that this will be the first season of the Charles Square Winter Farmers Market!
Jean Appolon Expressions Annual “Help for Haiti” Fundraiser
Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 6 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. 50 Church Street, Harvard Square (in the former Fire +
Harvard Square Coat Drive to benefit the homeless
The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with CASPAR, will hold a coat drive to benefit the homeless, on Thursday,
Traffic Advisory for Harvard Square – Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday, November 13
The first-ever Cambridge Half Marathon (13.1 miles) will be held this Sunday, November 13 with the race beginning at 8
Cambridge Science Festival | Call for Entries Now Open!
Calling all scientists, science outreach professionals, and science enthusiasts – come join us! Pitch us an event you’d like
45TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOAST FOR GRENDEL’S DEN – GIVEN BY HSBA MEMBER, DANIEL BERGER-JONES OF CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL TOURS
It may be the happy hour nachos, or maybe the lack of TVs, or perhaps the unisex bathrooms, or maybe
BAKING WITH THE BRASS SISTERS
My love affair with Cambridge began sixty-seven years ago when I was a seven-year-old living in Winthrop, a small town
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH – 2016
Every March, the Harvard Square Business Association celebrates Women’s History Month, by publishing an annual list of our women business
Cambridge Prosperity; A point of view
In 1970 the Massachusetts legislature enacted rent control through statewide enabling legislation in response to a housing shortage. Initially several
Cambridge to open city’s first freestanding outdoor public toilet
It’s good news for those who have had to answer nature’s call while out exploring Cambridge: After years of research
THE ARTHUR J. SANTORO TAXI SCHOOL IN CAMBRIDGE; A SCHOOL IN JEOPARDY AND A CHANGING INDUSTRY.
In August of 2015, Cambridge taxi drivers took to the streets to protest the ever-increasing presence of Uber and Lyft.
Annual Tree Lighting at The Charles Hotel
The Charles Hotel kicks off the Holiday Season! Join us on Saturday, November 26th for the Lighting of the Harvard Square
Beat Brasserie Transforms to a Bavarian Beer Hall for the 37th Annual Oktoberfest in Harvard Square!
On Sunday, October 11th, 2015 from 11:00AM to 12:00AM, Beat Brasserie located in Harvard Square will transform into a Bavarian
OKTOBERFEST IS HERE, SO HEAD TO…BOSTON?
Bill Manley Greater Boston is traditionally known as a hub of Irish-American culture: the Celtics, the Kennedys, the pubs called
The Charles Square Garage is Awarded Green Garage Certification
“This award is the result of years of forward-thinking initiatives and management practices,” said Djamel Ghili, the Charles Square Garages
Passim Names Jim Wooster Executive Director
The Passim Board of Directors announced today that Jim Wooster has been named executive director of the organization. Wooster replaces
Harvard Square’s homeless youth to have beds of their own
Homeless youth are a sad but very real fixture in Harvard Square and two recent Harvard grads, motivated by that
12th annual Revels RiverSing, A Free Celebration of the Autumnal Equinox
Join thousands of voices in song as Revels waves goodbye to summer and welcomes in the fall at this FREE
Multi-use path unveiled near Cambridge Common
The new path along the Massachusetts Avenue side of Flagstaff Park creates a protected, two-way bicycle and pedestrian connection between
Concert by the El-Sistema Students at Longy School of Music
Longy’s unique music initiative brings together students from El Sistema-inspired music programs across Massachusetts and musicians from the Longy Conservatory