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.

Help Keep “The Fridge in the Square” Full
Help Keep “The Fridge in the Square” Full — So Our Neighbors Don’t Go Hungry In Harvard Square, there’s a
UpNext Partner Mayfly Opens Upcycled Fashion Storefront
Back to News Mayfly Opens Upcycled Fashion Storefront at The Garage in Harvard SquareMayfly is now open on the second

Rupture – 25/8 artspace Gallery
Behind VA Shadows, in partnership with The Harvard Square Business Association and Intercontinental Management, is pleased to welcome the group

Support our Vets – Special Opportunity for HSBA Members
Dear HSBA Members, I know this is last minute, however, our good friend, Cynthia Harris, ED of the Department of

Young Harvard Square Worker Fighting Stage IV Cancer. Anna Mae’s Journey to Healing.
27 year old Anna Mae Becker is fighting Stage IV Cancer; she is a long-time Harvard Square friend, supporter and

You’re Invited to the Veterans Day Event on Cambridge Common
Annual Veterans Day event at the Cambridge Common on November 11th at 11AM at the Cambridge Common located at 1500 Mass

Revels’ Announces Incoming Artistic Director
Dear Friends, I will aspire to reach out to you individually over the coming days–as I intended to do today–with the

A Harvard Square Love Story that spans 50 Years…
On October 3rd, 2000, a sweet surprise kiss between Linda Scharf and Peter Gold took place in front of the

Harvard Square Organizations Remain Steadfast in their Fight Against Hunger
Established in 2020 during the height of Covid by the HSBA, “Fridge in the Square” provides food and toiletries to

Police Cadet Exam on Saturday, November 15th
Hello friends:I want to inform you that the Cambridge Police Department has set the date for the Police Cadet Exam

Councillor Patty Nolan, chair of Health and Environment Committee calls a special meeting on energy capacity planning.
Councillor Patty Nolan, will chair a Health and Environment Committee meeting of the Cambridge City Council to discuss energy capacity

A Whale of a Tailgate
The Sea Hag Restaurant is throwing a barbeque from 12 – 6 pm on Bow Street. Join us as we

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
Life Along Cambridge’s Main Artery A documentary by Federico Muchnik PREMIERES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th at NOON. BRATTLE THEATRE, HARVARD SQUARE.
Cambridge Day Names Award-Winning Journalist Michael F. Fitzgerald as New Editor-in-Chief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Board Members Rick Harriman & Niko EmackPhone: 617-571-0320 (Rick) | 617-645-7784 (Niko)Email: rick@cambridgenews.org;niko@cambridgenews.orgDate: Thursday, September 11, 2025
“On My Way to Work” – 25/8 artspace Gallery
Behind VA Shadows, in partnership with the Harvard Square Business Association and Intercontinental Management, is pleased to welcome “On My
Harvard Square – Restoration and Development Project – 17 Story Street Notice of Public Meeting
Public Notice: Hotel and Residences Project & Historic Preservation 127 Mt Auburn St and 17 Story St, Cambridge, MA Date:
Heat Blooms
Heat Blooms Raises Awareness about Extreme Heat in Harvard Square and its Serious Health Impacts across Massachusetts Heat Blooms builds
Exciting new HSQ Real Estate Project – Informal Neighborhood Meeting
On August 12th from 6pm to 7pm, our member First Cambridge Capital, will be hosting a virtual meeting to discuss an exciting new project at

12th Annual Boston JerkFest is Bigger Than Ever Before
2-Day Festival Featuring Alison Hinds, Third World, Junior Toots and More! Boston, MA (June 20, 2025) – Get ready for a two-day
