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Curious George Is Packing His Bags In Harvard Square

BOSTON — Curious George & Friends in Harvard Square is closing after 15 years of business. Hillel Stavis and Donna Friedman launched the children’s book store in 1996 to honor their friends, H. A. and Margret Rey, the couple who created that naughty little monkey.

At Harvard Shelter, The Elite Serve The Homeless

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — As darkness falls on Harvard Square, students wrapped tight against the freezing cold hustle down icy, red-brick sidewalks and past snow banks, eager to reach the warmth of dorms and libraries.

Women’s History Month is celebrated in Harvard Square!

The Harvard Square Business Association is pleased to observe Women’s History Month in Harvard Square. We applaud our woman-owned businesses, women organization directors, and all women civic, political and academic leaders in Cambridge.

Shop for Japan Relief Day

Nearing two weeks since the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit northeastern Japan the effects continue to be felt by huge numbers of people. Black Ink wishes to make a gesture of support and concern.

Once Upon a Time in Harvard Square

Thank you, Boston, for not dumping beer on my wife during the Rangers-Bruins game on Saturday at the Boston Garden, even though she wore her blue No. 68 Jagr jersey and was cheering for New York. (A former colleague in Boston points out, “It may have been an oversight rather than a courtesy.