Dine Out Week – Harvard Square
March 10th – 23rd More information coming soon!
A new and uplifting partnership for Harvard Square’s Fridge in the Square
The Harvard Square Business Association (HSBA) is pleased to announce the return of “Fridge in the Square”, a community led food program for those in need. This program, hosted by First […]
ANNETTE BENING IS WOY!
Dear Patrons and Alumni, Finally, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… The Hasty Pudding Theatricals is thrilled to announce ANNETTE BENING as our 74th annual Woman of the Year! Hot […]
Chocolate Wrap Up!
Important Information regarding Redline Closure
We received the flyer and statement below from Brooke McKenna, City of Cambridge Commissioner, Traffic Parking & Transportation. Brooke states, “The T will be replacing redline service with shuttle buses […]
Sad News – Rachael Solem
The Harvard Square Business Association is devastated to announce the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Rachael Solem. The announcement below was shared by Rachael’s Daughter, Briana Pearson. There […]
Cambridge City Council Elects E. Denise Simmons as Mayor
E. Denise Simmons, a longtime Chamber member and small business owner was elected on Monday, January 1st, for a third term as Mayor. Simmons, a lifelong Cambridge resident, and former […]
Fernald named director of Harvard Museums of Science and Culture
Caroline Jean Fernald has been named executive director of Harvard Museums of Science and Culture, Hopi Hoekstra, Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences announced today. Fernald […]
National Association of Women Artists
Artist of the Week National Association of Women Artists Artist of the Week NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN ARTISTS Dear NAWA Members and Friends, NAWA is thrilled to share that this […]
This opinion piece from State Senator Brownsberger is in regards to the cost associated with getting to net zero.
The Harvard Square Business Association and many of its members have espoused similar opinions over the past few years. OPINION WILLIAM BROWNSBERGER THE RECENT report of the Commonwealth’s Climate Chief does an […]
Club Passim Announces Lineup for 21st Annual Boston Celtic Music Festival Set to Take Place January 11-14, 2024 across venues in Cambridge and Somerville, MA
Le Vent du Nord to perform at Nightcap Finale (Cambridge, MA) The 21st annual Boston Celtic Music Festival (BCMFest) returns to Club Passim and Harvard Square, with added venues like the […]
Obama, Bezos, and Mr. Wonderful: Inside the Hash House of Harvard’s Elite
Henrietta’s Table might not look like a three-star restaurant—but its clientele would have you guessing otherwise. “There’s no telling who you’re going to see,” says one patron, while another dubs […]
2024 Volunteer Fair Small Business Sponsorships
White Lights 2023
Harvard Square is glowing with holiday spirit. As the days grow shorter, the sights and sounds of winter fill the streets. The Square radiates warmth and welcoming lights and will […]
The Third Painted Burro Restaurant Opens Its Doors in Historic Harvard Square
WHO:The Painted Burro Harvard Square is celebrating its GRAND OPENING after openingits doors last week! WHAT:Located in the heart of Harvard Square in the former Border Cafe space, the restauranthas […]
Harvard Square Mourns the Loss of Hillel Stavis
Hillel Stavis, former proprietor of now legendary WordsWorth Books of Harvard Square in Cambridge, Mass., died suddenly Friday October 20, 2023, in Eaton, N.H. He was 78. For nearly 30 […]
10th Annual Winter Warmth Drive
Dear friends, For the past 9 years, I have worked with First Parish Cambridge Unitarian Universalist, Harvard Square Business Association, Hilton’s Tent City, and the Central Square Business Improvement District, […]
Sad News – Sheldon Cohen
It is with profound sadness that we share that Sheldon Cohen, founder of Out of Town News, philanthropist and beloved friend, passed away on Sunday, October 15th at the age […]
Paddys 5k Road Race
Moonbox Presents: SWEENEY TODD
October 13th-November 5th Come and visit your good friend, Sweeney… Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s landmark musical tells the tale of a resourceful pie shop owner and a vengeful barber out for blood. […]
Exciting News! Regattabar Reopens its Doors at the Charles Hotel
Beloved music club announces its triumphant return to Boston’s music scene The Harvard Square Business Association is delighted to announce the long-awaited reopening of Regattabar, an iconic venue beloved as the […]
Sad News
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of our dear friend, longtime Harvard Square supporter and wonderful community partner, Atieno Adoyo Pilipa Steen Simmons, who left us […]
Mass Ave Improvements – Harvard Square
In April 2022, staff recommended, and City Council approved a full construction approach for implementing separated bike lanes through Harvard Square due to heavy bus stop activity and the need for bus […]
Micha Winkler Thomas Appointed Deputy Director of the Harvard Art Museum
Photo: Margot Schulman Photography.Cambridge, MAAugust 25, 2023 Martha Tedeschi, the Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard Art Museums, announced today the appointment of Micha Winkler Thomas as the […]
Gateway Arts Exhibit in Harvard Square
For the past two years, the Harvard Square Business Association (HSBA), local Cambridge artist Kyoko Ono and Beacon Capital Partners, owners of One Brattle Square, have to coordinated ongoing art exhibits. […]
City Manager Addresses Latest Conversations Regarding Our Unhoused Community
August 27, 2023 • 1 day ago A Statement from City Manager Yi-An Huang Over the last weeks, I’ve had a number of conversations with City Councilors, business and nonprofit leaders, and […]
CCAE’s Kitchen To Have A New Name!
Over the past six years as Director of Development at Cambridge Center for Adult Education, and a board member before that, Mary-Catherine Deibel (pictured above in her signature magenta scarf) […]
Resources For Those in Need
In February of 2023, the Harvard Square Business Association met with faith based leaders and social services agencies to compile a list of resources for the unhoused and those who […]
Buildings in Cambridge Are Going Fossil Fuel Free
What does Cambridge’s fossil fuel free policy really mean and how does it impact your business? Developing new buildings and renovating old ones in Cambridge is about to become even […]
Congratulations to Harvard Square’s Very Own Advice Guy!
George Viall, a 76 year old retiree, can often be found in the center of Harvard Square giving out sage advice to people passing by – just so long as […]