Local Artists Mark Ostow and Lennie Peterson Featured at the Harvard Square Kiosk
The Harvard Square Business Association is pleased to feature the work of two distinguished local artists, Mark Ostow and Lennie Peterson, for the dual purpose of chronicling the pandemic and celebrating Black History […]
Celebrating Black History Month
Last month, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, artist Lennie Peterson partnered with the HSBA to display a 3’ x 6’ mixed media portrait of Nina Simone in the Harvard […]
‘Love Notes’ Please send us yours!
Please share your love story in a few paragraphs or less (connected to the Square or not) and e-mail it to us at hsba@harvardsquare.com. We will print, laminate and display as […]
“Lovin the Square” Daily Pandemic Portrait Series by Mark Ostow
We are so excited to be working again this year with award-winning Cambridge photographer, Mark Ostow, who we have been partnering with since 2007. Mark has chronicled the pandemic every […]
Julia Child Drama Series Ordered for HBO Max
Sarah Lancashire and David Hyde Pierce star in the drama from showrunner Chris Keyser. HBO Max is moving forward with a drama focused on the life of famed chef Julia […]
Harvard Square Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Harvard Square Business Association has partnered with its longtime member, the Cambridge Forum in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Tuesday, January 19th from 3:00 until 4:00 […]
Immediate Restaurant Relief – Gov. Baker signed Economic Development bill
Dear HSBA Members and Friends: We are delighted to report that last evening, Governor Baker signed the Economic Development bill that included the 15% Delivery Fee Cap on third party […]
NINA SIMONE “VISITS” HARVARD SQUARE KIOSK, AS A PRELUDE TO MLK DAY
A 3’ x 6’ portrait of Nina Simone is being installed today in the Out of Town News Kiosk in Harvard Square as a prelude to Martin Luther King’s Day […]
Special Edition Newsletter – January 2021
Celebrating Dr. King, the great state of Georgia, Out of Town News, Fridge in the Square and so much more! “Martin, Are You Still Marching?”Performed by: Squares in the SquareWritten […]
Kenyan Giraffes Have Taken Over Out of Town News!
If you happen to be in Harvard Square, take a peek inside the Out of Town News Kiosk…it has been taken over by giraffes! If you are not in the area, […]
A local restaurant steps up for community COVID-19 relief.
The holidays have always been a time of giving back for Michael Gulesarian, whose family has owned and operated Harvard Square’s Sheraton Commander Hotel and Nubar restaurant for three generations. […]
Let Hope Ring: Holidays in Harvard Square
Let Hope Ring: Holidays in Harvard SquareChurches, Bell Ringing, Giving and Poetry As an alternative to traditional holiday events, Harvard Square Business Association and their partners will hold safe activities to celebrate […]
Department of Labor Standards – Massachusetts Retail Business Letter
The Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards prepared a Retail Advisory “Holiday Shopping and COVID-19 Workplace Safety Standards for Retail”. I hope this document is helpful to you as you prepare […]
White Lights
November 25, 2020 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 […]
Cambridge City Council pitting businesses against schools.
Cambridge City Council moves to close indoor dining, gyms, casinos and other non-essential indoor activities…pitting businesses against schools. A late policy order by Mayor Siddiqui and Vice Mayor Mallon (outlined […]
Katie Armstrong Selected as HUECU Chief Financial Officer
Harvard Square’s Thanksgiving Trees
The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with its longtime and treasured member, Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site, is pleased to present Harvard Square’s “Thanksgiving” trees. These whimsical trees, festooned […]
COVID-19 Testing Site in Harvard Square
Thank you Trinity Property Management! Cambridge Pandemic Collaborative Formed to Coordinate Covid-19 Testing The City of Cambridge announced today that it will begin offering COVID-19 testing for residents seven days a […]
FACEOFF on FACEBOOK! Mary Catherine vs. Rachael Solem in a Cambridge Edition of Monopoly – HSQ Facebook Live at 3:00 on Friday the 13th!
Dear Friends, Happy Friday the 13th! We are so excited to announce that the Cambridge Edition of Monopoly was released today! This is a long-anticipated event for us. As far […]
Restaurant Dos/Don’ts
How to Support Your Favorite Restaurantsfrom Harvard Square Restaurant Owners & ChefsDos and Don’ts Harvard Square Business Association restaurant members, under the leadership of Restaurant Committee chair, Kari Kuelzer, owner of […]
Cambridge Police Increases Visibility Around Election
Cambridge Police Increases Visibility Around Election The Cambridge Police Department has prepared thorough plans to ensure enhanced security and a safe environment the days leading up to, day of and […]
Cambridge Community Foundation and City of Cambridge launch a new Cultural Capital Fund with over $600K
Cambridge Community Foundation and City of CambridgeJoint Media Advisory Contacts: Lauren Marshall, Director of Marketing and Civic Engagement, Cambridge Community Foundation lmarshall@cambridgecf.org; 617-872-6543 Lee Gianetti, Director of Communications and Community Relations, […]
8th Annual Winter Warmth Drive
Dear Friends, I don’t need to tell you that unhoused folks in Cambridge face life and death during the colder months. This year, with fewer shelter beds, indoor spaces closed, […]
Trademark Tours, Harvard Tour, 2021 Launch – Details and Rates
Tour Operators of the World! Trademark Tours (offering tours of Harvard and MIT) is busy preparing for the 2021 tour season. We look forward to a great travel rebound. Below […]
Congratulations Leavitt & Peirce!
Good news can never be given too late. In January of 2020, our longtime Harvard Square Business Association member Leavitt & Peirce was named #8 in FORBES list of the top ten independent retail experiences […]
Help Save the Restaurant Industry!
Harvard Square Business Association Member, John Schall, owner of El Jefe’s Taqueria on Mount Auburn Street is holding a PRESS CONFERENCE on Wednesday, September 9th at 2:00 p.m. on the steps of […]
Artist Selected To Create Monumental (Printed) Mural For Harvard Square
A monumental (printed) mural will debut in Cambridge’s Harvard Square this fall. Patricia Thaxton has been selected by the City of Cambridge to design 700 hundred feet of vinyl construction […]
UPCOMING SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR HARVARD SQUARE
As a part of the City’s Vision Zero rapid response protocols, staff conducted a preliminary site visit after the fatal crash that occurred last week in Harvard Square. During the […]
2020 Best of Boston in Harvard Square
Experience the Best of Boston right here in historic Harvard Square! From outstanding restaurants to trendy music venues, there’s something for everyone. Whether you want to enjoy some of Boston’s […]
It Takes A Community…A new shelter for the unhoused
December 16th, 2020 City of Cambridge Contact: Lee Gianetti, Director of Communications & Community Relationslgianetti@cambridgema.gov For Immediate Release New Transition Wellness Center Opens Today at Spaulding HospitalWill Serve […]