Harvard in the City
Harvard Partners With Boston, Cambridge Schools For Internet Network
In line with a new Harvard partnership with Boston and Cambridge, University President Drew G. Faust visited a Boston public ...
Fen-tastic Faust
University President Drew G. Faust threw the opening pitch at Fenway Park last night. Before Faust stepped on the field, Harvard athletes that won national championships last year were recognized for their accomplishments in front of the packed stadium.
Recession Over, NBER Says
The National Bureau of Economic Research, a Cambridge-based non-profit research organization that announces start and end dates of economic recessions, declared Monday that the recent U.S. recession officially ended in June 2009—well over a year ago.
City Council Discusses Housing, Tourism
Cambridge City Council met for the first time in the new fiscal year yesterday to discuss a wide range of issues that have been pressing the city’s residents, including funding for affordable housing in the city and increased summer tourism traffic.
Proposal to Move McDonalds Still Upsets Allston Residents
The Boston Redevelopment Authority held a community meeting last night to discuss for the second time a proposal to relocate a McDonald's in Allston.
Humanists Open New Community Center
Having outgrown a windowless, 80-square-foot office in the basement of Memorial Church, the Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard will open its own community center this week, according to the organization’s officials.
Flour Bakery Opens in Central Square
Flour—a bakery crafted by former Leverett House resident Joanne B. Chang '91—opened its newest store in Central Square.
College Housing Debates
In 1960, student housing—an essential component of the Harvard undergraduate experience—was on the verge of major transformation.
Summer Camp at Harvard
Academics aren’t the only thing drawing students to Cambridge, Mass. this summer. In addition to the 300 courses offered at Harvard Summer School, the University will be opening its pools, courts, gyms, and fields for a set of athletic training camps as well.
No More Allston Buys, Univ. Says
Although its year-long moratorium on property purchases in Allston will expire in two weeks, Harvard does not intend to purchase more real estate in the neighborhood in the coming months, according to University Executive Vice President Katharine N. Lapp.
First Date
In this series, columnist Lingbo Li will tackle all your questions about foodie life at Harvard and in the Cambridge/Boston ...
Students Run Marathon to Raise Money for Charity
A handful of Harvard students ran the Boston Marathon yesterday to raise funds for charity.
Boston Marathon 2010
This year's Boston Marathon attracted over 26,000 participants. Photographer Kathryn C. Reed documents the pre-race preparations, which start as early as 5:30a.m.
Clover Fast Food Lab To Open
The term “fast food” doesn’t usually conjure up images of healthy sandwiches and homemade popovers, but Ayr Muir, owner of a popular MIT food truck, is hoping to change that when he opens the latest extension of Clover Food Lab, a restaurant at 7 Holyoke Street in Harvard Square.
Allston Community Embraces Ed Portal
The walls are bright pastels: green, periwinkle, red, and orange. In the center of the large room, two young children, joined by two Harvard undergraduates, laugh in unison, shaking a bag full of ice, cream, and vanilla extract and dancing to “Walk Like an Egyptian.”
Crimson Cash To Expand in Square
More Harvard Square businesses have announced in the past month that they will accept Crimson Cash, a debit-based account that allows University affiliates to make purchases using their Harvard ID cards.
World Pillow Fight Day 2010
Boston’s celebration of World Pillow Fight Day 2010 took place in Cambridge Common on Saturday, April 3, 2010.