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Harry Potter 7.2: The End of Our Childhood?
In half an hour, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2"—the final installment of the movie series based on J.K. Rowling's books—will be released in the United States. Then what happens?
Final 'Harry Potter' Movie To Screen a Day Early in Harvard Square Theater
Harvard students and employees will be able to see the much-awaited "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" on Thursday, hours before its nationwide release.
Bank Robbed in Harvard Square
A man allegedly stole more than $3,000 from a Harvard Square bank on Monday, according to police.
Free Slurpees at 7-Eleven
To celebrate 7/11/2011, 7-Eleven is giving out free Slurpees today. Be warned, though—there's only room for 7.11 ounces in their special birthday cup. But hey, it's hot outside, and the Slurpees are free, so we're not complaining.
Harry and the Potters To Smackdown in 'Hogwart' Square
The wait is over—Harry and the Potters will be returning to 'Hogwart' Square. To celebrate the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2"—the final installment of the Harry Potter movie series based on the popular book series by J.K. Rowling—the Harvard Square Business Association is throwing "The Best Harry Potter Party EVER, Part 2: Smackdown in Hogwart Square."
Bartley Identifies 'Suspects' Who Broke Store Window
Michelle Obama, Ted Kennedy, Skip Gates, and Bill Bartley all have one thing in common—they sure didn't break Mr. Bartley's window over the holiday weekend. But who did?
Fourth of July Weekend Music in Cambridge
This Friday afternoon at 12:30 p.m., the St. George's School for Girls performed in Winthrop Square Park outside Peet's Coffee & Tea. Their performance included a choir, saxophones, brass, and jazz musicians. The all-girls boarding school from Edinburgh, Scotland is touring Massachusetts; their first stop was in Cambridge.
Funk N' Junk
We spotted this drumming duo performing at the Harvard Square T stop on Saturday. Their music group Funk N' Junk is all about improvisation on junk found in garages and hardware stores.
The Closing Bookstores
The Globe Corner Bookstore (the lower marker) and Curious George & Friends (the top marker) in Harvard Square will both close in June.
Two Harvard Square Bookstores To Close
The Globe Corner Bookstore and Curious George & Friends will close their doors in June, shuttering two of the Square's most distinctive booksellers.
Free Ben & Jerry's on Brattle Street
Zipcar is driving around the Boston area handing out Ben & Jerry's, and it turns out one of its stops today is Brattle Street.
The Changing Face of Harvard Square
Hidden between the nationally-recognized names reside independent businesses that hold on to what was once the foundation of Harvard Square.
Businesses Open New Locations in Harvard Square
Locally-owned, independent eateries and national chains, including Pinkberry and Starbucks, opened new stores throughout Harvard Square this year.
Starbucks Opens New Location
A new Starbucks Coffee shop opened in the center of Harvard Square on Friday morning with a small ceremony, in which General Manager C. Shane Sykes cut a green ribbon separating a small crowd of eager customers from the double doors to the two-story cafe.
Bartley's Rapture Burger
Bartley's Gourmet Burgers just revealed its latest creation the Rapture Burger. For $11.70, you can get your burger with holy Swiss cheese and heavenly Jalapeno-pineapple relish. A halo of onion rings finishes off this dish for your last supper.
Starbucks Ribbon Cutting
Starbucks opened its new location in front of the Pit in Harvard Square today. Watch to see a ceremonial ribbon cutting event and the store open its doors for the first time.
There's Another Starbucks in Town
Starbucks opened its new location in front of the Pit in Harvard Square today.
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