Harvard Square
Harvard Square Businesses Donate to Marathon Victims
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, many Harvard Square restaurants and businesses are donating portions of their sales to help victims of the attacks.
Celebrations After Authorities Capture Suspect #2 in Marathon Bombings
The line outside of JP Licks in Harvard Square is out the door after Boston Police announced the capture of suspect #2 in the Boston Marathon Bombings in Watertown, MA. After being on lockdown since early friday morning, shops in the square started to reopen friday night.
Celebrations After Authorities Capture Suspect #2 in Marathon Bombings
Mikey (left) dances with his co-worker to Fleetwood Mac in Berk's Shoes & Clothing on JFK St. after opening their shop late Friday night. Celebrating the capture of the 2nd suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings, when asked how long they would be open until tonight, Mikey beamed "However long we want!".
Attention, Class of 2017: Faust's Advice for Prefrosh
Hey, Prefrosh! Can't make it to Visitas this weekend? Eager to make your choice before then so you can have fun? Want to feel more confident in your tentative decision to stay away from New Haven? Look no further for guidance. We spoke with University President Drew G. Faust and asked her what advice she would give to potential members of the Class of 2017.
Square Eateries Go Gluten-Free
Choosing where to eat among the many options in Harvard Square can be challenging. The decision is even more difficult for those with dietary restrictions. In the past few decades, doctors have started to diagnose celiac disease—an autoimmune disease related to gluten—at greater rates, and researchers have theorized that causes of the disease may be genetic. Now, Harvard Square eateries are making a push to help their gluten-intolerant customers.
Call on Brattle
Cambridge Police block off a section of Brattle Street and turn away pedestrians and traffic in front of Burdicks and Gutman Library in response to a bomb threat Monday afternoon. The threat was cleared at 4:40 p.m.
Ben & Jerry's Teams Up With PBHA
Today may have been free cone day, but the more-than-usual goodness is lasting all month at our local Ben & Jerry's. People in Harvard Square now have a new option for delicious food that will satisfy both their physical hunger and their desire to do good. PBHA has teamed up with Ben & Jerry's to offer a new flavor of ice cream called "What-SUP."
Clover Brings the Farm to You
Perhaps you grew up in a more rustic locale, where the approach of summer meant prospects of fresh juicy berries and vine-ripe tomatoes. Perhaps that just sounds deliciously un-HUDS-like. If you'll be around Harvard this summer, you may be in luck. This year, Clover Food Lab is bringing produce from local farms to city dwellers through its Community-Sourced Agriculture program, which allows consumers to buy a share in one of the small farms and then receive a portion of the farm's crops every week during harvest season.
Toscano Brings Tuscan Cuisine To Harvard Square
A recent addition to local dining options brings a taste of Tuscany to Harvard Square.
Toscano
Toscano, an Italian restaurant offering upscale Tuscan fare, opened in Harvard Square in late March. Toscano replaces Cafe of India on Brattle Street.
