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Curious George, Urban Outfitters Could Face Closures
A number of Harvard Square retailers including the Curious George store and Urban Outfitters face likely eviction, as the owner of their iconic building seeks to transform it into a pedestrian mall.
Uno Leaves Pizza-Sized Hole in Harvard Square
Fans of Chicago deep-dish pizza and cheap appetizers will have a harder time finding culinary satisfaction in Harvard Square now that Uno Pizzeria and Grill has closed its local restaurant.
B.good Returning to Square Later This Month
Burger chain b.good will return to Harvard Square in the former home of O Sushi, on Eliot Street.
With Bike Locks, Activists Chain Themselves to City Hall at Demonstration
Black Lives Matter activists and allies gathered to demand increased affordable housing levels in Cambridge.
Fall Semester Brings New Businesses to Harvard Square
Students returning to campus for classes were welcomed by several changes to the local business landscape.
'Out of Town News' Planned Renovations Provoke Local Outcry
Out of Town News’ potential removal and plans for the iconic kiosk’s renovation have sparked outcry among some Cambridge residents.
Buoy Lee, Founder of the Hong Kong Restaurant, Dies at 90
Lee's son said he thinks she would most like to be remembered in her role as hostess at the Hong Kong restaurant and a friendly face for the customers entering over the decades.
Several Alumni Call for IOP Director Resignation
A group of University alumni have called for the resignation of Margaret A. “Maggie” Williams, calling her appointment to Hillary Clinton's transition team a "conflict of interest."
Summer School Student Drowns in Charles River
A Harvard Summer School student who was recovered from the bottom of the Charles River Friday night was pronounced dead by drowning, according to the Massachusetts State Police.
Cambridge Police Warn of Local ATM Skimming Scheme
A skimming device—hardware that reads and stores a person’s credit or debit card information at an ATM—was recently discovered attached to a machine at a local convenience store in Cambridge
Harvard Facilities Will Host Boston Calling in 2017
Boston Calling will be held at Harvard’s athletic complex in Allston in May 2017, marking a venue and scheduling change for the popular music festival.
Harvard and the Hub
In Faust’s and Walsh’s Relationship, a glimpse of the relationship between Harvard and its neighboring city is visible— particularly in light of Harvard’s Boston-based expansion.
Harvard Square Chained Down
Harvard Square is a constantly changing environment, but recent increases in rent prices and different shopping patterns have made it harder for smaller local establishments to remain in business alongside national chains.
Man Found in Charles River, Pronounced Dead
Massachusetts State Police pulled an adult male from the Charles River early Tuesday morning. He was transported to Mount Auburn Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Cambridge FY17 Budget Includes Millions for Local Renovations
Cambridge city councillors lauded a recently proposed $574 million city budget for the 2017 fiscal year that appropriated millions of dollars for projects in Harvard Square, and increased educational funding while holding property taxes relatively steady.
Criticized for Lack of Transparency, Boston Redevelopment Authority Applies a Fresh Coat of Paint
Backed by Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the BRA is seeking a facelift after reforming its management structure, neighborhood planning, and community outreach.
For Local Media, Small Staff Cover Busy Cambridge
For a city of just over 100,00 residents, Cambridge boasts a surprising number of media outlets dedicated to covering local news, with little if any paid staff.
Call Him Nadeem: Cambridge's Unconventional Politician
One thing is certain: Nadeem A. Mazen is not a traditional politician.
After Low Turnout, Coop Board Moves to Application
After years of low voter turnouts during its board elections of student representatives, the Harvard Coop changed its board recruitment process last year from open elections to formal applications.
Students to Step Into Shoes of Homeless Newspaper Vendors
Two local high school students are planning the Empathy Project, an initiative to raise awareness of homeless newspaper vendors on May 7, with the support of the Harvard Square Business Association.
Powered by Cheers, Students Run the 120th Boston Marathon
Surrounded by cheering supporters, handmade signs, and countless bottles of Gatorade, Harvard students—and at least one dean—took to the streets for the 120th annual Boston Marathon on Monday.
Harvard's $1 Billion Science Complex Approved by BRA
The Boston Redevelopment Authority, the city's urban planning body, unanimously voted to approve Harvard’s proposed $1 billion science and engineering complex on Thursday, nearly a decade after the agency gave its approval to the University’s first iteration of the building in 2007.
Square Businesses Gear Up for Visitas
As students prepare to welcome the Class of 2020 on campus for Visitas, Harvard’s weekend for its admitted students, local businesses are likewise gearing up for their arrival.
Harvard Democrats Continue Rally for Candidates
Ahead of next week’s New York primaries, Harvard’s Democratic student groups hope to gain momentum as they continue to their phone bank efforts for upcoming primary states.
City Council Meeting Focuses on Increasing Affordable Housing
At its Monday meeting, the Cambridge City Council tackled issues ranging from the affordable housing crisis, to a potential medical marijuana dispensary, and prescription drugs disposal.