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Cambridge Moves Forward with Public Toilet in Harvard Square
The toilet will be located between Harvard Yard and the Old Burying Ground and is expected to open later this fall or early next year.
Bow Street Dunkin’ Donuts Firms Up Plans for New Location
The store, whose facade made an appearance in the 1997 film “Good Will Hunting,” will make the move from its current location at 1 Bow St. to its new location at 1001 Mass. Ave. in early June.
Dunkin Donuts on Bow St.
The Dunkin’ Donuts branch at 1 Bow St is set to move to 1001 Massachusetts Ave. in early June.
Liquor Licenses Prove Critical for Local Restaurants
Though the process of obtaining a liquor license can be long and arduous, business owners are often willing to wait weeks, wading through multiple levels of red tape, to obtain a permit.
Ian Morris
Stanford Professor Ian Morris talks about his new book, "War! What Is It Good For?" at the Harvard Book Store on April 21.
Taco Truck in Felipe
The Taco Truck is moving into 83 Mt. Auburn St. which was formerly occupied by Felipe’s Taqueria until it moved to Brattle Square.
The Taco Truck Will Move into Old Felipe's Site
Students may be familiar with The Taco Truck from its current mobile location outside the Science Center.
Felipe's
Felipe’s will be moving from their past location in The Garage to the site formerly occupied by Bertucci’s at 21 Brattle Street, and is set to re-open at the new location in May.
Harvard Square Store Owners, Homeless Population Follow Unspoken Agreement
Though many store owners and others affiliated with Harvard Square business positively characterize their relationship with the homeless, some cite concerns about the impact of the visible homeless population on the shopping experience.
Noch's Wall of Pictures
Photos adorn the walls of Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs, relating its rich history in Harvard Square.
Noch's Wall of Pictures
Photos adorn the walls of Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs, relating its rich history in Harvard Square.
Mark Zuckerberg and Jerry
A photo of Mark Zuckerberg posing with an employee hangs on the wall of Noch's.
Harvard Square Developer Sets off Opposition Over Historic Park
A new proposal from developer Raj Dhanda to build a three-story addition on the 57 JFK St. building next door has brought renewed attention—and controversy—to the small plot of land has played an outsized role in American history.
Harvard Square Businesses Devise Strategy To Appeal to Chinese Tourists
Though Harvard Square is already a popular tourist attraction, local businesses are working to bring in even more visitors, particularly targeting Chinese travelers.
Clover Welcomes Harvard Square’s First Bitcoin ATM
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian and vegan restaurant chain, installed the first Bitcoin ATM in Harvard Square Monday morning.
Businesses in Smith Center Unclear About Future
Four months after Harvard announced planned renovations to The Richard A. & Susan F. Smith Campus Center, and almost a week after faculty and student working groups released their recommendations, the future of retailers and restaurants inside the Smith Center is still unclear.
Winthrop Park
The Galeria building houses Staples, Yogurtland, and Shake Shack. Developers explained their poteltial plans to expand the buidling, adding three stories of residential living units on top of the existing levels, on Thursday March 7.
Former Insomnia Workers Reach Settlement, Declare Victory
The workers will be compensated with payback totaling over $4,000 and will have their terminations rescinded from their records.
Instanomz: Feeding Late Night Fast Food to Freshmen
For freshmen living in Grays, Weld, and Matthews, late night dining just became way more convenient. This is all thanks to InstaNomz, a new on campus start-up that originated as CS50 final project. InstaNomz launched last Sunday, delivering food--for a fee ranging between $1 and $10--to freshmen in Elm Yard from three beloved late night spots: Felipe’s, Pinocchio’s, and Shake Shack.
Insomnia Lawsuit Resolved
Insomnia Cookies employees reached a settlement with their employer after workers demanded higher wages, healthcare, and union recognition.