Harvard Square
Brattle Square Florist to Close After 104 Years
After more than a century in Harvard Square, Brattle Square Florist will close its iconic storefront at the end of the month.
‘Back to Our Roots’: Plant-Based Cafe Mother Juice to Open in Smith Center in March
Mother Juice, a plant-based cafe with Boston roots, is set to open a fourth location in the Smith Campus Center in March 2022.
Comedy Club to Move Into Vacant Curious George Store Space in 2022
The Comedy Studio will relocate from Somerville to Harvard Square in 2022, taking over the space on JFK Street that was formerly occupied by the Curious George Store.
Comedy Studio
The Comedy Studio, a 25-year old comedy club, is set to return to Harvard Square in September 2022, five years after moving to Somerville. It will occupy The Abbot, a building at the intersection of Brattle Street and John F. Kennedy Street.
Matcha Devastation as Students Venti About HSQ Starbucks’ Unexpected Closing
Ten years after debuting in Harvard Square, the Starbucks located at 1380 Massachusetts Avenue closed on Sunday, with the Harvard Shop set to take its place in 2022.
Starbucks Closing
A longtime staple of Harvard Square, Starbucks closed Sunday. The Harvard Shop, which is affiliated with Harvard Student Agencies, will move into the space in 2022.
CVS Booster Shots
Booster shots are now available at CVS for those who are eligible under Massachusetts state guidelines.
City Council Debates Contentious Measure to Limit Campaign Donations by Developers
The Cambridge City Council debated the latest proposed changes to campaign finance in city politics on Monday night.
Dominican Restaurant Las Palmas Opens in Harvard Square
Family-owned Dominican restaurant Las Palmas Restaurant & Catering celebrated the opening of its third location two weeks ago, joining Blackbird Doughnuts and Sally’s Sandwiches in the Smith Campus Center’s remodeled arcade.
Weather Mass Ave at Night
People walk on Massachusetts Avenue by the Smith Campus Center at night.
‘Cambridge is for Sale’: Dana Bullister Campaigns on Tackling Inequity in Politics
City Council candidate Dana Bullister never thought about public office until a friend and former Cambridge City Councilor urged her to consider the council.
Longtime Cantabrigian Paul Toner Hopes to Build Consensus on Council
Paul F. Toner grew up hearing stories about how Cantabridgians rallied to take care of his family after his great-grandfather died, and saw it up close after his father passed away when he was 15.
Tonia Hicks Seeks To Be A 'New Voice' for Cambridge
North Carolina native Tonia Hicks is making her first bid for the Cambridge City Council as a progressive candidate campaigning under the slogan “We the Everyday People for Tonia Hicks.”
Theo Skeadas ’12 Champions Local Business, Climate in Political Debut
Growing up, Theodora M. “Theo” Skeadas ’12 never thought she would run for public office.
Cambridge Uncommon Pop-Up Shop
Cambridge Uncommon opened up a pop-up shop on the second floor of the Cambridge Savings Bank building in Harvard Square on Oct. 21. The store will be open until Nov. 4.
Cambridge Uncommon Pop-Up Store Debuts in Harvard Square
Cambridge Uncommon, a local e-commerce start-up, opened its first ever pop-up shop on the second floor of the Cambridge Savings Bank building on Oct. 21.
Cambridge Hosts First Head of the Charles Regatta in Two Years
Harvard affiliates, tourists, and volunteers convened at the Charles River this past weekend to attend the Head of the Charles Regatta, one of the world’s largest rowing events.
Blackbird Doughnuts Returns to the Smith Campus Center with Sally’s Sandwiches In Tow
More than a year after Covid-19 forced Blackbird Doughnuts to close, the artisanal donut shop has returned to the Smith Campus Center with a savory surprise in tow: Sally’s Sandwiches.
Students Ride Blue Bikes
Students are using BlueBikes to travel across campus in increasing numbers, taking advantage of Cambridge's designated bike lanes.
Sally's Sandwiches
Sally's Sandwiches opened earlier this month in the Smith Campus Center in a combined storefront with Blackbird Donuts. Both stores are operated by the Gallows Group, a local restaurant group.
Better Latte than Never: Blue Bottle to Reopen in Harvard Square
Blue Bottle Coffee is set to return to Harvard Square in late October, months after the chain announced the permanent closure of its Square location.
Female Entrepreneurs in Harvard Square Reflect on Challenges, Opportunities
Every October, National Women’s Small Business Month honors the numerous contributions of female entrepreneurs to local economies. In recognition, The Crimson spoke with some of the women who run popular establishments in Harvard Square.
Women in Business
Shoshanah Garber is the owner of Black Sheep Bagels, a popular breakfast spot in Harvard Square.
Blue Bottle Reopening
Students are anxiously awaiting the reopening of Blue Bottle Coffee Company next month.