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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The workers will be compensated with payback totaling over $4,000 and will have their terminations rescinded from their records.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.
Hong Kong Billionaire Buys Up Harvard Square Real Estate
Billionaire Hong Kong investor and Harvard School of Public Health alumnus, Gerald L. Chan, has made news in recent months with his purchases of Harvard Square real estate totalling over $100 million.
UpStairs on the Square
UpStairs on the Square, a New American and Italian restaurant, has recently announced its closure this year.
Hong Kong Restaurant Celebrates 60th Anniversary
This week, as the Hong Kong Restaurant prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, founder Buory Lee and her family reflected on the growth of the business and its landmark status in Harvard Square.
Breaking the ground
Governor Deval L. Patrick ‘78, center right, breaks the ground along with members of the redevelopment project at 114 Mt. Auburn St. last Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2014. The area is going to be developed into an office building leased primarily by the university.
Irish Tavern To Replace First Printer
Kennedy’s, which is owned by the same company as Tommy Doyle’s, will reintroduce Irish cuisine to the Square
$65 Million Redevelopment Project To Break Ground on Mt. Auburn St.
Following setbacks due to the recession, a $65 million development project is slated to begin at 114 Mt. Auburn St. The project includes the construction office building and renovation of the historic Conductor's Building.
First Printer Out of Business
First Printer, a new American cuisine restaurant on Dunster Street, will be going out of business. The culinary restaurant was established on the location where the first printer in America, Stephen Daye, lived.
