The Square
Harvard Book Store Moves Sales, Events Online
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Harvard Book Store — an independent bookseller and Cambridge landmark founded in 1932 — has moved all book talks, events, and sales to virtual platforms.
New Owner Takes Over at Former Louie’s Superette Site
Ravi Patel has taken over the popular convenience store Louie’s Superette after purchasing it from longtime proprietor Cheng-San Chen.
Speed Limit Update
The city of Cambridge is lowering speed limits for most of its streets to 20 miles per hour in an effort to increase safety.
Harvard Square Papyrus Folds Following Stationary Sales
Papyrus, a stationery store on John F. Kennedy Street in Harvard Square, will permanently shutter its doors.
Asian Sandwich Shop Fóumami to Replace Flat Patties
The new Square location is an expansion of the original Fóumami, which opened in 2010 and occupies a space at 225 Franklin Street in Boston’s Financial District.
Tom’s BaoBao Bows Out of Harvard Square
Tom’s BaoBao — the fast-casual restaurant serving baozi, or Chinese steamed buns, on Winthrop Street — has closed its doors after more than three years of business on Harvard Square.
One Killed, One Injured in Harvard Square Car Crash
A car crashed near one of Harvard’s freshman dorms early Thursday morning, leaving the driver dead and the one passenger in critical condition, according to the Cambridge Police Department.
Two-Alarm Fire Sweeps Through Border Cafe and Global Health Institute Building
The Cambridge Police Department diverted traffic in the nearby blocks of the surrounding area. CPD warned in a tweet at approximately 2:07 p.m. that residents should expect traffic impacts in Harvard Square during the response to the fire.
New Owner to Take a Shot at Running Louie’s Superette
Louie’s Superette, a beloved convenience store that sells beer and wine to Harvard students, is set to change hands after a 32-year stint in Cambridge.
OTTO Pizza Reopens Harvard Square Location After Minor Fire
OTTO Pizza reopened in Harvard Square this past Friday after a hood-vent fire over the summer forced the restaurant to close temporarily.
Veggie Grill Sprouts in Harvard Square
Launched in 2006, Veggie Grill currently has 34 restaurants operating along the West Coast and is seeking to expand onto the East Coast, starting with the opening of its JFK Street location.
Robot Chefs To 'Spyce' Things Up in Harvard Square
Spyce, a Boston-based restaurant chain offering meals engineered by robot chefs, will open in Harvard Square in early 2020.
Out of Town News to Leave Town
Out of Town News has sold newspapers from around the globe to Cambridge residents, students, and celebrities. Famous patrons included poet Robert Frost, celebrity chef Julia Child, and Microsoft founders Paul Allen and Bill Gates.
Flat Patties
Flat Patties, a local burger restaurant in Harvard Square, is scheduled to close by the end of 2019.
A Dark Blot in Harvard Square: Black Ink to Close
Black Ink’s impending departure —a result of rising rent prices — has set off a wave of criticism against the North Carolina-based development company Asana Partners, which owns the property.
Black Ink
Harvard Square visitors stop to read the sign in front of Black Ink, which is shutting down amidst rising rent.
Stoked Pizza Grabs a Slice of Harvard Square Real Estate
Stoked Wood Fired Pizza Company will turn up the heat in the Harvard Square food scene in early 2020. The new Cambridge location will be Stoked’s second restaurant; it originally launched as a food truck in 2014 before opening a permanent location in Brookline two years later.
Cambridge Police Respond to Fatal Overdose Outside Blue Bottle Coffee
Officers from the Cambridge Police Department responded to reports of a fatal overdose on the front steps of Blue Bottle Coffee in Harvard Square at approximately 7 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Billionaire Gerald Chan Presents New Harvard Square Theater Design
About 40 Cambridge residents gathered for a public presentation of a Harvard billionaire’s plan to rebuild the Harvard Square Theater at the planned construction site Thursday evening.
Last Call for John Harvard’s Brewery: Beloved Square Restaurant to Close
As students head out of Harvard Square for the summer, another familiar place will be packing up too. John Harvard’s Brewery & Ale House will leave its flagship location May 30th.
Boston Calling Music Festival Brings Business, Confuses Residents
As concert-goers swarmed Allston over the weekend for the annual Boston Calling music festival, local businesses and residents were divided on their feelings about the shows happening in their own backyard.
Curious George Store to Swing Over to New Home in Central Square
The “World’s Only Curious George Store,” a Harvard Square centerpiece, will close its doors on June 30 and relocate to Central Square following a change in ownership.
Goodbye Curious George
The Curious George Store in Harvard Square will soon relocate to a new location in Central Square.
College Students Launch Debit Card Promising Harvard Square Discounts
Three College students recently launched a debit card capable of making rapid microtransactions and offering discounts to several popular Harvard Square stores in an effort to woo undergraduates.
Cambridge Planning Board Postpones Vote on Crimson Galeria Construction Proposal
The Cambridge Planning Board convened Tuesday evening to discuss plans for construction at the Crimson Galeria in Harvard Square, which were ultimately postponed.