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Today’s Scoop: Ben and Jerry’s Reopens in Harvard Square
Ben and Jerry's reopened its Harvard Square location in December 2021 following a nearly two-year-long hiatus. The new storefront, which opened on Dec. 21, is now located across the street at 35 JFK St, formerly David’s Tea.
Christine Elow Becomes First Woman to Lead Cambridge Police Department
Christine A. Elow was sworn in as commissioner of the Cambridge Police Department earlier this week, making her the first woman ever to lead the force.
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.
Smith Center Mother Juice
Passerby walk by the front entrance of the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center. Mother Juice is set to open inside in March.
Memorial Drive Weather
Pedestrians walk along Memorial Drive next to the Charles River on Sunday. Memorial Drive closes to traffic on the weekends.
City of Cambridge Searches for Rat Liaison to Combat Rodent Scourge
The Cambridge City Council is seeking a rodent control liaison to spearhead a response to the rising rodent population in the city.
Rats in Cambridge
Cambridge Vice Mayor Alanna M. Mallon said the city will be rolling out special trash cans to help combat the rising rodent population in the city.
City of Cambridge Names Derrick Neal as Chief Public Health Officer
As chief public health officer, Neal, a Texas health administrator with more than 30 years of experience in public health, will oversee the Cambridge City Public Health Department.
Derrick Neal
Derrick Neal was appointed chief public health officer for Cambridge. He will begin his new role next week.
Decimated by Corporate Cutdowns, Cambridge Chronicle Loses Veteran Editor
Following the departure last month of the Cambridge Chronicle’s editor and only full-time journalist, Amy Saltzman, former employees and residents have expressed doubts about the future of the U.S.’s oldest surviving weekly newspaper.
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.
Cambridge Chronicle
Founded in 1846, the Cambridge Chronicle is the oldest surviving weekly newspaper in the United States.
