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Protest at Smith Center
Harvard Square

Protesters Rally in the Square Against Grad Student Arrests at Columbia, Tufts

Roughly thirty non-Harvard affiliates protested in front of the Smith Campus Center on Thursday afternoon against the arrests of Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil and Tufts graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk by federal immigration enforcement.

Cambridge City Hall Building
Harvard Square

As Commercial Development Grows in Cambridge, City Looks to Increase Linkage Fee on Commercial Projects

The Cambridge City Council kickstarted a process to potentially raise linkage fees on commercial development on Monday, voting unanimously to plan a study that will recommend how much to raise the Nexus Zoning Fee.

Harvard Square T Stop
Harvard Square

After Delays, Harvard Square Finally Says Goodbye to The Pit

As part of ongoing renovations to the Harvard Square Plaza, yellow safety vests and work boots replaced black leather jackets and Doc Marten boots from the 80s during the demolition of The Pit this past Tuesday.

Harvard Square
Harvard Square

Four Individuals Honored with HSBA Foundation Awards at 115th Annual Meeting

The Crimson spoke with four individuals — Elana Klein, a social worker at the Cambridge Police Department; Carol Lewis, of the First Parish in Cambridge; Mary Stack of the Cambridge Forum, a local civic organization; and Anthony Tuccinardi of the Cambridge Inspectional Services Department — were awarded 2025 HSBA Foundation Awards for various contributions in service and leadership.

Longfellow House
Politics

Historic Longfellow House Hit By Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts

The Trump administration’s funding cuts are hitting close to home for Cambridge residents, as the historic Longfellow House had its credit card limit dramatically reduced by the U.S. General Services Administration last week.

Corepower Closing Down
Student Life

CorePower Yoga Set to Close Harvard Square Studio

CorePower, one of the four yoga studios in Harvard Square, confirmed on its website that the Harvard Square studio is set to close its doors this spring after nearly a decade of operation.

Pair Talks at Chili Cook Off
Food and Drink

Harvard Square Stirs the Pot With 15th Annual Chili Cook-Off

El Jefe’s Taqueria won the Harvard Square Business Association’s 15th annual “Some Like It Hot” Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, in which customers in Brattle Square to taste-test competing free chili samples from local restaurants.

Tatte Bakery and Cafe
Harvard Square

After Boston-Area Tatte Workers Forced To Resign Over Paperwork Gaps, Experts See Larger Problem

Tatte Bakery & Cafe has forced roughly 60 Boston-area workers to resign after discrepancies in their paperwork cast doubt on their legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Lovestruck Books
Features

Businesses in Harvard Square: What’s New, What’s Gone

Since the end of 2024, Harvard Square’s business scene has undergone some major changes — from new businesses opening to long-standing establishments closing their doors. Here’s what’s new and what’s gone in the Square.

Whitney's Bar in Harvard Square
Harvard Square

Whitneys, Longtime Harvard Square Bar, To Close After Months of Missed Rent

Whitneys will close at the end of this year after being served an eviction notice for failing to pay $44,800 of rent following an extended dispute with the bar's landlord.

DX Club Opening
Student Life

Dx @Dunster Sees Underwhelming Turnout at Inaugural Campus Bar Event

Viral Motions, an event promotions company, launched a new weekly “Campus Bar” event at Dx @Dunster on Thursday night, aiming to create a new go-to spot for undergraduates on Harvard’s campus.

Felipe's Storefront
Student Life

The Sad Truth of Happy Hour in Massachusetts

A stalled push to repeal a ban on happy hour in Massachusetts has reignited a debate over the state’s drinking laws and nightlife.

Red House Restaurant
Food and Drink

Harvard Square’s Red House Restaurant Closes for Renovations

The Red House, a seafood restaurant in Harvard Square, has temporarily closed for “a few months” ahead of planned renovations, according to Harvard Square Business Association executive director Denise A. Jillson.

Harvard Kiosk
Harvard Square

Harvard Square Kiosk to Return as Visitor Center, Cultural Space

The City of Cambridge announced Thursday that the kiosk, an iconic Cambridge landmark which has languished under years of slow-moving renovations, will serve as a dual “community gathering space and information center” when it reopens in early 2025.

Head of the Charles Spectators and Competitors
College

59th Head of the Charles Regatta Brings Thousands to Cambridge

The 59th annual Head of the Charles Regatta drew thousands of rowers, coaches, and spectators from around the world to the banks of the Charles River from Friday to Sunday.

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