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PopUp Bagels To Pop Up in Harvard Square, Replacing Pokeworks
This fall, East Coast bagel chain PopUp Bagels will fill the hole left by Pokeworks in Harvard Square. PopUp Bagels is set to open at 1440 Massachusetts Ave. after Pokeworks closes its doors later this year, according to Gazit Horizons, a building management firm.
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.
Harvard Square is Berry Enthusiastic About New Açaí Bowl Shop
Harvard Square got a taste of freshness and flavor on Wednesday with the grand opening of SoBol — a shop primarily selling açaí bowls, smoothies, and other fruit-based foods.
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.
Local Black-Owned Soapmaking Business Wins State-Wide Sustainability Award
The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts recently recognized a Cambridge Black-owned business as one of the most environmentally conscious small businesses in the state.
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.
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.
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.
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 @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.
Faro Cafe Faces Disciplinary Action From City for Exceeding Capacity
Faro Cafe is facing disciplinary action from the Cambridge Licensing Committee for allegedly operating over their licensed capacity and providing entertainment without a license.
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.
‘A Loss for the Community’: Cambridge’s Dudley Cafe Shuts its Doors
Dudley Cafe’s Cambridge location has closed permanently, according to a sign on the building’s now-shuttered window.
Boston, Cambridge Launch Partnership to Promote Diversity in City Vendors
Boston and Cambridge launched a partnership to increase opportunities for business owners from traditionally disadvantaged groups to win contracts for city projects.
‘Up at Night’: Tipped Workers Fearful About Mass. Ballot Question to Hike Minimum Wage
Tipped workers in Massachusetts might see their minimum wage increase by more than $8 an hour if voters approve Ballot Question 5 during the Nov. 5 elections. They’re not thrilled.
