Crimson staff writer
Alison W. Steinbach
Alison W. Steinbach is an Associate News Editor for the 145th guard. She can be reached at alison.steinbach@thecrimson.com.
Latest Content
Just Crust Pizzeria Set to Close
Citing rising rents, Harvard Square pizzeria The Just Crust will officially close after being shuttered for “renovations” since July.
New Target to Open Near Quad in Porter Square
“It’s incredibly unfortunate that I will be graduating this year, because that means that I won’t be able to reap the benefits of this new Target as much,” Tess Saperstein ’18 said.
Whole Heart Provisions, Blackbird Doughnuts Look to Open in Smith Center
If approved by the City of Cambridge, the two eateries will join six other tenants in the student center’s ground floor public spaces.
Curious George Store to Remain in Harvard Square
"We are not closed,” said store owner Adam S. Hirsch. “We are not going anywhere anytime soon.”
Square Property Values Nearly Doubled in Last Five Years
The rise in appraised property values provides a window into the economic forces reshaping Harvard Square.
Middlesex County Sheriff Seizes Market in the Square
Police from the Middlesex Sheriff’s Department presented a court order to seize the property this morning.
Commission Pushing Gender-Neutral Bathrooms in Square Businesses
The Cambridge Human Rights Commission is training square businesses to understand gender discrimination laws—particularly when it comes to gender-neutral restrooms.
Faust Supports Boston’s Bid for Amazon Second Headquarters
In her letter, Faust wrote that universities like Harvard play a critical role in making the Boston area “a competitive place for Amazon’s next venture."
Bon Me and Pavement Coffee Look to Smith Campus Center
Bon Me and Pavement Coffeehouse could open in the renovated Smith Campus Center as soon as September 2018.
Chicken and Rice Guys Truck May Return to Plaza in Spring
After an E. coli outbreak linked to Chicken and Rice Guys temporarily shuttered its shops and food trucks this spring, the restaurant has been working to get back on its feet.
Historical Commission Recommends Preserving Harvard Square Kiosk
Landmarking the kiosk building could help maintain its architecture in the $4.6 million revamp of the plaza headed its way.
&pizza Set to Move Forward in Harvard Square
The Washington, D.C.-based restaurant chain &pizza has finally gained approval to bring its make-your-own pizza pies to Harvard Square.
Kaju Tofu House Closes Shop at Crimson Galeria
Kaju Tofu House, a Harvard Square favorite serving spicy Korean fare and plentiful side dishes, closed its doors to student dismay Wednesday evening.
Local Businesses Look to Court to Block Potential Marijuana Dispensary
The lawsuit argues that because marijuana is still illegal under federal law, the proposed Winthrop St. dispensary should not be allowed to open.
Facing High Rents, Quad-Area Wine Shop to Move Next Door
University Wine Shop, a favorite stop for Quad party hosts, will be moving one door down in November after facing high rent in their current location.
