Crimson staff writer
Franklin R. Civantos
Staff writer Frank R. Civantos can be reached at frank.civantos@thecrimson.com.
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Construction Is Underway, But Still No Opening Date for &pizza and Milk Bar
According to Harvard Square Business Association director Denise Jillson, the pizza chain and dessert dive hope to open sometime this fall.
Square’s Andover Shop Up for Sale
The Andover Shop has been a Harvard Square staple since 1953 and a go-to formal wear shop for generations of Harvard students and Cantabrigians.
Customers Flock to Pokeworks for Grand Opening
A line of customers stretched out the door of Pokeworks on Saturday for the Irvine, Calif.-based chain’s “grand opening” in Harvard Square.
Wholesome Fresh Opens in the Square, Replacing Seized Market
Wholesome Fresh, a casual restaurant-convenience store hybrid that started in Rhode Island, opened its doors to Harvard Square Thursday morning in the property formerly occupied by Market in the Square.
Amid Snowstorm, Pokéworks Opens in Harvard Square
Pokéworks, a poke fast-food chain, opened its doors in Harvard Square last week on a stormy day when many stores closed in preparation for a nor’easter.
Healthy Pharms Sales Suspended, Store Closed After Pesticides Found in Marijuana
Healthy Pharms has closed both its Harvard Square and Georgetown locations until further notice, according to a statement posted on its website.
Mt. Auburn Hair Cuttery to Close
Hair Cuttery’s Harvard Square storefront will be snipped from its Mt. Auburn location on March 17 following an unexpected rent increase.
Vacancies in Square Stir Debate About Future Developments
National chain &pizza has sought to secure the necessary approvals to open in one of several currently empty properties in the Square.
Blue Bottle Coffee Opens With Crowds, Free Caffeine
Students who stopped by said they were impressed by the store’s open decor and tasty coffee.
Planning Board Asks Developer to Modify Plans for Harvard Sq. Mall
The Cambridge Planning Board asked Regency Centers Corporation to re-submit its proposal for a Harvard Sq. mall.
Committee Delays Recommendation on Harvard Square Restrictions
In a meeting that ultimately ended without an official recommendation, Cambridge City officials and residents debated the merits of a controversial zoning petition.
Cardullo’s Plans Boston Expansion
Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe, a Harvard Square icon since 1950, is planning to open a second location of its specialty food store in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens Joint in Harvard Square
Healthy Pharms Inc., a registered nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary, opened for business within The Red House restaurant at 98 Winthrop St. Saturday.
Properties Housing Felipe's, Crema, and Cardullo's Sold for More than $100 Million
After three months on the market, Harvard Square properties housing businesses including Felipe’s Taqueria have been sold to Asana Partners for $108 million.
Harvard-Yale Venue Change Concerns Some Students
While some students say they’re excited by the move to Fenway Park, others expressed concern about transportation, tailgating venues, and potentially lower student attendance.
