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City Life

First Student-Run Homeless Shelter for Young Adults to Open in Harvard Square

When Jamila Bradley first arrived in Boston from her native Florida, it was the city’s countless brick buildings she noticed first—or, more accurately, their permanence. […]

City Life

‘Scary Snowman’ Returns to Cambridge to ‘Terrorize’ Pedestrians for the Holidays

Jason Lichtenberger likes to spread Christmas fear. But he also just enjoys making people laugh. For the second year in a row, Lichtenberger returned to […]

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Restaurants

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Harvard Square’s Rialto

September 19 marks the 20th anniversary of the Harvard Square restaurant that turned chef-owner Jody Adams into a culinary superstar.

Arts & Entertainment

Cirque du Soleil Performers Are Coming to Harvard Square

* Update, Tuesday, 6/3/2014: Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 12-2 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhOknoH8xOU Cambridge is in for a special […]

Restaurants

Shake Shack Opens Its Doors In Harvard Square

A snowstorm won’t keep people from being able to grab a burger at Harvard Square’s newest restaurant. Shake Shack’s owners celebrated the official opening of […]

City Life

Casey Affleck Would Like to Reopen the Harvard Square Movie Theater

A phone call between the owner of the vacant Harvard Square Theatre and actor Casey Affleck could change the fate of the niche Cambridge arts […]

City Life

Watch How This Cambridge Shoe Company’s Exclusive Footwear Is Made

The Cambridge-based shoe company, Concepts, has been teaming up with some of the leading boot manufacturers around the country for years, bringing “sneaker heads” authentic […]

City Life

‘Faith in Humanity Restored’: Man Discreetly Pays Tab for Woman Who Was ‘Diagnosed’

A waitress in Cambridge was overwhelmed with emotion this week when one of her customers decided to pay the tab for someone sitting nearby, after […]

City Life

Harvard Square Likes Dem Apples, After All

Harvard Square nearly said goodbye to a Dunkin’ Donuts that played a minor role in the film “Good Will Hunting” and a leading role in […]

City Life

Harvard Square Dunkin’ Donuts No Longer Likes Dem Apples

The Harvard Square Dunkin’ Donuts famed for its cameo in the 1997 film “Good Will Hunting” is closing down, according to the Harvard Crimson. It’s the […]

Arts & Entertainment

Boston Now Has Its Very Own Set of Superheroes—Capes and All

When residents of Boston are in a bind, the superheroes of the city-centric comic book “In a Single Bound” are there to save the day. […]

Arts & Entertainment

Five Reasons to Leave the House This Weekend

Photo via cherrylet/Flickr Food Boston Local Food Festival The third annual Boston Local Food Festival is a free event that showcases meal samples and servings from […]

Style

Street Style: Flower Power

Meggie Sullivan isn’t afraid to mix prints. She’s a freelance writer/photographer who contributes to New Brahmin (among other publications), a hostess at Catalyst in Kendall […]

Style

Street Style: A Dapper Dude, Bike Included

Chic cyclist Theo Miller rocked great winter wear in Harvard Square: Goorin Bros. hat, Ted Baker scarf, Penguin coat, Polo pants, and Ferragamo loafers. His […]

Style

Street Style: One of the Masters

Winter street style in Boston can be difficult to shoot, because it’s basically a look book of coats and boots. Don’t get me wrong, I […]